Richard Wagner (judge)
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His Excellency the Right Honourable Richard Wagner PC |
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The Right Honourable Richard Wagner
Wagner in 2012
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Administrator of the Government of Canada | |
Assumed office January 23, 2021 |
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Prime Minister | Justin Trudeau |
Preceded by | Julie Payette as Governor General |
Succeeded by | Mary Simon (designate) |
18th Chief Justice of Canada | |
Assumed office December 18, 2017 |
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Nominated by | Justin Trudeau |
Appointed by | Julie Payette |
Preceded by | Beverley McLachlin |
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada | |
In office October 5, 2012 – December 18, 2017 |
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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 |
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Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
Appointed by | David Johnston |
Preceded by | Lise Côté |
Succeeded by | Dominique Bélanger |
Personal details | |
Born | Montreal, Quebec, Canada |
April 2, 1957
Spouse(s) | Catherine Mandeville |
Children | 2[1] |
Alma mater | Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf University of Ottawa (BSocSc, LLL) |
Richard Wagner PC (French pronunciation: [vɑɡnɛːʁ] VAHG-nair;[2] born April 2, 1957) is a Canadian jurist serving as the 18th and current Chief Justice of Canada since 2017. He previously served as a Puisne Justice of the Quebec Court of Appeal (2011–2012) and of the Supreme Court of Canada (2012–2017). On January 23, 2021, Wagner assumed the role of Administrator of the Government of Canada, following a workplace review of Rideau Hall and the resignation of Julie Payette as Governor General of Canada. He will serve as Administrator until the appointment of a new Governor General by Queen Elizabeth II.[3][4]
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Early life
Wagner was born in Montreal, Quebec, the son of Gisèle (née Normandeau) and Claude Wagner, a former member of Parliament and senator.[5] He studied at the Collège Jean-de-Brébeuf in Montreal before receiving his bachelor of social science in political science from the University of Ottawa in 1978. He received his LL.L. from the same institution in 1979.[5]
Career
In 1980, Wagner was called to the Quebec Bar, 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.[5]
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.
Supreme Court of Canada
On October 2, 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper nominated him to the Supreme Court of Canada to replace retiring Justice Marie Deschamps.[6] His appointment was confirmed on October 5, 2012.[7]
On December 3, 2012, a ceremony was held for Wagner's appointment in the Supreme Court of Canada courtroom. The event was attended by outgoing chief justice Beverley McLachlin, the federal minister of justice and attorney general, Rob Nicholson and the Quebec deputy minister of justice, Nathalie G. Drouin.[8]
On December 12, 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau nominated Wagner as Beverly McLachlin's successor as chief justice of Canada.[9][10]
On January 23, 2021, Wagner became Administrator of the Government of Canada following the resignation of Governor General Julie Payette in response to a workplace harassment investigation. The chief justice of Canada is the deputy governor general, and can act as governor general when the office is vacant.[11][4]
Personal life
Wagner is a Roman Catholic.[12] Wagner's father Claude was also a jurist. His grandfather was a German Jewish immigrant originally from Bavaria. Wagner has two children who are also lawyers.[1]
Honours
Scholastic
- Honorary degrees
Location | Date | School | Degree | Gave Commencement Address |
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Ontario | June 19, 2019 | University of Ottawa | Doctorate | Yes [13] |
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Memberships and fellowships
Country | Date | Organization | Position |
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United States | American College of Trial Lawyers | Honorary Fellow [14] |
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See also
References
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- ↑ 5.0 5.1 5.2 Quebec Court of Appeal. The Honourable Richard Wagner. Retrieved October 2, 2012. Archived May 17, 2014, at the Wayback Machine
- ↑ CBC News (October 2, 2012). "Quebec judge Richard Wagner nominated to Supreme Court" Archived October 3, 2012, at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
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Preceded by as Former Governor General | Order of Precedence of Canada as Chief Justice |
Succeeded by Justin Trudeau as Prime Minister |
Preceded by as Prime Minister | Order of Precedence of Canada as Administrator |
Succeeded by Elizabeth II as Queen |
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