Those are just some of the nearly 1,400 complaints filed against federally appointed judges last year. Advertisement AdvertisementAdvertisement AdvertisementIn 2025, the CJC received 1,399 complaints against federally appointed judges, a 42 per cent increase from the previous year (985). The CJC has the power to review complaints involving a judge’s conduct, such as allegations of judicial misconduct, bias or discrimination. “The increase in complaints therefore does not necessarily reflect an increase in problematic behaviour amongst federally appointed judges,” Ferraro said. Goodman originally requested that a public hearing panel review the complaint before abandoning his request in late February.

Source: National Post April 02, 2026 08:35 UTC