Prime Minister announces the appointment of new Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada
2024年6月18日 - 5:25AM
PR Newswire (Canada)
OTTAWA,
ON, June 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister,
Justin Trudeau, today announced the
appointment of the Honourable Gabrielle St-Hilaire, a judge of the
Tax Court of Canada, as the new
Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada.
Chief Justice St-Hilaire replaces the Honourable Eugene P.
Rossiter, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective
June 1, 2024.
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"I wish the Honourable Gabrielle St-Hilaire every success as she
takes on her new role as Chief Justice of the Tax Court of
Canada. She is a respected member
of the legal community and has extensive experience in many areas
of the law. I am confident she will be a great asset to the Tax
Court of Canada."
— The Rt. Hon. Justin Trudeau,
Prime Minister of Canada
Quick Facts
- Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices in Canada are responsible for the leadership and
administration of their courts. They also serve as members of the
Canadian Judicial Council, which works to improve the quality of
judicial services in the superior courts of Canada.
- Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by
the Governor General on the advice of Cabinet and the
recommendation of the Prime Minister.
- By virtue of the required years of service and age, some judges
may be eligible to supernumerary status. In that case, they remain
judges, with a reduced workload. Their election of supernumerary
status creates a judicial vacancy.
Biographical Note
- The Honourable Gabrielle St-Hilaire
This document is also available at https://pm.gc.ca
SOURCE Prime Minister's Office
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