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
The council has no update on its review of Judge Diana Piccoli eight months after being told of three donations made to the Liberal Party since she took the bench
Ethical guidelines set out by the Canadian Judicial Council specify that judges 'must cease all partisan political activity'
Critics say the partisan process brings political influence into important decisions made by Canada’s courts
