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An Act to establish Judicial Independence Day

BillS-219
Session45-1
StagePassed Senate — awaiting House
Introduced2025-05-28
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This enactment designates January 11th in each and every year as “Judicial Independence Day”.

✦ AI Summary

Bill S-219 proposes to designate January 11th of each year as "Judicial Independence Day" across Canada. The bill highlights the importance of an impartial and independent judiciary for a democratic society and the protection of human rights. It recognizes that judicial independence relies on merit-based appointments and fair disciplinary processes, and aims to draw public attention to global threats against this principle.

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Legislative Timeline

2025-05-28
First reading
✦ AIBill proposes designating January 11th as Judicial Independence Day.
Current
Passed Senate — awaiting House
✦ AIBill passed Senate, now awaits House of Commons consideration.

Votes