Judicial Wellness:
The demanding nature of the work, coupled with concerns about inadequate resources, is taking a toll on judges' well-being. In response, the CSCJA has formed a new sub-committee specifically focused [...]
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12, 2024
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12, 2024
Technology Committee Rebrands Annual Program as “Judging in the Digital Age”:
Reflecting the growing importance of technology in the courts, the Technology Committee and the National Judicial Institute have rebranded the annual court technology education program as "Judging in the Digital [...]
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12, 2024
Membership Services & Wellness Committee Improves Insurance Benefits:
Membership Services & Wellness Committee has been actively working to enhance insurance benefits for members. Through collaboration with The Prosure Group and CSCJA staff, the committee has identified and implemented [...]
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12, 2024
Governance Committee Undertakes Comprehensive Bylaw Review
The Governance Committee is engaged in a comprehensive review of the CSCJA's Bylaws to ensure they comply with the Canada Not-for-profit Corporations Act and align with current practices. This review, [...]
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12, 2024
Public Education & Access to Justice Committee Launches Social Media Strategy
Recognizing the importance of public outreach and education, the Public Education & Access to Justice Committee is proposing a new social media initiative. This initiative aims to proactively share existing [...]
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12, 2024
Supporting Retired Members
The Retired Judges sub-committee is actively seeking ways to better support retired judges and facilitate their ongoing engagement with the CSCJA. Initiatives include addressing the impending transition to Judicloud resulting [...]
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12, 2024
Canadian Judges Actively Participate in Successful CMJA Conference in Rwanda
The 2024 Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association (CMJA) annual conference, held in Kigali, Rwanda, proved to be a resounding success, attracting 312 delegates and 41 accompanying guests from 45 jurisdictions. [...]
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12, 2024
Canada to Host the ANAO Regional Group of the International Association of Judges
On May 15 and 16, 2025, the Asian, North American & Oceanian regional group will meet in Toronto. The IAJ continues to make a significant impact on respect for the [...]
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12, 2024
Insurance and Health Care Feedback
All federally appointed judges in Canada receive health care benefits through the Public Service Health Care Plan (PSHCP). The CSCJA does not provide the health care benefits through the PSHCP. [...]
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12, 2024
Salary Adjustment the Sole Focus in Upcoming Quadrennial Commission:
The upcoming Quadrennial Commission hearings will be a crucial opportunity for the CSCJA to advocate for improved compensation for federally appointed judges. The Compensation Committee of the CSCJA has been [...]