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Mary T. Moreau is a puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in 2023. Prior to her appointment she served as a judge of the Court of King's Bench of Alberta, where she was appointed chief justice in 2017, having originally joined that court in 2017 after a career as a litigation lawyer in Edmonton. A francophone from Alberta, her appointment brought representation of both Alberta and the province's francophone community to the Supreme Court.
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When was Mary T. Moreau appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada?
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Mary T. Moreau to the Supreme Court of Canada in 2023. She joined the court after a judicial career in Alberta.
What was Mary T. Moreau's role before joining the Supreme Court of Canada?
Before her appointment to the Supreme Court, Moreau served on Alberta's Court of King's Bench. She became its chief justice in 2017 after first joining that court as a judge.
What does puisne justice mean in Mary T. Moreau's title?
A puisne justice is a regular member of a court who is not the chief justice. Moreau serves in that role on Canada's highest court, whose decisions apply across the country.
Which Canadian prime minister appointed Mary T. Moreau?
Justin Trudeau appointed Mary T. Moreau to the Supreme Court of Canada in 2023. Her appointment followed her work as a senior judge and chief justice in Alberta.
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