When the term “judiciary” comes up, we often picture impartial arbiters of justice, upholding the Constitution and defending the rule of law. But first, let’s take a look behind the scenes at Canada’s judicial system, where impartiality and party allegiance flirt with each other as justice and politics collide.
Welcome to the world of Trudeau’s “Pay-to-Post” scheme, where donating to the Liberal Party seems to be the entry fee for a coveted judge’s robe.
In this modern era, it’s not unusual to hear that law and politics tango closely. However, the recent spotlight on the Supreme Court of Canada and its counterparts globally, serving as conduits for judges’ political preferences, raises eyebrows and concerns.
The Canadian judicial landscape, under the reign of the Liberal government, has been accused of nurturing a culture that rewards party donors and erodes public trust in the legal system.
But is this merely conjecture? The reality, unfortunately, aligns with these accusations.
The extent of the rot goes deeper than most could have imagined. With nearly 80 judicial vacancies across provincial superior courts, the pressure mounts on Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to expedite appointments. However, there’s a condition– these appointments should be devoid of any political bias.
A glance at the recent appointees reveals a troubling trend; a significant number of newly anointed judges have a shared history as Liberal party donors.
Pay for the post scheme
An exhaustive eight-month investigation by the National Post and the Investigative Journalism Foundation (IJF) into 1,308 judicial and tribunal appointments made by the Liberal government since 2016 exposes an astonishing revelation.
A staggering 76.3 percent of appointees with prior political donations have poured their contributions into the coffers of the Liberal Party of Canada. Comparatively, donations trickling to the Conservative Party of Canada constitute a mere 22.9 percent, while the New Democratic Party garnered 17.9 percent of the pie.
Delving further into the donation records uncovers a more disconcerting statistic. Over one-fifth (21.4 percent) of the 555 nominees to provincial superior courts since 2016 held the status of Liberal party donors before their appointments.
This number dwarfs the 6.8 percent of Conservative donor appointees, accentuating the glaring bias in the system. Now, we are not here to say that these judges are being appointed solely due to their political affiliations. However, the timing of their appointments concerning their donations raises eyebrows.
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Time for Re-evaluation
Can the Canadian judiciary truly claim impartiality when such glaring trends persist? This raises a question that must be addressed: is this the functioning democracy that Canada aspires to be? Should the judiciary play the role of a mouthpiece for a single political entity?
The situation calls for a resounding reset – a renewal of Canada’s commitment to an impartial and fair judiciary. The idea that one’s chances of donning a judge’s robe are influenced by the party they financially support strikes at the heart of justice.
It undermines the very principles the judiciary should uphold – fairness, independence, and equality before the law.
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The Canadian people deserve a judiciary that remains above the partisan fray, that can confidently be seen as the beacon of fairness. Let’s demand more than a mere rebranding of party-driven appointments; let’s demand the reaffirmation of Canada’s commitment to a truly independent judiciary.
After all, in a land where “Pay the Party, Earn the Post” seems to be the mantra, it’s high time to ensure that justice remains blind to political allegiances.
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