Manitoba King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal nominated for Supreme Court western vacancy
Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal was nominated June 22 by Prime Minister Mark Carney to fill the Supreme Court of Canada’s western vacancy that opened up May 30 with the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin.
Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 11:43 AM
Last Updated: Monday, June 22, 2026 @ 4:32 PM
Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal, widely reputed in recent years to be a leading candidate for appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada, has been nominated to fill the western vacancy that opened up with the May 30 retirement of Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced on June 22. ... [read more]
Machine-readable securities regulation could embed interpretive choices, expert warns
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 @ 4:58 PM
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Federal Court updates IP case and trial management guidelines
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 @ 4:52 PM
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Tuesday, June 23, 2026 @ 3:54 PM
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Manitoba First Nations’ chiefs ‘wholeheartedly’ back C.J. Joyal’s nomination to Supreme Court of Canada
Tuesday, June 23, 2026 @ 3:51 PM
The Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs has publicly weighed in on a Supreme Court of Canada nomination, stating they “wholeheartedly endorse” Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal’s candidacy and are “confident he will bring fairness, wisdom and humility to Canada’s highest court.” ... [read more]