Prime Minister announces appointment of new Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable R. Lester Jesudason, a judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division), as the new Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division).
- OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 18, 2024 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today announced the appointment of the Honourable R. Lester Jesudason, a judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division), as the new Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division).
- Associate Chief Justice Jesudason replaces the Honourable Lawrence I. O'Neil, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective October 22, 2023.
- "I wish the Honourable R. Lester Jesudason every success as he takes on his new role as Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia in the Family Division.
- Chief Justices and Associate Chief Justices are appointed by the Governor General on the advice of Cabinet and the recommendation of the Prime Minister.