Richard Wagner (judge)

Richard Wagner (French pronunciation: [vɑɡnɛːʁ] VAHG-nair; born April 2, 1957) is a Canadian politician and lawyer. He is the 18th and current Chief Justice of Canada since 2017.

The Right Honourable Richard Wagner PC
Wagner in 2012
18th Chief Justice of Canada
Incumbent
Assumed office December 18, 2017
Nominated by	Justin Trudeau
Appointed by	Julie Payette
Preceded by	Beverley McLachlin
Administrator of Canada
In office January 21, 2021 – July 26, 2021
Preceded by	Julie Payette (as Governor General)
Succeeded by	Mary Simon (as Governor General)
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
In office October 5, 2012 – December 18, 2017
Nominated by	Stephen Harper
Appointed by	David Johnston
Preceded by	Marie Deschamps
Succeeded by	Sheilah Martin
Puisne Justice of the Quebec Court of Appeal
In office February 3, 2011 – October 5, 2012
Nominated by	Stephen Harper
Appointed by	David Johnston
Preceded by	Lise Côté
Succeeded by	Dominique Bélanger
Personal details
Born	(1957-04-02) April 2, 1957 Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Children	2
Alma mater	University of Ottawa, BSocSc, LLL

On January 21, 2021, Wagner became Administrator of Canada after the resignation of Julie Payette as Governor General of Canada. He left office when Mary Simon became governor general.