Glenn Joyal
CanadajudgeMale9.0Global Dominance: 0.01%Chief Justice Glenn Joyal is a distinguished jurist serving on the superior court in Manitoba. He gained notoriety in recent years for presiding over significant cases, including those involving pandemic health restrictions. In 2021, he became the target of an undercover surveillance scheme orchestrated by lawyer John Carpay, which aimed to discredit him. The incident led to widespread condemnation and highlighted issues of legal ethics and judicial integrity.
Country presence
Recent news mentions
Glenn Joyal has been nominated by Prime Minister Carney for the Supreme Court of Canada.
Carney nominates Manitoba’s Glenn Joyal to Supreme CourtCanada· 2026-06-22
Chief Justice Glenn Joyal emphasizes the need for judges to speak out to maintain public confidence in the courts.
Judges must speak out to bolster public confidence in courts, Chief Justice Glenn Joyal saysCanada· 2026-02-12
Of the bilingual candidates that the Prime Minister could choose from, Prof. Kennedy – and other legal experts on Tuesday – suggested that Chief Justice Glenn Joyal of the Manitoba Court of King’s Bench would be a top name.
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire in MayCanada· 2026-01-13
Chief Justice Glenn Joyal was followed by a private investigator hired by John Carpay and another lawyer.
Alberta law society disbars Calgary lawyers who had Manitoba judge followedCanada· 2025-09-04
