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Sheilah L. Martin (born May 31, 1956) is a puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, having served in that role since December 18, 2017. She was nominated to the court by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on November 29, 2017.
Learn about Sheilah L. Martin, a justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, lawyer, professor and expert in judicial ethics. She has worked on landmark cases involving Indigenous rights, wrongful convictions, sexual assault and more.
Learn about the life and career of Justice Sheilah L. Martin, who was born and raised in Montréal and became a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada in 2017. She has a background in civil law, common law, and constitutional law, and has taught, practiced, and advocated for fairness and equal justice for all.
Nov 17, 2019 · Learn about the life and career of Justice Sheilah Martin, the newest justice on the Supreme Court of Canada. She is known for her work on equality rights, legal ethics, and innovative approaches to criminal and constitutional law.
Feb 11, 2024 · Justice Martin shares her journey from Montreal to Alberta, her experience as a judge on the Supreme Court of Canada, and her views on law and justice. She also talks about her pro bono work, her advice to law students, and the difference between Canadian and American courts.
In my role as a law professor, I was called on to teach a wide array of topics — everything from torts and contracts to evidence and corporate law. As a junior professor, I was even assigned a course on personal property security law!
Nov 29, 2017 · Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has nominated Alberta-based judge, author and academic Sheilah Martin to the Supreme Court of Canada.
