Canadian judiciary Council is considering a complaint regarding the alleged conduct of Justice Russell Brown of the Supreme Court of Canada.
In Tuesday’s statement, Council The complaint against Brown, which was filed on January 29, said it was referred to Christopher Hinxon, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia and Chairman of the Council. judiciary Executive Committee.
Under the Judges Act, judiciary Council Has the power to investigate complaints against federally appointed judges.
of Council It did not disclose the nature of the complaint about Brown.
The Supreme Court recently announced that the judge had been on leave since early February, but did not specify why.
On Tuesday, the court said it was free to say more. Council .
The next day, after speaking with Brown, Wagner summarily dismissed him from his duties on the Supreme Court. Council Examine the complaint.
According to the Supreme Court, Wagner notified Justice Minister David Rametti of the decision without delay as required by the Judges Act.
Brown, 57, worked in Alberta’s Court of Appeals before being appointed to the Supreme Court by then-Prime Minister Stephen Harper in 2015.
Brown provided comment on the February 20 complaint at Hinkson’s request. Council Said.
Questions about Brown’s absence prompted Hinkson to add that he decided it was in the public interest to announce a review of the matter.
As Chair, Hinkson noted that he was responsible for deciding when and what information needed to be disclosed on behavioral issues. “In doing so, he applied a variety of principles, particularly transparency and public interest, and judiciary independence and privacy. “
“Preparations have been made for the court to continue its work seamlessly, including the hearing of appeals, the rendering of reservative judgments and the securing of decisions on applications for leave to appeal,” the Supreme Court said in a statement. Stated.
The court has nine members, but five can sit.