Sheilah Martin
Justice Sheilah Martin has served on the Supreme Court of Canada since 2017 and is recognized for her commitment to fairness and progressive legal principles. Before her appointment, she was the dean of the University of Calgary law school and worked as a criminal and constitutional litigator. She announced her retirement effective May 30, 2024, after more than eight years on the top bench, a decision that opens the opportunity for Prime Minister Mark Carney to appoint a successor.
Born on May 30, 1953 (73 years old)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canada | 1 | 8.00 | 0.19% | +0% | 38,005,238 | 73,511 | $1,700,000 | 3,288$ |
| Totals | 1 | 38,005,238 | 73,511 | $1,700,000 | 3,288$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
Recent Mentions
Canada:
Justice Sheilah Martin wrote the R.B.-C. judgment in her final months of work as she retires this year.
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Canada:
A seat on the Supreme Court opened in mid-January, when highly regarded Justice Sheilah Martin announced her retirement.
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Canada:
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin announced her retirement in January.
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Canada:
Justice Sheilah Martin contributed to the majority opinion in the Supreme Court's ruling on mobility rights.
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Canada:
Justice Sheilah Martin of the Supreme Court announced her retirement.
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Canada:
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin is set to retire in May.
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Canada:
In mid-January, Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin, from Alberta, said she will retire at the end of May.
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Canada:
Justice Sheilah Martin only occasionally makes the initial inquiry.
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Canada:
Justice Sheilah Martin of the Supreme Court of Canada on Tuesday announced she is planning to retire in May, after more than eight years on the top bench.
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