"Justice Minister Sean Fraser emphasized that the judicial appointments process is functioning well and there are no plans to change it, despite requests from four provincial premiers for more involvement."
"Fraser mentioned that there is already a mechanism for provinces to consult with the federal government regarding judicial appointments, and he welcomes their participation in that process."
"The premiers of Ontario, Quebec, Saskatchewan, and Alberta have requested reforms to the judicial appointment process, particularly for Superior Court judges and the Supreme Court of Canada."
"Fraser stated he is open to strengthening provincial feedback on judicial candidates but is 'certainly not looking at constitutional amendments' regarding the appointment process."
Justice Minister Sean Fraser confirmed that there are no plans to alter the judicial appointment process in Canada. Four premiers have requested a greater role in appointing Superior Court judges. Fraser stated that the current mechanism allows provinces to consult with the federal government, which he believes is functioning well. He is open to enhancing provincial feedback on judicial candidates but ruled out any constitutional amendments. The federal government currently appoints judges to various courts, including the Supreme Court and Federal Court.
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