The Law Society of Saskatchewan sought to discipline the respondent, a sitting judge, for alleged professional misconduct committed while he was a practising lawyer.
The respondent successfully applied to the Court of Appeal for an order prohibiting the disciplinary hearing.
On appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, the Court held that the Law Society lacked jurisdiction because its disciplinary powers extend only to members.
Under the Legal Profession Act and the Judges Act, a judge is not a member of the Law Society.
The appeal was dismissed.
