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Judges Sue Government Over Rejected Pay Raise Proposal

12/4/2025

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The Canadian Superior Courts Judges Association (CSCJA) is suing the government over rejecting a proposed pay raise for federally appointed judges.
An independent body recommended increasing salaries by $28,000 to $36,000 annually to attract qualified candidates for federally appointed judges.
The CSCJA claims the government failed to engage meaningfully with the commission's recommendations.

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The Canadian Superior Courts Judges Association (CSCJA) is suing the government over rejecting a proposed pay raise for federally appointed judges.
An independent body recommended increasing salaries by $28,000 to $36,000 annually to attract qualified candidates for federally appointed judges.
The CSCJA claims the government failed to engage meaningfully with the commission's recommendations.