Canadian Juries Commission

05/09/2024

Jury duty is our most important civic duty and core to our democracy. The right to a trial by ones peers is enshrined in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Thank you Minister Arif Virani for supporting Jury Duty Appreciation Week, and acknowledging the importance of civic duty, and thanking jurors for their service and sacrifice.
Jury Duty Appreciation Week also coincides with Mental Health Week. Jurors can now access post-trial support services in many Provinces, as well as the BC Jury Duty Peer Support Program available through the Commission at: https://www.canadianjuriescommission.ca

Want to know more about jury duty?
Please visit the Department of Justice Canada website: https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/just/12.html

05/08/2024

Thank you Minister Arif Virani for supporting Jury Duty Appreciation Week, and the mission of The Canadian Juries Commission to improve juror mental health and post-trial supports. Jurors perform an enormous service to the community and the justice system. It is our duty to say thank you, and ensure jurors are well supported after their service.

05/06/2024

It is Jury Duty Appreciation Week in Canada!
Jury duty is core to our democracy and enshrined in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, and the Criminal Code of Canada.
Thank you Minister Arif Virani for your opening remarks thanking jurors past and present for their service, recognizing the importance of jury duty, and supporting juror mental health and wellbeing.
Jury duty is our most important civic duty.
It is our duty to say thanks.
Join The Canadian Juries Commission and say !

A message from the Attorney General of Canada Hon. Arif Virani marking Canadian Jury Duty Appreciation Week in 2024.

03/18/2024

It is now even easier for jurors to access peer support in British Columbia.
Visit our website to learn more about how to access peer support.
https://www.canadianjuriescommission.ca
We are here to support you after your service.

03/05/2024

Bill S252 (An Act respecting Jury Duty Appreciation Week) completed Committee Stage, and moves to 3rd Reading in the Senate of Canada - Sénat du Canada.

Thank you Senator Lucie Moncion for sharing your story as a juror experiencing PTSD, and sponsoring this important Bill. Thank you for being a champion for juror mental health, and supporting our programs and advocacy.

Thank you to the Senate of Canada - Sénat du Canada SOCI Committee for your questions and astute observations during witness testimony, and for your report and recommendations.

https://sencanada.ca/en/committees/SOCI/Report/127572/44-1

We look forward to seeing this Bill move to the House of Commons in the Parliament of Canada.

A week designated to thank and honour jurors is long overdue!

02/12/2024

Founder/CEO Mark Farrant and COO Tina Daenzer appear at Senate of Canada - Sénat du Canada to discuss Bill S252 (Jury Duty Appreciation Week) and juror mental health.
Joining them is Ret. Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Ontario Patrick LeSage.
Jurors perform an enormous service to the public, often in extremely difficult and challenging cases, and inquests.
A week supporting and honouring jurors is long, long overdue.
Contact your Member of Parliament in the Parliament of Canada and ask them to support Bill S252.
https://senparlvu.parl.gc.ca/Harmony/en/PowerBrowser/PowerBrowserV2/20240209/-1/13043
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01/24/2024

"After the trial, I felt overwhelmed, scared, angry, ashamed, and isolated. As a Peer Supporter, I'm offering a real sense of hope and support to jurors."
- Former Juror, Peer Supporter
Our Peer Supporters are former jurors, giving back to support their community.
Many have taken a difficult experience and have overcome challenges to be a source of support for others in need.
Canadian Juries Commission is proud to have launched the first Jury Duty Peer Support Program in Canada, piloted in British Columbia.
We look forward to extending this program across Canada.
Jurors supporting Jurors.

01/14/2024

Are you interested in justice reform, making improvements to mental health, and improving conditions on jury duty?
If so, we'd love to hear from you!
Apply now to join our Board of Directors and continue our track record of success!
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The Canadian Juries Commission (CJC) is seeking new members for its Board of Directors.La Commission canadienne des jurés (CCJ) est à la recherche de nouveaux membres pour son conseil d'administration.

01/04/2024

For many jury duty is a rewarding experience, but for some it can be extremely challenging, and even life altering.
Our founder Mark Farrant spoke to the Windsor Star about the importance of supporting juror mental health, and the value of peer support for jurors.

Windsor saw a number of sometimes grisly jury murder trials in 2023. Jury duty is a civic duty in a democracy, but can exact a heavy toll.

12/23/2023

Jury duty is our civic duty, but it can be a stressful experience.
Peer Support is available in British Columbia to jurors after their jury service is complete. Our Peer Supporters are former jurors who understand the challenges associated with jury duty, and are here to support you.
Thank you for your service.

Supporting Jurors and the Justice System

12/22/2023

Happy Holidays! Joyeuses Fêtes!!
Thank you for your service! Merci pour votre service!

12/18/2023

Willingness to serve on a jury remains extremely low across Canada.
Canadians expressed concerns about time away from home/work, employment issues, and financial hardship.
Some expressed concerns with the legal system, and the burden of delivering justice.
Others reinforced their civic duty to support the justice system, and serve the community.
Our latest Jury Duty Opinion Study reveals more insights.

12/15/2023

Willingness to serve on a jury continues to be extremely low across Canada, driven by economic and cost of living concerns. More Canadians are willing to donate blood than serve on a jury.
Our latest Jury Duty Opinion Study reveals more insights and recommendations.