John Robson: The supreme hubris of Richard Wagner (opens original article in a new tab)

The article discusses Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner's criticism of judicial criticism and highlights concerns about judicial hubris and lack of accountability in Canada.

• Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner criticized rhetorical attacks on the judiciary, claiming they weaken the system.
• Wagner's annual news conference highlighted themes of judicial non-partisanship and the need to avoid politicization of the court.
• A bronze statue of Wagner in the Supreme Court was funded by an unnamed donor, with Wagner unable to identify the source.