Richard Wagner (judge)
Richard Wagner | |
|---|---|
| 18th Chief Justice of Canada | |
| Assuming office December 18, 2017 | |
| Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
| Appointed by | Julie Payette |
| Monarch | Elizabeth II |
| Governor General | |
| Prime Minister | |
| Succeeding | Beverly McLachlin |
| 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 |
| 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 | Richard Wagner April 2, 1957 Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
Richard R. Wagner (born April 2, 1957) is a Canadian judge sitting in the Supreme Court of Canada as one of the eight Puisne Justices. He previously sat on the Quebec Court of Appeal.[1] He is the son of former Progressive Conservative MP and Senator Claude Wagner. On December 12, 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Wagner as Beverly McLachlin's successor as Chief Justice of Canada.[2]
Early life
Wagner was born in Montreal, the son of Gisèle (née Normandeau) and Claude Wagner.[3] He studied at the Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf in Montreal before receiving his Bachelor of Social Sciences in Political Science from the University of Ottawa in 1978. He received his LL.L from the same institution in 1979.[1]
Career
Wagner was called to the Quebec Bar in 1980, and began practice at the Montreal law firm Lavery, de Billy (formerly Lavery, O'Brien and Lavery, Johnston, Clark, Carrière, Mason & Associés). His practice centred on real estate, commercial litigation and professional liability insurance.[1]
He was appointed to the Quebec Superior Court for the District of Montreal on September 24, 2004. On February 3, 2011, he was elevated to the Court of Appeal of Quebec.
On October 2, 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper nominated him to the Supreme Court of Canada to replace retiring Justice Marie Deschamps.[4] His appointment was confirmed on October 5, 2012.[5]
On December 3, 2012, a ceremony was held for Justice Wagner's appointment, in the Supreme Court of Canada courtroom. The event was attended by Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson and Quebec Deputy Minister of Justice Nathalie G. Drouin. Each justice spoke with Justice Wagner speaking last.[6]
Personal life
Wagner is a Roman Catholic.[7] His father Claude was also a jurist. His grandfather was a German Jewish immigrant originally from Bavaria.
See also
References
- ^ a b c Quebec Court of Appeal. The Honourable Richard Wagner. Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ {{https://scc-csc.lexum.com/scc-csc/news/en/item/5694/index.do
- ^ http://www.tribunaux.qc.ca/c-appel/Apropos/Juges/Biographies/WagnerR.html
- ^ CBC News (2 October 2012). "Quebec judge Richard Wagner nominated to Supreme Court". Retrieved 2 October 2012.
- ^ The Canadian Press. "CBC News - MP questions 'introduce' Supreme Court nominee Wagner Montreal judge is Conservative government's 5th appointment". CBC News. CBC News. Retrieved October 5, 2012.
- ^ "Supreme Court welcomes Justice Wagner to bench". CBC.ca. 2012-12-03. Retrieved 2012-12-03.
- ^ Canadian Who's Who (2011). Retrieved 3 October 2012.