Ben Woodfinden: Chief Justice Richard Wagner is disappointed in Canada

“Each June, Chief Justice Richard Wagner holds a news conference, and each one tells you a little more about how he understands his job at the apex of the Supreme Court. This year's brought the now-familiar themes, amongst them a warning that criticizing court decisions risks casting judges as "partisan actors" or as "obstacles to the will of the people." A non-partisan judiciary, he said, one "sheltered from all politicization," is essential to the rule of law. Read More

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