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In a rare public response months ago, Chief Justice Bora Laskin said Supreme Court decisions were not biased toward federalism.
In a rare public response months ago, Chief Justice Bora Laskin said Supreme Court decisions were not biased toward federalism.

In a rare public response months ago, Chief Justice Bora Laskin said Supreme Court decisions were not biased toward federalism.

Date5/18/1978
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Mr. Justice Bora Laskin, at 61 one of the youngest and most junior members of the Supreme Court, is the new Chief Justice of Canada. The first Jewish member of the Supreme Court, Laskin has been a justice for less than four years. He succeeds Chief Justice Gerald Fauteux, 73, who resigned on Dec. 23.
Mr. Justice Bora Laskin, at 61 one of the youngest and most junior members of the Supreme Court, is the new Chief Justice of Canada. The first Jewish member of the Supreme Court, Laskin has been a justice for less than four years. He succeeds Chief Justice Gerald Fauteux, 73, who resigned on Dec. 23.
3/20/1970
Fed up: Mr. Justice Tom Berger, of the British Columbia Supreme Court, says he decided to quit the bench when he drew the ire of Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Bora Laskin
Fed up: Mr. Justice Tom Berger, of the British Columbia Supreme Court, says he decided to quit the bench when he drew the ire of Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Bora Laskin
6/24/1983
Chief Justice Bora Laskin is said to be a regular at diplomatic parties
Chief Justice Bora Laskin is said to be a regular at diplomatic parties
10/22/1981
Constitutional study: Professor John Laskin, nephew of Supreme Court Chief Justice Boro Laskin, addressed his University of Toronto law class on the constitution yesterday
Constitutional study: Professor John Laskin, nephew of Supreme Court Chief Justice Boro Laskin, addressed his University of Toronto law class on the constitution yesterday
9/28/1981
Bora Laskin. Named to Supreme Court
Bora Laskin. Named to Supreme Court
3/20/1970
At cemetery: Mourners from Holy Blossom Cemetery in Scarborough flank the hearse that carried the casket of the late Chief Justice Bora Laskin to its final resting place yesterday
At cemetery: Mourners from Holy Blossom Cemetery in Scarborough flank the hearse that carried the casket of the late Chief Justice Bora Laskin to its final resting place yesterday
3/28/1984
In the Supreme court of Newfoundland, December term, 1837, 1st Victoria, the Honourable Henry John Boulton, chief justice of the said island, plaintif(...)
In the Supreme court of Newfoundland, December term, 1837, 1st Victoria, the Honourable Henry John Boulton, chief justice of the said island, plaintif(...)
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I have to admit it bothers me, said Anne Broecher, seen here with son Anthony, 3, about the Supreme Court decision that may mean eviction for Island r(...)
I have to admit it bothers me, said Anne Broecher, seen here with son Anthony, 3, about the Supreme Court decision that may mean eviction for Island r(...)
6/24/1977
Former chief justice weds. Hon. J. C. McRuer, 78, a former chief justice of the Ontario SUpreme Court, and his bride, Robina Dow, 65, are seen leaving(...)
Former chief justice weds. Hon. J. C. McRuer, 78, a former chief justice of the Ontario SUpreme Court, and his bride, Robina Dow, 65, are seen leaving(...)
2/8/1969
Judge Howland. It's an honor. Mr. Justice William Howland of the Ontario Court of Appeal has been appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario
Judge Howland. It's an honor. Mr. Justice William Howland of the Ontario Court of Appeal has been appointed chief justice of the Supreme Court of Ontario
11/4/1977
Laskin, Bora - Family
Laskin, Bora - Family
12/30/1973
Laskin, Bora - Family
Laskin, Bora - Family
12/30/1973