Manitoba’s Chief Justice Glenn Joyal has been nominated to fill the vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada.
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Joyal has demonstrated the integrity, experience and judgment required of the Supreme Court.
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Joyal has served as the Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba since 2011.
The selection process for a new justice began in March, to replace Justice Sheilah Martin, who retired at the end of May.
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An independent advisory board reviewed applications and submitted a shortlist of qualified candidates to Carney for consideration.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser says Joyal has worked to advance reconciliation, improve access to justice and modernize court operations throughout his career.
Another Liberal pick for SCC. Of course, only chosen on merit!
The REAL Government of Canada. Saving us from our follies of elected government. Ruling over us with their interpretations of the LIVING TREE our constitution has become for their own use.