Carney nominates Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court

Prime Minister Mark Carney has nominated Glenn Joyal, the Chief Justice of Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench, to fill a vacancy on the Supreme Court of Canada. The appointment, announced Monday, June 22, 2026, follows the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin, who left the court on May 30.

Joyal, 66, has served as Manitoba’s chief trial judge since 2011. In a statement, Carney said Joyal has demonstrated the integrity, experience, and sound judgment required for the nation’s highest court. Justice Minister Sean Fraser and the Prime Minister’s Office highlighted the nominee’s career-long work to improve access to justice, modernize court operations, and advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

The selection process began in March, when an independent advisory board reviewed applications and submitted a shortlist of qualified candidates to the prime minister. Joyal’s nomination is Carney’s first appointment to the Supreme Court since taking office last spring. Members of the House of Commons justice committee are scheduled to take part in a special hearing on the selection process, which will be followed by a question-and-answer session involving Joyal and members of both the...