Jury Duty

• ‘Long overdue’: Ontario juror pay increasing to $120 per day from Day 1 of service

  The attorney general said that the jury fee structure in the province hadn’t changed since 1989, an area of the justice system he called “neglected.” 

  Canada

  Sep 30
  
• Jurors in Canada can now discuss cases, seek mental health support while serving

  Under the new Canadian law that took effect Monday, jurors can disclose information about jury proceedings to health-care professionals.

  Health

  Jan 17, 2023
  
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• Ontario proposes to move jury duty questionnaires online

  That's one part of a large red tape reduction bill the government introduced this week, which also includes increasing the amount of time retired judges can serve.

  Canada

  Nov 24, 2022
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• Canadian senator hopes for bill’s fast passage to give jurors mental health support

  The 'jury secrecy' law prevents jurors from discussing any part of deliberations with anyone, making it difficult for them to access mental health support.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2021
• Jury duty should be essential service during COVID-19, advocate says

  Canada's chief justice says reopening courtrooms 'depends on public confidence and trust.' This includes jury trials, which were suspended due to COVID-19.

  Canada

  Jun 8, 2020
• Coronavirus: Nova Scotia, New Brunswick suspend jury trials

  The Nova Scotia Supreme Court says the decision is effective immediately and applies to all jury trials that have not yet commenced in court.

  Canada

  Mar 13, 2020
• First Nations chiefs, councillors not eligible for jury duty in Sask.

  The Saskatchewan government said the move ensures consistency, because elected municipal officials are currently excluded from jury selection.

  Canada

  Dec 2, 2019
• Jurors with PTSD advocate for greater mental health support during, after trials

  A private member's bill, Bill C-417, would have amended the Criminal Code to allow jurors to speak about trial deliberations with a mental health professional.

  Features

  Jun 23, 2019
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• House to debate bill that would allow ex-jurors to discuss trials with mental-health workers

  Private member's bill C-417, introduced by Conservative MP Michael Cooper, is now slated to return to the Commons for third-reading debate.

  Canada

  Feb 26, 2019
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• Four things Canadians should know if they’re summoned for jury duty

  For one, it's a criminal offence — with a couple of exceptions — for jurors to ever disclose what was said during deliberations.

  Canada

  Dec 30, 2018