ABOUT THE COUNCIL

The Chief Justice of Canada, the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, reminds us that Canadian courts belong to all Canadians. Justice matters. Read more about the right of Canadians to access courts across Canada and a justice system that is based on the integrity and independence of our judges.

The Canadian Judicial Council was established to help promote efficiency, uniformity, and accountability, and to improve the quality of judicial service in the superior courts of Canada. It has authority over all federally appointed judges in Canada, including the power to investigate complaints about judges’ conduct.

Use the menu on the left to:

• Find out about the Canadian Judicial Council’s role in our judicial system and how it helps improve the quality of service that federally appointed judges provide to Canadians.
• Get information about the purpose and function of the Council’s committees and how they promote an efficient and fair justice system.
• Learn about the issues the committees handle, such as providing information to the public about the role of courts and judges, making recommendations for judges dealing with self-represented litigants in the courtroom, and reviewing complaints about judges whose conduct falls short of our expectations.