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‘An excellent appointment’: Manitoba Chief Justice Joyal nominated to Supreme Court of Canada

Plus: Terry Guillon takes his last trip as the PM's media advance, Janice Charette gets an honorary degree, and former Senator Trenholme Counsell is remembered.

Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn D. Joyal has been nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada to replace retiring Justice Sheilah L. Martin.Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/APTN

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BY CHRISTINA LEADLAY

June 24, 2026

Manitoba Chief Justice Glenn D. Joyal has been nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada to fill the vacancy left by Justice Sheilah L. Martin's retirement on May 30.

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