A scathing Federal Court decision says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the federal justice minister have “failed” Canadians seeking timely justice by letting the number of judicial vacancies reach a state of crisis.
The case, brought forward by a human rights law firm, sends a clear message to the federal government about the urgent need to reduce the number of vacancies.
“With the greatest respect, the Court finds the Prime Minister and Minister of Justice are simply treading water,” Federal Court Justice Henry Brown wrote in his Tuesday decision.
“And with the greatest respect, they have also failed all those who rely on them
