
Beverley McLachlin
Beverley McLachlin is a distinguished Canadian lawyer and author who served as the Chief Justice of Canada from 2000 to 2017, making history as the first woman to hold this position. With an impressive tenure of 17 years, she is recognized for her contributions to the Canadian legal system and her advocacy for justice. After retiring from the bench, McLachlin transitioned into writing, achieving remarkable success as a crime novelist. Her debut novel, 'Full Disclosure,' was published in 2018 and quickly became a bestseller, followed by two more novels in the Jilly Truitt series, including 'Proof,' which was released in 2024. McLachlin's writing often reflects her legal expertise and offers insights into the Canadian justice system.
Born on Mar 07, 1943 (82 years old)
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Retired chief justice Beverley McLachlin described him as 'a kind and loyal man' who had one of the finest legal minds she had ever encountered.
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Supreme Court chief justice Beverley McLachlin rings with Canadian exceptionalism in her ruling.
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In the 2004 case Haida Nation v. British Columbia, then chief justice Beverley McLachlin rejected the so-called 'doctrine of conquest'.
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The longest-serving chief justice of Canada, Beverley McLachlin, is from Alberta.
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Beverley McLachlin is a bestselling crime novelist and former chief justice of Canada.
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