Richard Wagner

• Ret. Supreme Court Justice heard ‘serenading’ complainants before altercation

  In 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.

  Canada

  Jul 28, 2023
  
• Review of judicial complaints must be more transparent, chief justice urges

  At 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.

  Canada

  Jun 13, 2023
  
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• Canada’s judiciary system must decide what training judges need, chief justice says

  Richard 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.

  Canada

  Feb 19, 2020
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• Supreme Court to hear cases in Winnipeg in historic first

  The 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.

  Canada

  Sep 23, 2019
• Supreme Court of Canada to sit outside Ottawa for first time; heading to Winnipeg

  For the first time ever, the Supreme Court of Canada will sit outside of Ottawa.

  Canada

  May 13, 2019
• New chief justice of Canada says method of dealing with judges’ misconduct outdated

  The new chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada says the system for dealing with complaints of serious misconduct by judges needs an overhaul.

  Canada

  Feb 5, 2018
• Justin Trudeau appoints Richard Wagner as Supreme Court chief justice

  The current chief justice, Beverley McLachlin, is stepping down after 28 years on the court, including almost 18 years as chief.

  Politics

  Dec 12, 2017