Carney Chooses Next Supreme Court Justice

Prime Minister Mark Carney is poised to name Canada’s next Supreme Court justice—just days after Justice Sheilah Martin’s retirement—with the race narrowing to two top-tier candidates: Manitoba’s Chief Justice Glenn Joyal and Alberta judge Anna Loparco. Both are multilingual, champion access to justice for French speakers, and bring distinct strengths—Joyal, a seasoned voice on Indigenous rights and judicial independence, recently sided with a child welfare ruling against federal and provincial governments; Loparco, less visible but deeply experienced in family law and restorative justice, focuses on keeping youth out of traditional courts. The vetting board surprisingly recommended only these two, signaling a fast-tracked process that could conclude by month’s end. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/d93df65f9bfef37f