Judicial Council is prepared to consider the application of an applicant involved in a civil claim or proceeding if, after receipt and review of the details of the claim or proceeding, Council is of the opinion that the nature of the claim or proceeding does not reflect on the applicant’s fitness for appointment to judicial office. Civil claims would include if you foresee commencing or defending any litigation in the foreseeable future, such as if you have received or issued a demand letter or you otherwise know of a possible claim against you, or if you are aware of a possible claim that you have against another party. 

You will be asked if you have ever been a party or witness in any type of tribunal or court proceeding and, if so, to provide the tribunal/court file number(s), registry(ies) and case citation(s), if available.  

Applicants must inform Judicial Council of any outstanding civil judgments or arrears<p><span lang="EN-US">Payments that are required by an agreement or a court order but not paid. Often used in family court to describe payments not made for child or spousal support. Also used in small claims court for payments required by a payment order that are not made.&nbsp;&nbsp;</span></p> in family support payments, and any past or present proposals to creditors or assignments in bankruptcy. You will also be asked if there is anything in your past or present, including disciplinary letters or disciplinary actions from the workplace, that could reasonably reflect negatively on you or the reputation of the Court.  

A criminal record<p><span lang="EN-US">A list of a person’s convictions for criminal offences and the sentences they received. Criminal records are kept in central computer systems most police agencies across Canada can access.</span><span>&nbsp;</span></p>, driving record and credit check will be reviewed. 

Applicants are not reimbursed for any expenses incurred in connection with the application. 

An applicant must promptly report any changes to their application to Judicial Council, including but not limited to personal suitability information, such as financial, health/medical and if no longer seeking appointment. Failure to report changes may disqualify an applicant from consideration for appointment.  

The Regional Administrative Judge in the relevant region interviews the candidate. The applicant must successfully complete the JP basic training course and the final examination. The Judicial Council then considers the complete application and forwards the names of recommended applicants to the Attorney General for consideration for appointment by the Lieutenant Governor in Council (the Lieutenant Governor acting on the advice of the provincial Cabinet).