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About the Council

The Council has 44 members, under the chairmanship of the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Right Honourable Richard Wagner. Federally nominated Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices of Canadian superior courts make up the Council. Since 1971, the entire team has been working to promote the excellence and independence of the judiciary. The goal of the members of the Council is to improve the efficiency and consistency in the administration of justice before the courts and the quality of services in Canada's superior courts.

Members & Staff

In addition to the 44 members of the Canadian Judicial Council, a team of dedicated professionals ensures that the Council operates smoothly and efficiently.

Group photo of Council members - Yellowknife 2025

Council members

The Council is comprised of chief justices and associate chief justices.

Supreme Court of Canada

  • The Right Honourable Richard Wagner, P.C., C.J.C. (Chairperson)

Alberta

  • The Honourable Ritu Khullar, Chief Justice of Alberta
  • The Honourable Kent Davidson, Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta
  • The Honourable Kenneth G. Nielsen, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta
  • The Honourable D. Blair Nixon, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta

British Columbia

  • The Honourable Leonard Marchand, Chief Justice of British Columbia
  • The Honourable Ronald A. Skolrood, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia
  • The Honourable Heather J. Holmes, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia

Manitoba

  • The Honourable Marianne Rivoalen, Chief Justice of Manitoba
  • The Honourable Glenn Joyal, Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba
  • The Honourable Gwen B. Hatch, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba, Family Division
  • The Honourable Shane I. Perlmutter, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba

New Brunswick

  • The Honourable J.C. Marc Richard, Chief Justice of New Brunswick
  • The Honourable Tracey DeWare, Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick
  • The Honourable Larry Landry, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench of New Brunswick

Newfoundland and Labrador

  • The Honourable Deborah E. Fry, Chief Justice of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • The Honourable Raymond P. Whalen, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador
  • The Honourable Rosalie McGrath, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador

Northwest Territories

  • The Honourable Shannon Smallwood, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of the Northwest Territories

Nova Scotia

  • The Honourable Michael J. Wood, Chief Justice of Nova Scotia
  • The Honourable Deborah K. Smith, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
  • The Honourable Darlene Jamieson, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
  • The Honourable R. Lester Jesudason, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, Family Division

Nunavut

  • The Honourable Susan Cooper, Chief Justice of the Nunavut Court of Justice

Ontario

  • The Honourable Michael H. Tulloch, Chief Justice of Ontario
  • The Honourable J. Michal Fairburn, Associate Chief Justice of Ontario
  • The Honourable Geoffrey Morawetz, Chief Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice
  • The Honourable Faye E. McWatt, Associate Chief Justice of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice

Prince Edward Island

  • The Honourable James W. Gormley, Chief Justice of Prince Edward Island
  • The Honourable Tracey L. Clements, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island

Québec

  • The Honourable Manon Savard, Chief Justice of Québec
  • The Honourable Marie-Anne Paquette, Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Québec
  • The Honourable Daniel Dumais, Senior Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Québec
  • The Honourable Jean-François Michaud, Associate Chief Justice of the Superior Court of Québec

Saskatchewan

  • The Honourable Robert Leurer, Chief Justice of Saskatchewan
  • The Honourable Martel D. Popescul, Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench (of Saskatchewan)
  • The Honourable Michael D. Tochor, Associate Chief Justice of the Court of King's Bench (of Saskatchewan)

Yukon

  • The Honourable Suzanne M. Duncan, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Yukon

Federal Court of Appeal

  • The Honourable Yves de Montigny, Chief Justice of the Federal Court of Appeal

Federal Court

  • VACANT, Chief Justice of the Federal Court
  • The Honourable Martine St-Louis, Associate Chief Justice of the Federal Court

Tax Court of Canada

  • The Honourable Gabrielle St-Hilaire, Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada
  • The Honourable Anick Pelletier, Associate Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada

Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada

  • The Honourable Mary J. L. Gleason, Chief Justice of the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada