Judge Shortage

• Mother reacts after man’s child molestation charges dropped after excessive delays

  While the trial wrapped up in a Nova Scotia provincial court in October 2021, a verdict was never handed down because the original trial judge went on a leave of absence.

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  Jun 14, 2023
  
• Future of high-profile N.S. sexual assault case uncertain due to lack of judges

  Carrie Low, the victim in a high-profile sexual assault case, said the uncertainty about the upcoming trial has left her 'exhausted and frustrated.'

  Crime

  Jan 26, 2023
  
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• Hundreds of cases postponed over shortage of judges in Quebec’s Nunavik region

  Some cases will have to wait over a year for a new court date, which could push them past the limit set in the Supreme Court's Jordan ruling and result in charges being dropped.

  Crime

  Jul 19, 2022
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• B.C. appoints trio of new judges to provincial bench

  The judges will serve in the Fraser, Northern and Interior regions.

  Crime

  Mar 20, 2018
• Three new judges appointed to B.C. Supreme Court

  The six new judge appointments this year satisfy the federal government's push to diversify the bench.

  Canada

  Feb 22, 2018
• B.C. Supreme Court chief justice frustrated with court vacancies

  B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson says he's given up on softer approaches to address court vacancies.

  Feb 8, 2018
• Shortage of B.C. judges a short-term problem: Former AG

  Last Monday, BC Supreme Court's family and civil chambers was cancelled for the first time in 35 years because no judges were available.

  Sep 25, 2017
• 4 Quebec Superior Court justices appointed by federal justice minister

  The appointments partially fulfil Quebec's request for 14 new judges.

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  May 4, 2017
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• Alberta hopes to add 10 new judges and fill current vacancies on the bench

  The Alberta government announced plans to add 10 additional justice positions as well as fill current vacancies on the bench. The move comes amid claims the court system is in crisis.

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  Oct 20, 2016
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• Plan to address long court delays, judge shortage in Alberta revealed this week

  Alberta's justice minister promises a plan is in the works to address what some are calling a worsening crisis in the court system.

  Crime

  Oct 18, 2016