SettingsChief Justices of Canada
Antonio Lamer
Joseph Antonio Charles Lamer, PC, CC, CD (July 8, 1933 – November 24, 2007) was a Canadian lawyer, jurist and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Joseph Antonio Charles Lamer, PC, CC, CD (July 8, 1933 – November 24, 2007) was a Canadian lawyer, jurist and Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Beverley McLachlin
Beverley McLachlin, PC (born 7 September 1943) is the Chief Justice of Canada, the first woman to hold this position.
Beverley McLachlin, PC (born 7 September 1943) is the Chief Justice of Canada, the first woman to hold this position.
Bora Laskin
Bora Laskin, PC, CC, FRSC was a Canadian jurist, who served on the Supreme Court of Canada for fourteen years, including a decade as the 14th Chief Justice.
Bora Laskin, PC, CC, FRSC was a Canadian jurist, who served on the Supreme Court of Canada for fourteen years, including a decade as the 14th Chief Justice.
Brian Dickson
Robert George Brian Dickson, (May 25, 1916 – October 17, 1998), commonly known as Brian Dickson, was appointed Chief Justice of Canada on April 18, 1984.
Robert George Brian Dickson, (May 25, 1916 – October 17, 1998), commonly known as Brian Dickson, was appointed Chief Justice of Canada on April 18, 1984.
Charles Fitzpatrick
Sir Charles Fitzpatrick, PC, GCMG was a Canadian lawyer and politician, who served as the fifth Chief Justice of Canada.
Sir Charles Fitzpatrick, PC, GCMG was a Canadian lawyer and politician, who served as the fifth Chief Justice of Canada.
Chief Justice of Canada
The Supreme Court of Canada consists of the Chief Justice of Canada (Juge en chef du Canada) and eight Puisne Justices, all appointed by the Governor-in-Council (Governor General of Canada on th...
The Supreme Court of Canada consists of the Chief Justice of Canada (Juge en chef du Canada) and eight Puisne Justices, all appointed by the Governor-in-Council (Governor General of Canada on th...
Francis Alexander Anglin
Francis Alexander Anglin PC (April 2, 1865 – March 2, 1933) was Chief Justice of Canada from 1924 until 1933.
Francis Alexander Anglin PC (April 2, 1865 – March 2, 1933) was Chief Justice of Canada from 1924 until 1933.
Gérald Fauteux
Joseph Honoré Gérald Fauteux, PC, CC was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada from 1970 to 1973.
Joseph Honoré Gérald Fauteux, PC, CC was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada from 1970 to 1973.
Henri Elzéar Taschereau
Sir Henri-Elzéar Taschereau, PC was a Canadian jurist and the fourth Chief Justice of Canada.
Sir Henri-Elzéar Taschereau, PC was a Canadian jurist and the fourth Chief Justice of Canada.
John Robert Cartwright
John Robert Cartwright, (March 23, 1895 – November 24, 1979) was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
John Robert Cartwright, (March 23, 1895 – November 24, 1979) was Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Louis Henry Davies
Sir Louis Henry Davies, PC, KCMG, QC (May 4, 1845 – May 1, 1924) was a Prince Edward Island (PEI) lawyer, businessman and politician, the third Premier.
Sir Louis Henry Davies, PC, KCMG, QC (May 4, 1845 – May 1, 1924) was a Prince Edward Island (PEI) lawyer, businessman and politician, the third Premier.
Lyman Duff
Sir Lyman Poore Duff, GCMG, PC, QC was the eighth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, was the longest serving justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, and briefly served as Acting Gover...
Sir Lyman Poore Duff, GCMG, PC, QC was the eighth Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, was the longest serving justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, and briefly served as Acting Gover...
Patrick Kerwin
Patrick Kerwin, PC (October 25, 1889 – February 2, 1963), was a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Patrick Kerwin, PC (October 25, 1889 – February 2, 1963), was a Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Robert Taschereau
Robert Taschereau, CC, PC (September 10, 1896 – July 26, 1970) was a lawyer who became the 11th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and who briefly served as acting Governor Gener...
Robert Taschereau, CC, PC (September 10, 1896 – July 26, 1970) was a lawyer who became the 11th Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada and who briefly served as acting Governor Gener...
Thibaudeau Rinfret
Thibaudeau Rinfret, PC (June 22, 1879 – July 25, 1962) was a Canadian jurist and Chief Justice of Canada.
Thibaudeau Rinfret, PC (June 22, 1879 – July 25, 1962) was a Canadian jurist and Chief Justice of Canada.
William Buell Richards
Sir William Buell Richards, PC, Kt was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Sir William Buell Richards, PC, Kt was the first Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.
William Johnstone Ritchie
Sir William Johnstone Ritchie was one of the first judges appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada and became the second Chief Justice of the court.
Sir William Johnstone Ritchie was one of the first judges appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada and became the second Chief Justice of the court.