From the Department of Justice Canada
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Lindsay R. LeBlanc, K.C., Partner at Cox Taylor in Victoria, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Victoria. Justice LeBlanc replaces Justice A.J. Saunders (Victoria), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective November 26, 2024.
"I wish Justice LeBlanc every success as she takes on her new role. I am confident she will serve the people of British Columbia well as a member of the Supreme Court of British Columbia."
—The Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada