Canadian Judicial Council recommends Quebec judge’s removal from bench
OTTAWA — The Canadian Judicial Council is recommending that a Quebec Superior Court judge be removed from the bench for what it calls serious misconduct.
The council says in a statement that following an inquiry, it has concluded the conduct of Justice Gérard Dugré undermined the public’s confidence in the judiciary and he cannot continue in his role.
In July, an inquiry committee recommended he be removed from office due to “aggressive and disagreeable” attitudes toward lawyers and parties and chronic delays in rendering decisions.
Dugré did not testify at hearings in 2021 but presented evidence that he had a unique style on the bench and that some found him to be compassionate and courteous.