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Part of Alberta’s justice system

Justices of the peace compensation commissions

Every 4 years an independent Justices of the Peace Compensation Commission (JPCC) reviews compensation of Alberta’s justices of the peace.

Constitutional obligation

The Supreme Court of Canada determined there is a constitutional obligation on governments to set compensation for judicial officers through a commission process that is:

  • independent
  • objective
  • effective

Public hearing

An independent Justices of the Peace Compensation Commission was established under the Judicature Act to review and recommend the appropriate level of compensation for justices of the peace, for the period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2025.

When and where

10:00 am to 4:30 pm
February 8 and February 9, 2024

Law Courts
1A Sir Winston Churchill Square
Edmonton, Alberta  T5J 0R2

Electronic written submissions

The deadline to send electronic written submissions is on or by January 11, 2024.

The JPCC is seeking electronic written submissions on the appropriate level of compensation for justices of the peace for the period of April 1, 2021 to March 31, 2025.

Links to all written submissions received by the JPCC will be posted on this page.

A person who has filed a written submission may be required to attend the public hearing and respond to questions from:

  • the JPCC
  • counsel for the Government of Alberta
  • counsel for the Society of Justices of the Peace in Alberta

Submission details

A written submission should include:

  • your name
  • your mailing address
  • your email address
  • your telephone number
  • a summary of your submission if it’s lengthy

The JPCC may permit oral submissions during the public hearing – indicate if you want to make an oral submission in addition to your written submission.

Posted submissions

Written submissions will be posted as they become available.

Legislation

The JPCC is governed by:

JPCC Reports

Read Justices of the Peace Compensation Commission reports.

Contact

To learn more, contact:
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 780-644-7696
Toll free: 310-0000 before the phone number (in Alberta)