Dawn Pentelechuk
CanadajudgeFemale7.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Dawn Pentelechuk is an esteemed Canadian judge currently serving as the Acting Chief Justice of the Alberta Court of Appeal. She is recognized for her commitment to judicial independence and has emphasized the importance of maintaining a clear separation between the judiciary and the executive branches of government. Recently, she was part of a rare public statement issued by Alberta's chief justices, reiterating the foundational role of judicial independence in a democratic society, following controversial remarks made by Premier Danielle Smith suggesting a desire to influence judicial decisions.
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Acting Chief Justice Dawn Pentelechuk issued a statement about the importance of independent courts.
Carney nominates Manitoba’s Glenn Joyal to Supreme CourtCanada· 2026-06-22
Acting Chief Justice Dawn Pentelechuk issued a statement underlining the importance of independent courts.
Judges must speak out to bolster public confidence in courts, Chief Justice Glenn Joyal saysCanada· 2026-02-12
Top judges in Alberta, led by the province’s acting Chief Justice Dawn Pentelechuk, issued a rare statement that underlined the importance of independent courts in a healthy democracy.
Danielle Smith calls on Mark Carney to give Alberta more say in selection of judgesCanada· 2026-02-04
Dawn Pentelechuk is the Acting Chief Justice who signed the statement emphasizing judicial independence.
Alberta justices emphasize independence in rare statement after remarks by Danielle SmithCanada· 2026-01-28
