A new representative from Northern and Western Canada is poised to become the next member of Canada’s highest court. The process to select the next judge of the Supreme Court of Canada has begun as Justice Sheilah L. Martin prepares for retirement.
The Prime Minister’s office issued an announcement that applications from candidates will be accepted until April 27.
An advisory board for the Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments is responsible for identifying candidates. These are jurists with high-level experience and are selected to be representative of cultural diversity across the country. The PM’s office said that after the application period closes, the Advisory Board plans to review applications and submit a shortlist to the prime minister.
Justice Martin was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 2017 under the leadership of former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Martin previously served on the courts of appeal of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut as well as Alberta.
