Constitutional obligation
The Supreme Court of Canada determined there is a constitutional obligation on governments to set compensation for judicial officers through a commission process that is:
- independent
- objective
- effective
Public hearing
An independent Justices of the Peace Compensation Commission was established under the Judicature Act to review and recommend the appropriate level of compensation for justices of the peace, for the period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2025.
When and where
10:00 am to 4:30 pm
February 8 and February 9, 2024
Law Courts
1A Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta T5J 0R2
Electronic written submissions
The deadline to send electronic written submissions is on or by January 11, 2024.
The JPCC is seeking electronic written submissions on the appropriate level of compensation for justices of the peace for the period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2025.
Links to all written submissions received by the JPCC will be posted on this page.
A person who has filed a written submission may be required to attend the public hearing and respond to questions from:
- the JPCC
- counsel for the Government of Alberta
- counsel for the Society of Justices of the Peace in Alberta
Submission details
A written submission should include:
- your name
- your mailing address
- your email address
- your telephone number
- a summary of your submission if it’s lengthy
The JPCC may permit oral submissions during the public hearing – indicate if you want to make an oral submission in addition to your written submission.
Posted submissions
Written submissions will be posted as they become available.
Legislation
The JPCC is governed by:
- the Judicature Act establishes its functions
- the Justice of the Peace Regulation sets
- jurisdiction
- compensation
JPCC Reports
Read Justices of the Peace Compensation Commission reports.
Contact
To learn more, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-644-7696
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)