Feds Appeal Decision Requiring Action on ‘Appalling’ Level of Judicial Vacancies

Feds Appeal Decision Requiring Action on ‘Appalling’ Level of Judicial Vacancies
The Peace Tower in Parliament Hill is pictured in morning light in Ottawa on March 7, 2024. The Canadian Press/Sean Kilpatrick
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The federal government is challenging a court decision directing it to step up the pace of judicial appointments to address an “untenable” number of vacancies.

In a notice of appeal, the government says the Federal Court overstepped its constitutionally limited role and acted without jurisdiction.