Judge Shortage
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Mother reacts after man’s child molestation charges dropped after excessive delaysWhile 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.CrimeJun 14, 2023
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Future of high-profile N.S. sexual assault case uncertain due to lack of judgesCarrie Low, the victim in a high-profile sexual assault case, said the uncertainty about the upcoming trial has left her 'exhausted and frustrated.'CrimeJan 26, 2023
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Hundreds of cases postponed over shortage of judges in Quebec’s Nunavik regionSome 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.CrimeJul 19, 2022
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B.C. appoints trio of new judges to provincial benchThe judges will serve in the Fraser, Northern and Interior regions.CrimeMar 20, 2018
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Three new judges appointed to B.C. Supreme CourtThe six new judge appointments this year satisfy the federal government's push to diversify the bench.CanadaFeb 22, 2018
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B.C. Supreme Court chief justice frustrated with court vacanciesB.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson says he's given up on softer approaches to address court vacancies.Feb 8, 2018
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Shortage of B.C. judges a short-term problem: Former AGLast 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
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4 Quebec Superior Court justices appointed by federal justice ministerThe appointments partially fulfil Quebec's request for 14 new judges.CanadaMay 4, 2017
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Alberta hopes to add 10 new judges and fill current vacancies on the benchThe 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.CrimeOct 20, 2016
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Plan to address long court delays, judge shortage in Alberta revealed this weekAlberta's justice minister promises a plan is in the works to address what some are calling a worsening crisis in the court system.CrimeOct 18, 2016
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