Alberta Judge Shortage

• 4 judges appointed to fill vacancies at Court of Queen’s Bench in Alberta

  The federal government announced the appointment of four judges who are filling current vacancies at the Court of Queen’s Bench.

  Crime

  Mar 24, 2017
  
• Only one-third of recently appointed Alberta justices have a criminal law background

  Access to justice in Alberta is under the microscope, with questions of how quickly and fairly it's being served.

  Crime

  Sep 30, 2016
  
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• Justice delayed: 3 Alberta sex assault cases rescheduled for 2017 due to judge shortage

  Alberta's politicians, lawyers and justices have been calling on the federal government to remedy a years-long judge shortage that's only worsened.

  Politics

  May 19, 2016
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• Court doc says shortage leaves Alberta judges ‘without requisite time’ for cases

  A court document related to a recent appeal in an Alberta divorce case has highlighted the consequences of a shortage of judges in the province, an issue the solicitor general said she's raised with her federal counterpart.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2016