Bill C-3 received Royal Assent, amending the Judges Act and the Criminal Code. The law tied eligibility for some judicial appointments to a commitment to continuing education. It included matters related to sexual assault law and social context. It also added requirements aimed at transparency around judicial education and reasons in sexual assault proceedings. The changes were framed as supporting confidence in the justice system, especially for survivors. The legislation was debated nationally because it touched both judicial independence and accountability.
