Justice committee  As per the values, the ethical principles were reviewed very recently to adapt to the evolution of times and the landscape of the law. All those values are included in our ethical principles. Bill C-9 is more about remedies and tools when there is a case that deserves the attenti

Justice committee  Thank you. I'm glad you asked that question, because currently our procedures provide that a complainant will be advised when the disposition of the complaint is done. We have to remember here that this is a very unique process. I think there is confusion about how that process

Justice committee  I'd also add that the proposal would add another layer, and this is what Bill C-9 is trying to cut—all the delays that are, basically, relitigating and rebringing forward those comments from the judge or those procedures from the judge. Again, I respect the proposal, but it woul

Justice committee  With the case of Girouard, now it's done. He has resigned. He lost the application for appeal to the Supreme Court, but it was indeed a case that dragged on. There were multiple judicial reviews. This created costs and delays. This is what Bill C-9 aims to correct, that no more j

Justice committee  Thank you, Commissioner, and thank you again, honourable members of Parliament, for your invitation to speak on Bill C-9. This is something the Canadian Judicial Council has indeed been looking forward to. You will know that the Chief Justice of Canada, as chair of the council,