Supreme Court has ‘full confidence’ in Gascon following mysterious absence
OTTAWA — The Supreme Court of Canada won’t discuss why Justice Clement Gascon briefly disappeared this week, but says it has “full confidence” the reason does not affect the judge’s ability to do his job.
Gascon’s family said Thursday he was in good health, a day after he could not be located for several hours.
In a statement issued through the court, the family acknowledged the judge’s uncharacteristic absence caused “some concern,” but provided no explanation for the odd turn of events.