Beverley McLachlin
Beverley Marian McLachlin CStJ (born September 7, 1943) is a Canadian jurist and author. She was the 17th chief justice of Canada from 2000 to 2017. She was the first woman to hold that position and the longest-serving chief justice in Canadian history.[1]
Beverley McLachlin | |
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.jpg) McLachlin in 2007 | |
| 17th Chief Justice of Canada | |
| In office January 7, 2000 – December 15, 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Jean Chrétien |
| Appointed by | Adrienne Clarkson |
| Preceded by | Antonio Lamer |
| Succeeded by | Richard Wagner |
| Non-Permanent Judge of the Court of Final Appeal of Hong Kong | |
| Assumed office July 30, 2018 | |
| Appointed by | Carrie Lam |
| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada | |
| In office March 30, 1989 – January 7, 2000 | |
| Nominated by | Brian Mulroney |
| Appointed by | Jeanne Sauvé |
| Preceded by | William McIntyre |
| Succeeded by | Louis LeBel |
| Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of British Columbia | |
| In office 1988–1990 | |
| Appointed by | Jeanne Sauvé |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Beverley Gietz September 7, 1943 Pincher Creek, Alberta, Canada |
| Citizenship | Canadian |
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| Children | Angus McLachlin (b. 1976) |
| Alma mater | University of Alberta |
| Profession | Judge |
References
- ↑ Slayton, Philip (2011-04-11). Mighty Judgment: How the Supreme Court of Canada Runs Your Life. Penguin Books. p. 145. ISBN 9780143180517.