New Judicial Appointments in Ontario Announced
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced new judicial appointments in Ontario. These appointments are part of a process established in 2016, which focuses on transparency and merit.
Appointments Announced:
- Scott N. Latimer: Previously a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice in Milton, Latimer has been appointed to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Welland. He takes over from Justice D.L. Edwards, who became a supernumerary judge on December 13, 2022.
- Amy J. Ohler: A sole practitioner from Toronto, Ohler has been appointed to the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in St. Catharines.
The appointments aim to reflect the diversity of the Canadian population and ensure the selection of jurists who meet high standards of excellence and integrity.