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Carney begins process of finding judge to fill coming Supreme Court of Canada opening

  • Prime Minister Mark Carney has begun the process to find a judge to fill the Supreme Court of Canada vacancy opening when Justice Sheilah Martin retires on May 30.
  • Justice Sheilah Martin, appointed to the Supreme Court in 2017, trained in civil and common law and has a background as an educator, lawyer, and judge.
  • Candidates have until April 27 to apply and must demonstrate connections to western and Northern Canada through bar membership, judicial appointment, or other ties.
  • An independent advisory board will review applicants and provide Prime Minister Carney with a shortlist of qualified candidates for consideration.
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Prime Minister Mark Carney launched the process to fill a Supreme Court of Canada position that will be left vacant by the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin on May 30.

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Carney begins process of finding judge to fill coming Supreme Court of Canada opening

OTTAWA - Prime Minister Mark Carney has started the process to fill the Supreme Court of Canada vacancy that will open up when Justice Sheilah Martin retires on May 30.

·Toronto, Canada
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City News broke the news in Toronto, Canada on Monday, March 30, 2026.
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