Ottawa making progress on judicial appointments but threats to rule of law remain, says chief justice

Despite some recent progress on appointing more federal judges, Canada's justice system is facing still challenges that threaten to undermine the rule of law, Chief Justice Richard Wagner warned Monday.

Ottawa making progress on judicial appointments but threats to rule of law remain, says chief justice
A close up image of a Richard Wagner, the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court. He is wearing a tan suit and holding up both hands as he speaks.

Despite some recent progress on appointing more federal judges, Canada's justice system is facing still challenges that threaten to undermine the rule of law, Chief Justice Richard Wagner warned Monday.