Category: General News

Two of the foundational purposes of the CSCJA are to protect and enhance judicial independence and to promote public understanding of the role of judges in the justice system. Within [...]

The Governance Committee reported at the AGM on the significant work it has undertaken to enhance the Association's operational framework: The committee has largely completed the Board Policy Manual (member [...]

Concerns about judicial security are increasing due to a perceived decline in respect for the judiciary worldwide, particularly in North America. This has resulted in threats against judges and their [...]

Following an extensive review, the Board has revisited and updated the Association’s Strategic Priorities. This review, conducted every three to four years, ensures that resources are directed toward the most [...]

The health and well-being of judges emerged as the most significant concern from members, with many judges reporting feeling overwhelmed and under-resourced, leading to physical and mental stress. The Canadian [...]

Our Association is partnering with the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (CIAJ) to host a significant three-day bilingual conference, “Democracy, the Rule of Law and Independence,” from November [...]

Senator Pierre Moreau has introduced Bill S-291, An Act to Establish Judicial Independence Day, which is at second reading in the Senate. The bill has three main purposes: To support [...]

At the AGM, the Judicial Conduct Review Committee reported that there have been three decisions from conduct review panels in 2025 to date, already matching the total number for all [...]

The CSCJA’s memberships in the International Association of Judges (IAJ) and the Commonwealth Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association (CMJA) offer valuable opportunities to address global issues affecting judicial independence, the rule [...]

Earlier this year, the CSCJA joined social media and our community keeps growing! Through our Public Education and Access to Justice Committee, we are helping Canadians better understand how the [...]