Richard Wagner
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Canada’s top judge says politicians should read decisions before speakingThe chief justice of the Supreme Court is warning about the risks elected officials run by reacting to decisions from the court without first having read the rulings themselves.CanadaJun 3, 2024
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Ret. Supreme Court Justice heard ‘serenading’ complainants before altercationIn newly released body camera video, former Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown is heard "serenading" bar patrons before the Arizona hotel altercation that led to his retirement.CanadaJul 28, 2023
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Review of judicial complaints must be more transparent, chief justice urgesAt a news conference Tuesday, Richard Wagner says he is "not comfortable" with the current process because it is too opaque and insufficiently clear for the public.CanadaJun 13, 2023
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Canada’s judiciary system must decide what training judges need, chief justice saysRichard Wagner's comments came just two weeks after the Trudeau government introduced legislation that would require new judges to commit to training in sexual-assault law.CanadaFeb 19, 2020
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Supreme Court to hear cases in Winnipeg in historic firstThe Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear cases in Winnipeg this week -- the first time the country’s top court has ever sat outside of Ottawa.CanadaSep 23, 2019
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Supreme Court of Canada to sit outside Ottawa for first time; heading to WinnipegFor the first time ever, the Supreme Court of Canada will sit outside of Ottawa.CanadaMay 13, 2019
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New chief justice of Canada says method of dealing with judges’ misconduct outdatedThe new chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada says the system for dealing with complaints of serious misconduct by judges needs an overhaul.CanadaFeb 5, 2018
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Justin Trudeau appoints Richard Wagner as Supreme Court chief justiceThe current chief justice, Beverley McLachlin, is stepping down after 28 years on the court, including almost 18 years as chief.PoliticsDec 12, 2017
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