Chief Justice of New Brunswick
The Chief Justice of the Province of New Brunswick, Canada holds the highest office within the Province's judicial system. The Chief Justice is a member of the Court of Appeal, the highest court in the Province. The governor general in Council appoints the Chief Justice and other judges of the Appeals Court.
The Chief Justice is traditionally consulted before any government decision that would alter the administration of justice.[1]
The position is currently vacant. J.C. Marc Richard, chief justice from 2018, announced he was stepping down effective August 1, 2026.
Historical list of chief justices of New Brunswick
| Chief Justice | Term |
|---|---|
| George D. Ludlow | 1784–1808 |
| Jonathan Bliss | 1809–1822 |
| John Saunders | 1822–1834 |
| Ward Chipman | 1834–1851 |
| Sir James Carter | 1851–1865 |
| Robert Parker | 1865–1865 |
| William J. Ritchie | 1865–1875 |
| Sir John C. Allen | 1875–1896 |
| William H. Tuck | 1896–1908 |
| Frederick E. Barker | 1908–1913 |
| Ezekiel McLeod | 1914–1917 |
| Sir J. Douglas Hazen | 1917–1935 |
| John B. M. Baxter | 1935–1946 |
| Charles D. Richards | 1946–1955 |
| John B. McNair | 1955–1964 |
| George F. G. Bridges | 1964–1972 |
| Charles J. A. Hughes | 1972–1984 |
| Stuart G. Stratton | 1984–1992 |
| William L. Hoyt | 1993–1998 |
| Joseph Z. Daigle | 1998–2003 |
| J. Ernest Drapeau | 2003–2018 |
| J.C. Marc Richard | 2018–2026[2][3] |
References
- ↑ https://www.courtsnb-coursnb.ca/content/cour/en/ocj/chiefjustice.html
- ↑ "Prime Minister announces appointment of new Chief Justice of New Brunswick" (Press release). PMO. May 4, 2018.
- ↑ New Brunswick Court of Appeal: Update regarding the Chief Justice of New Brunswick.
External links
- New Brunswick Court of Appeal Archived 2009-07-01 at the Wayback Machine