Chief Justice of Canada Beverley McLachlin announced that Justice Marshall Rothstein has written to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) to advise that he will retire from the Supreme Court of Canada following the end of the spring session of the Court. Rothstein’s retirement will be effective August 31, 2015. Call 613-996-9296.
Madam Justice Suzanne Côté was sworn-in as a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada before The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada, and the judges of the Court in a private ceremony on Dec. 2, 2014. A formal welcome ceremony will take place on a date to be announced. Call 613-996‑9296.
Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada, welcomes the appointment by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) of Ms. Suzanne Côté to the Supreme Court of Canada. “Ms. Côté is appointed directly from the Bar of Quebec, after a distinguished career as an advocate”, said Chief Justice McLachlin. “She brings extensive expertise in commercial and civil law, as … Read more
On June 13, Justice Clément Gascon was sworn-in as a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada before Beverley McLachlin, chief Justice of Canada, and the judges of the court in a private ceremony on June 12, 2014. Call 613-996‑9296.
Beverley McLachlin, chief Justice of Canada, welcomes the appointment by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) of Justice Clément Gascon to the Supreme Court of Canada. “Justice Gascon is a distinguished jurist”, said McLachlin. “He brings extensive expertise in the commercial and civil law of Quebec, as well as many years of experience as a judge. I … Read more
Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada, announced that Justice Louis LeBel wrote to Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Peter MacKay (Central Nova, N.S.) to advise that he will complete his tenure as a judge on the court and retire on Nov. 30, 2014, when he reaches the age of 75. The Judges Act provides that a judge of … Read more
In response to recent media reports, the office of the Chief Justice of Canada, the Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C. released a statement. “At no time was there any communication between Chief Justice McLachlin and the government regarding any case before the courts. The full statement is available online. Call 613-996-9296.
The Supreme Court of Canada has deposited with the Registrar its opinion in the reference in regards to Senate reform. Reasons for judgment are available at: http://scc.lexum.org/decisia-scc-csc/scc-csc/en/nav.do.
Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of Canada, welcomes the appointment by Prime Minister Stephen Harper (Calgary Southwest, Alta.) of Justice Marc Nadon to the Supreme Court of Canada. "Justice Nadon is an eminent judge", said McLachlin. "He brings extensive experience on the bench, as well as deep expertise in administrative law, intellectual property, and maritime law. I … Read more
Beverley McLachlin, chief justice of Canada, announced that justice Morris J. Fish wrote to Justice Minister Rob Nicholson (Niagara Falls, Ont.) to advise that he will retire from the Supreme Court of Canada at the end of the spring session of the court. Fish's retirement will be effective Aug. 31, 2013. Call 613-996-9296.
