The meeting between Senior Puisne Judge of the Supreme Court of Pakistan Justice Syed Mansoor Ali Shah and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada Richard Wagner marked a significant step toward strengthening judicial collaboration. In Ottawa, both judicial leaders emphasized the critical need for continuous judicial education and training, recognizing that a well-informed judiciary is essential for the effective administration of justice.
To this end, they agreed to establish exchange programs for judges and judicial officers. These programs will facilitate the sharing of knowledge and expertise in various domains such as case management, curriculum development, court digitalization, and alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Such initiatives are expected to foster mutual learning and help both countries improve their judicial practices.
Moreover, they acknowledged the increasing importance of technology in modern judicial systems. They explored potential partnerships between the Federal Judicial Academy of Pakistan and the National Judicial Institute of Canada to develop and implement advanced judicial technologies. These technologies include electronic filing systems, virtual courtrooms, and AI-driven legal research tools, all of which aim to enhance judicial efficiency and accessibility.
Pakistan’s Ambassador to Canada, Zaheer A Janjua, hailed this meeting as a new chapter in the judicial relationship between the two nations. He expressed optimism that this collaboration would lead to enhanced efficiency and fairness in their judicial systems, ultimately benefiting the people of both countries. The discussions underscore a commitment to modernizing judicial processes and fostering international judicial cooperation.
