'A judicial superstar': Alberta Chief Justice Catherine Fraser retiring after 30 years on the job yyc abjustice yyccourts
Fraser’s retirement will be official as of July 30, a news release said Friday. She was first appointed to the position in 1992, marking the first time a woman was appointed as the chief justice of any province in Canada. She is also the chief justice of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
“I have been humbled, and grateful, to have had this unparalleled opportunity to serve the citizens of Alberta, the Northwest Territories and Nunavut,” said Fraser in the release. “I have been fortunate to have worked with talented colleagues on the Alberta and Northern Courts of Appeal and the Canadian Judicial Council dedicated to achieving the highest level of justice for those we serve.”
Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin said Fraser worked tirelessly to provide “first-class justice” to the people of Alberta.Article content “Known for her brilliant judgments, inspired leadership, administrative acumen and forward-thinking, she has been a judicial superstar whose many contributions will also benefit future generations,” said Martin.
Fraser was appointed to the Queen’s Bench in 1989 and two years later was appointed to the court of appeals.University of Alberta, University of Windsor, University of Calgary and the University of Lethbridge. She has participated in judicial education initiatives in Australia, New Zealand, England, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Serbia, Croatia, Taiwan, Zimbabwe and the Palestinian Territories.
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