Canadian federal government appeals court order to expedite judicial appointments due to "untenable" vacancies.
The Canadian federal government is appealing a court decision that instructed it to expedite judicial appointments to address an "untenable" number of vacancies. The Federal Court's previous decision in February, led by Justice Henry Brown, stated that constitutional convention requires Ottawa to appoint a judge within a reasonable timeframe after a vacancy. The government's notice of appeal argues that the Federal Court overstepped its constitutionally limited role and acted without jurisdiction, as it recognizes a convention that does not exist. The government is requesting the Federal Court of Appeal to overturn the judgment and dismiss the underlying application brought by an Ottawa human-rights lawyer.
March 18, 2024
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