The Honourable Jody Wilson-Raybould, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced several appointments under the new judicial application process announced on October 20, 2016. The new process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Barbara J. Norell, Q.C., a partner with Harper Grey LLP, is appointed a judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in New Westminster. She replaces Mr. Justice J.D. Truscott, who resigned effective July 4, 2017.