Canada PM Carney nominates Manitoba chief justice Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court
Ottawa: Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday nominated Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling a vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin.
Joyal, who has served as Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba since 2011, brings more than 25 years of judicial experience to the nomination. Before joining the bench, he practised criminal law, constitutional law and civil litigation in Manitoba.
Carney said Joyal had demonstrated the integrity, experience and judgment required to serve on Canada's highest court.
"The Supreme Court of Canada is a pillar of our democracy, safeguarding the rule of law and the rights and freedoms that define our country," Carney said in a statement announcing the nomination.
Joyal has been recognised for his efforts to improve access to justice, modernise court operations and advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples. He is a recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Golden Jubilee Medal and the King Charles III Coronation Medal.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser in a statement, described Joyal as an "outstanding nominee" whose leadership on the Manitoba bench reflected a deep commitment to the fair administration of justice.
The Supreme Court of Canada consists of nine judges appointed by the Governor in Council. Under Canada's judicial appointment process, candidates are assessed by an independent advisory board, which provides a shortlist of qualified nominees to the prime minister.
According to the government, the advisory board identified candidates of the highest calibre who were functionally bilingual and eligible to fill a seat traditionally allocated to Western or Northern Canada under the court's regional representation convention.
Joyal's nomination will now be subject to a public review process, including a special hearing before members of the House of Commons Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights.
He will also participate in a question-and-answer session with parliamentarians and senators as part of the federal government's judicial appointment process.
If confirmed, Joyal will join the country's highest court following the retirement of Justice Martin.
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