Open ProvincesConduct of a federally appointed judge: complain to the Canadian Judicial Council
Confirm the judge’s status, distinguish conduct from judicial decisions, describe words or acts and attach relevant records.
The Council cannot change a judgment, order a new trial or award damages. Appeals and court deadlines continue separately.
Confirm the scope
Confirm the person is a superior-court or federal judge within the Council’s jurisdiction; provincial judges follow another mechanism.
Prepare the information
Identify the case, court, date and precise conduct, separating legal disagreement, courtroom management and ethical concerns.
Complete the process
Gather the transcript, official recording, decision and correspondence without unrelated or prohibited material.
Keep follow-up records
File through the official channel and separately pursue any appeal, review or procedural request on time.
Filing a complaint — Canadian Judicial Council
Sources and limits
Official sources are linked in the guide. Checked August 29, 2026; confirm current rules, forms and deadlines with the responsible authority.
General information based on federal and national rules; provincial rules may differ. Confirm with the official body before acting. Last reviewed : 2026-08-29.