Job News: Globe editorial: Vacant courts are a verdict of failure for the federal government

Job News: Globe editorial: Vacant courts are a verdict of failure for the federal government

Judicial vacancies on Canada’s top courts have plagued the justice system long before this week’s Federal Court ruling to reduce the number of unfilled jobs. It was a recurring problem for Stephen Harper. In 2007, there were more than 40 jobs waiting to be filled. It sparked a flurry of critical commentary. This space was … Read more

Job News: Morning Update: Ottawa failed constitutional duty to fill judicial vacancies, Federal Court rules

Job News: Morning Update: Ottawa failed constitutional duty to fill judicial vacancies, Federal Court rules

Good morning, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet have violated their constitutional duty to appoint judges, a Federal Court justice ruled yesterday, adding that the vacancies are at a “crisis” level. The ruling is the first to address a government’s obligations to appoint judges. Justice Henry Brown made it clear he expects Trudeau, Justice … Read more