Support Services for International Judicial Cooporation

FJA facilitates Canada’s judicial cooperation and assistance globally. It supports federally appointed judges in their international duties through two main services: International Secretariat Services and International Technical Assistance Programs.

FJA International Secretariat:

• Provides administrative and operational support to federally appointed judges participating in international engagements;
• Coordinates international engagements of judges;
• Facilitates requests from foreign countries for meetings with, and learning from, the Canadian judiciary.

FJA International Programs ensure meaningful engagement, on behalf of the Government of Canada, of the Canadian judiciary, in supporting Canada’s international efforts and commitments to advancing the rule of law globally. These programs engage judges and judicial system administrators to assist other countries in their judicial reform efforts and aim to:

• Strengthen judicial institutions, including developing and enhancing the professional capacities of judges, court and judicial system personnel;
• Increase the independent functioning of the judiciary while ensuring robust accountability;
• Improve overall court systems’ efficiency, transparency, accessibility, and respect for gender equality.