Court says Trudeau, justice minister 'failed' Canadians by letting judicial vacancies build up
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.
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![Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani takes the oath of office as Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on during a cabinet swearing-in ceremony at Rideau Hall in Ottawa, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Arif Virani wears a black suit and red tie. He is hold a book and is taking an oath of office. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau looks on wearing a dark suit and blue tie.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.6918568.1690392027!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/trudeau-cabinet-20230726.jpg)
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.