YEAR IN REVIEW

The Canadian Judicial Council works to enhance the quality of judicial service and provide Canadians with a judiciary they can trust. Here is an overview of the Council's specific achievements in 2011-2012.

Streamlining Council Activities

The 2011-2012 period saw Council take stock of its myriad activities with the goal of streamlining efforts and making the most of our resources. Council members are committed to pursuing the broad goal of improving the quality of judicial service in Canada's courts. At the same time, key efforts are centred on the review of complaints against judges and on the professional development of judges.

In the current climate of fiscal restraint, Council is mindful that public funds must be expended with due regard to economy. Council has carefully reviewed all its activities to ensure the optimal use of finite resources.

This streamlined presentation of Council's Annual Report is a reflection of a new approach. Core information such as financial statements and an overview of judicial conduct work is presented as a yearly wrap-up, but in a summarized and succinct format. Our ongoing focus will be to provide updates and relevant information on the Council website, as it becomes available throughout the year. We encourage readers to visit often.