Ontario Judicial Council

Making a Complaint?

You can complain to the Ontario Judicial Council about a judge of the Ontario Court of Justice if you believe their conduct is improper. For more information about making a complaint, please click the button below.

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Complaints

The Council’s main responsibility is to consider complaints about the conduct of judges of the Ontario Court of Justice. The purpose of the complaints process is to preserve public confidence in the administration of justice.

Standards of Conduct

The Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice establishes standards of conduct for judges of the Ontario Court of Justice. The Council reviews and approves those standards of conduct.

Annual Reports

Each year, the Ontario Judicial Council publishes an annual report. The annual reports provide information on the Council’s membership, its functions, policies, procedures, and work during the reporting year.

Education

The Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice establishes a plan for a continuing education of judges of the Ontario Court of Justice. The Council reviews and approves this plan.

Latest News and Publications

May 15, 2025

New Website Launched

The Ontario Judicial Council has launched a new website. The Council’s website includes information about the role of the Council and making a complaint to the Council. Please note that…
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May 15, 2025

Council Approves Education Plan for Judges of the Ontario Court of Justice

The Ontario Judicial Council posts on its website the continuing education plan for judges of the Ontario Court of Justice, which is reviewed and approved by the Council at the…
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July 19, 2024

OJC Approves Amended Principles of Judicial Office

The Chief Justice of the Ontario Court of Justice sets standards of conduct for judges of the Ontario Court of Justice. The standards of conduct include the Ontario Court of…
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