Ottawa Rejects Salary Increase for Judges Ahead of Federal Budget

Federal Government Rejects $28K-$36K Pay Raise for Judiciary

Ottawa has rejected a recommendation by an independent commission to boost judges’ salaries by at least $28,000, saying it can’t justify the increase in the current economic climate. The federal government said it “respectfully disagrees” with all of the one-time salary increases the Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission suggested in its report to the minister of justice this summer. The commission recommended an increase in judges’ sala…

Ottawa rejects $28K raise for federal judges, citing tariffs and defence spending

The federal government has rejected judicial salary recommendations from an independent body seeking a $28,000 raise for federal judges.

Ottawa rejects salary increase for judges ahead of federal budget

Independent commission in August had called for 7 per cent extra boost in pay

Federal government rejects $28,000 raise proposal for judges

The federal government rejected a recommendation by an independent commission to increase judges’ salaries by $28,000.