Justice system policy
public statement
Canada cannot move forward while the justice system remains tied to political power.
When the same politicians who write the laws also influence the investigations, the appointments, and the oversight, the system becomes a shield for the powerful instead of a protector of the people.
We believe that every Canadian deserves a justice system that answers to truth—not to politicians.
A system that investigates corruption without fear, without hesitation, and without permission.
The Canadian Voice Movement calls for the creation of a fully independent, citizen-protected anti-corruption justice authority — one that has the power to investigate any politician, minister, or party without political interference.
Because in a real democracy,
The Problem
Although Canada claims judicial independence, critical elements of the justice system remain under political influence:
Prosecutorial authority tied to political offices
Justice leadership appointed by government
Investigations involving politicians delayed, restricted, or quietly closed
No effective mechanism for citizens to hold political power legally accountable
This structure creates conflicts of interest and erodes public trust.
Our Solution:
A Truly Independent Justice System
1. National Independent Justice Authority (NIJA)
A new constitutional body with full authority to:
Investigate corruption at all levels of government
Prosecute elected officials and senior public servants
Enforce ethics, conflict-of-interest, and misuse-of-funds laws
Safeguards
No reporting to Cabinet, ministries, or the Prime Minister
Protected funding
Immune from political interference
2. Separation of the Attorney General from Politics
The Attorney General shall no longer be a political officeholder
Appointed through an independent, non-partisan process
Protected by law from political pressure
This ends government control over prosecutions.
3. Independent Judicial & Prosecutorial Appointments
Appointments made by independent panels
Transparent criteria and public explanations
Mandatory disclosure of conflicts of interest
No party loyalty, lobbying influence, or donations
4. Criminalization of Political Corruption
Major offences include:
Abuse of office
Interference with investigations
Misuse of public funds
Undisclosed foreign influence
Insider contracts and kickbacks
Penalties
Prison sentences
Lifetime bans from public office
Asset seizure
Public disclosure of wrongdoing
5. Transparency by Law
All investigations involving elected officials must be publicly acknowledged
Regular public updates required
Final reports mandatory
No secret closures.
No buried findings.
6. Citizen Justice Oversight Council
Randomly selected citizens
Oversight of political investigations and justice authorities
Power to demand documents and trigger reviews
7. Citizen Recall & Independent Inquiries
Legal right to recall MPs or ministers for corruption or abuse
Citizens may trigger public inquiries without government approval
8. Law Enforcement Accountability
Independent police oversight body
Mandatory body cameras
Strict penalties for rights violations and abuse of power
9. Public Spending Transparency
National public ledger tracking every federal dollar
Contracts, grants, and foreign spending fully disclosed
The federal budget will no longer be a mystery show where money disappears without explanation.
10. Constitutional Protection
Justice independence will be constitutionally protected and cannot be weakened without a national referendum.
Conclusion
Justice must never serve power.
Power must always answer to justice.
This policy restores accountability to its rightful owner: the citizens of Canada.
