Judges’ Association Suing Federal Government Over $28K Raise Denial

The Canadian Superior Courts Judges Association (CSCJA) is suing the government for rejecting a pay raise recommendation by the Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission, which suggested an increase of $28,000 to $36,000 for federally appointed judges to attract top legal talent. The government declined the raise, citing economic factors and asserting judges already receive annual increases. CSCJA argues the government failed to properly address the commission’s analysis and evidence regarding salary gaps between judges and private sector lawyers. The case raises concerns about judicial independence, as the judges involved will be impacted by the ruling.