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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.

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.

Date3/20/1970
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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
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
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
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
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
Move over, dad: Mr. Justice George A. Gale, who succeeds J. C. McRuer as chief justice of Onatrio July 1, welcomes his son, Robert William, 25, into t(...)
Move over, dad: Mr. Justice George A. Gale, who succeeds J. C. McRuer as chief justice of Onatrio July 1, welcomes his son, Robert William, 25, into t(...)
6/26/1964
Bora Laskin. Named to Supreme Court
Bora Laskin. Named to Supreme Court
3/20/1970
Brian Dickson, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, donned robes for the last time last week, aided by court attendent Lou Lefebvre. Yesterda(...)
Brian Dickson, chief justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, donned robes for the last time last week, aided by court attendent Lou Lefebvre. Yesterda(...)
7/1/1990
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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Ex Chief Justice of Supreme Court
Ex Chief Justice of Supreme Court
8/7/1998