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Justice Patrick Smith and Justice Douglas Shaw retired from the bench after decades in the legal profession.

The statement credited Sabourin with preparing for the "council’s renewal." "The council wishes to thank Mr. Sabourin for his contribution and wishes him the very best in his next endeavours," it said. Last May, a Federal Court judge rapped the council for acting extremely unfairly when it publicly rebuked a respected Ontario Superior Court justice without a prior complaint. It was Sabourin who had initiated the action against Justice Patrick Smith for accepting — with permission of his su...

Controversial head of judges disciplinary council resigns by Colin Perkel, The Canadian Press Posted Jan 28, 2021 3:47 pm EDT Last Updated Jan 28, 2021 at 3:58 pm EDT TORONTO — The controversial head of the council responsible for handling complaints against federal judges has retired. In a statement Thursday, the Canadian Judicial Council said Norman Sabourin, executive director and senior general counsel, was leaving after 16 years. The statement credited Sabourin with preparing for the “...

Colin Perkel January 28, 2021 - 1:19 PM TORONTO - The controversial head of the council responsible for handling complaints against federal judges has retired. In a statement Thursday, the Canadian Judicial Council said Norman Sabourin, executive director and senior general counsel, was leaving after 16 years. The statement credited Sabourin with preparing for the "council’s renewal." "The council wishes to thank Mr. Sabourin for his contribution and wishes him ...