From the Department of Justice Canada
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointments 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.
The Honourable Heather MacNaughton, a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia, is appointed a Justice of Appeal of the Court of Appeal for British Columbia in Vancouver. Justice MacNaughton replaces Justice D.C. Harris, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 1, 2025.
Julia E. Lawn, Partner at Nathanson, Schachter & Thompson LLP in Vancouver, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver. Justice Lawn replaces Justice H. MacNaughton (Vancouver) who was elevated to the Court of Appeal for British Columbia effective March 7, 2025.