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Chief Justice Richard Wagner of Canada emphasized the need to protect democratic institutions from increasing polarization and technological challenges during a ceremony marking the opening of the Supreme Court’s new judicial year. Speaking at the West Memorial Building where the court is temporarily based while undergoing renovations, Wagner highlighted how democratic structures are crucial in turbulent times. Justice Minister Sean Fraser echoed this sentiment, noting the significance of maintaining public trust in legal systems amid rising concerns about misinformation and artificial intelligence.
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Chief Justice Richard Wagner emphasized the need to protect Canada's democratic institutions during a speech at the opening of the Supreme Court’s new judicial year on Monday. Wagner noted increasing global uncertainty due to factors such as political polarization, constant news cycles, and advancements in artificial intelligence. He used an analogy comparing democracy to an anchor that keeps societal "vessels" stable during turbulent times.
The Supreme Court of Canada is currently operating from a temporary building called the West Memorial Building near Parliament Hill, while its permanent home undergoes extensive renovations expected to last at least 10 years. The new member, Glenn Joyal, will have his formal welcome ceremony next month.
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Canada’s democratic institutions need protection in the face of unrelenting pressures, Chief Justice Richard Wagner said Monday as the Supreme Court of Canada opened a new judicial year.
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Wagner said the world feels increasingly uncertain due to deepening polarization, the non-stop pace of events and the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence.
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When seas grow rough an anchor keeps a vessel from drifting, and democratic institutions play the same role in society, Wagner said.
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“The strength of an anchor is not measured in calm waters,” he added.
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“It is measured in a storm.
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Wagner, flanked by the other members of the Supreme Court, spoke at a ceremony in the court’s temporary new building.
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The top court is settling in at the West Memorial Building, not far from Parliament Hill, while the court’s permanent home across the street undergoes extensive renovations.
Refurbishing the stately Supreme Court building is expected to take at least 10 years.
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A formal welcome for the court’s newest member, Glenn Joyal, is set to take place next month.
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Justice Minister Sean Fraser told the courtroom full of dignitaries Monday that provinces, communities and groups of people are asking questions about their roles within the Canadian federation.
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“If we expect to preserve national unity, we must constantly improve the public’s belief that the systems that we enjoy serve their interests over time,” he said.
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“The law has an important role to play in this regard.”
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Fraser said that at a time “when it’s difficult to discern between truth and fiction, particularly with the rise and deployment of artificial intelligence, the truth-seeking function of this court and courts across Canada could never be more important.”
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