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Bora Laskin. Named to Supreme Court

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Bora Laskin. Named to Supreme Court

Date3/20/1970

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James, Norman (photographer)

Laskin, Bora (subject)

Toronto Star (Firm) (publisher)

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ProvenanceCourtesy: Toronto Star Photograph Archives

CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive

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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)

Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0061517F

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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

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.

5/18/1978

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

Laskin, Bora - Family

Laskin, Bora - Family

12/30/1973

Laskin, Bora - Family

Laskin, Bora - Family

12/30/1973

Laskin, Bora - Portraits and Obituary

Laskin, Bora - Portraits and Obituary

3/20/1970

Laskin, Bora - Portraits and Obituary

Laskin, Bora - Portraits and Obituary

3/20/1970

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

9/16/1968

Laskin, Bora - Portraits and Obituary

Laskin, Bora - Portraits and Obituary

12/30/1973

Laskin, Bora - Misc and Groups

Laskin, Bora - Misc and Groups

5/18/1978