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The Centre for Human Rights and Legal Pluralism is honored to welcome Chief Justice Tulloch for his talk,聽"The Strength of Our Canadian Institutions: Courts, Democracy, and the Rule of Law."

Join us for this special event as the Honourable Michael H. Tulloch, Chief Justice of Ontario, provides a comparative look at the historical development of Canada鈥檚 political and legal institutions, and the case for their ongoing significance in protecting judicial independence, upholding the rule of law, and fostering civic engagement.

Abstract

At times of increased societal polarization and global conflict, the importance of trusted Canadian institutions in maintaining peace, order, and good governance, cannot be overstated. From the courts to the parliamentary legislatures and everything in between, these institutions form the bedrock of our democracy and ensure that the rule of law is preserved and upheld. Join the Honourable Michael H. Tulloch, Chief Justice of Ontario, for a comparative look at the historical development of Canada鈥檚 political and legal institutions, and the case for their ongoing significance in protecting judicial independence, upholding the rule of law, and fostering civic engagement.

Bio

Chief Justice Tulloch was appointed Chief Justice of Ontario and President of the Court of Appeal for Ontario on December 15, 2022. Prior to his appointment as Chief Justice, Justice Tulloch served 19 years as a judge. First, 9 years as a trial judge on the Superior Court of Justice, where he was first appointed in September 2003, and secondly, he served 10 years as an appellate judge on the Court of Appeal for Ontario, elevated in June 2012.
In 2016, Chief Justice Tulloch was appointed by the Ontario government to conduct important reviews which resulted in two extensive reports: the Report of the Independent Police Oversight Review (2017) and the Report of the Independent Street Checks Review (2018).