Appointments Process
The Judicial Appointments Advisory Committee was formed in 1988, and the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee, in 2007. These committees operate independently of the Ontario Court of Justice. As a convenience, information about their procedures and their work are included here.
Webinar: Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee
JPAAC hosts annual webinars to support prospective applicants in successfully navigating the application process.
On Thursday October 9, 2025, JPAAC hosted a Microsoft Teams Live Event featuring a live Q & A session with Nicholas Charitsis, Chair of JPAAC and special guests, the Senior Advisory Justice of the Peace, Her Worship Lauren Scully, and the Senior Indigenous Justice of the Peace, Her Worship Louise Logue.
Before watching the 2025 webinar, you are encouraged to also watch the 2024 Webinar, JPAAC Presents: Justices of the Peace Ontario – Is this your Calling? for valuable insights about the role of JPAAC, the application process, and the justice of the peace position.
Please find the recording, session transcript, and slide deck for both webinars under the headings below.
On Thursday, October 9, 2025, JPAAC hosted a Microsoft Teams Live Event featuring a screening of the newly recorded 2025 webinar JPAAC Presents: Justice of the Peace Ontario – Are You Right for this Role? and a live Q & A session with Nicholas Charitsis, Chair of JPAAC. Attendees were invited to submit questions through Slido.
A recording of the 2025 webinar along with the session transcript and slide deck are available for viewing.
Hosted by:
Nick Charitsis, Chair
Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee (JPAAC)
Special Guests:
Her Worship Libby Garg, Senior Indigenous Justice of the Peace, Core Member
Her Worship Lauren Scully, Senior Advisory Justice of the Peace, Core Member
Her Worship Louise Logue, A/Senior Advisory Justice of the Peace, Core Member
Thursday, October 9, 2025
1:00pm – 2: 30pm EST
Pre-recorded Microsoft Teams Event and Live Q & A
On Wednesday, July 10, 2024, the Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee (JPAAC) hosted a live webinar – JPAAC Presents: Justices of the Peace Ontario – Is this your Calling? via Microsoft Teams Live Events.
A recording of the webinar along with the session transcript and slide deck are available for viewing.
Hosted by:
Nick Charitsis, Chair
Justices of the Peace Appointments Advisory Committee (JPAAC)
Special Guest: Her Worship Libby Garg, Senior Indigenous Justice of the Peace, Core Member
Wednesday, July 10, 2024
12:00pm – 1:00pm EST
Microsoft Teams Live Events