On Wednesday evening, the Ottawa police asked the public for help to locate the 58-year-old, who was later found safe and sound
Justice Gascon was appointed to the Quebec Superior Court in 2002, specializing in commercial law matters such as restructurings and bankruptcies. He joined the Quebec Court of Appeal 10 years later and was named to the Supreme Court by Stephen Harper in June, 2014.Ottawa police called off a search for Supreme Court of Canada Justice Clément Gascon on Wednesday, saying he had been located just hours after issuing a public appeal for assistance.
On Wednesday evening, the Ottawa Police Service asked the public for help to locate the 58-year-old Justice Gascon. He was last seen wearing a black business suit on Wednesday afternoon near the Supreme Court in downtown Ottawa, and his family had expressed concern for his well-being. He was later found safe and sound, police said, without further explanation.His scheduled Sept. 15 departure has created an opening for a judge from Quebec on the nine-member court.
“He has served Canadians with integrity and wisdom,” Justice Wagner said in a news release. “All of his colleagues will miss his commitment and friendship.”
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