Judicial watchdog finds Ontario judge donated to Liberals, issues first ever 'expression of concern'

The Canadian Judicial Council panel highlighted the 'serious nature' of Diana Piccoli’s conduct but declined to further sanction the judge for multiple donations to the federal Liberals

Christopher Nardi

1 Aug 2024 • 4 min read

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“Donations such as those made by Justice Piccoli create the risk this distinction may be blurred resulting in harm to the administration of justice,” the panel ruled. Photo by Aaron Lynett/National Post/File

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