#115 Indigenous Justice and Democracy: Tap Project, Perspectives From Ecuador and Canada

When courts listen, justice systems can begin to change. Hosted by Christine O'Doherty, Lawyer and CIAJ Executive Director, this episode features Dr. Jhoel Escudero, President of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador, in the context of the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project led by Federal Judicial Affairs Canada. Dr. Jhoel Escudero discusses why the TAP Project was timely for Ecuador's justice system and how sustained dialogue with Indigenous communities has shaped institutional understanding. The discussion touches on the constitutional recognition of Indigenous justice, the challenges courts face in harmonizing legal systems, and the impact of unprecedented consultations bringing together judges, Indigenous leaders, and justice actors. Reflections from Dr. Jhoel Escudero's visit to Canada and his participation in international conversations on democracy and judicial independence round out the episode. Guest Dr. Jhoel Escudero , President of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador Host Christine O'Doherty , Lawyer & Executive Director, CIAJ About the Technical Assistance Partnership Project (TAP): Global Affairs Canada's Technical Assistance Partnership Project (TAP) , is designed to deploy Canadian experts from a range of disciplines to provide technical assistance to developing countries. The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (FJA) is one of the Canadian government agencies with an international development project under TAP. Under TAP, FJA engages with up to three countries per year for a one-year program of capacity building for judicial institutions. This mechanism allows Canada to use the experience in our judicial system to respond to requests for technical assistance made through Canadian missions abroad. Technical assistance is provided in response to needs expressed by partner countries, but in alignment with Canada's international development priorities, including the strengthening of gender equality and the protection of human rights. More information

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#115 Indigenous Justice and Democracy: Tap Project, Perspectives From Ecuador and Canada is an episode from CIAJ In All Fairness - ICAJ En toute justice by CIAJ - ICAJ.

This episode is 33:38 long.

This episode was published on Feb 26, 2026.

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