James W. Gormley appointed as new chief justice of the Court of Appeal of P.E.I.
CHARLOTTETOWN, P.E.I. — James W. Gormley, a decide of the Supreme Court docket of Prince Edward Island, has been appointed as the brand new chief justice of the Court docket of Enchantment.
In a Might 4 launch, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau introduced Gormley’s appointment, which replaces the Honourable David H. Jenkins, who was elected to retire from his place on Oct. 31, 2022.
“I want Chief Justice Gormley each success as he takes on his new function,” stated Trudeau. “He’s a revered and lively member of the authorized neighborhood with deep ties to his province, and he brings a wealth of expertise to the bench. I’m assured he will likely be an ideal asset to the individuals of Prince Edward Island as Chief Justice.”
Chief justices and affiliate chief justices in Canada are answerable for the management and administration of their courts.
