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Calls mount for Chief Justice Wagner to be recused from Emergencies Act decision

An anti-vaccine mandate nursing organization is calling for a Supreme Court Justice to be recused from ruling on the federal government's appeal of the Emergencies Act.

Clayton DeMaine
Mar 20, 2026
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A Supreme Court of Canada Justice is facing calls to step down from ruling on Prime Minister Mark Carney’s appeal of the Emergencies Act decision, with an intervener arguing the justice’s past comments allegedly show clear bias.

The Canadian Frontline Nurses called on Chief Justice Richard Wagner to consider recusing himself from the proceedings, saying it would be “inappropriate” for Wagner to be involved due to the likelihood of bias, according to a submission to the Supreme Court of Canada reported by the National Post on Wednesday.

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