Mary Moreau
Justice Mary Moreau is a member of the Supreme Court of Canada who played a significant role in the recent ruling against mandatory-minimum sentences for certain child-pornography crimes. In her majority judgment, she emphasized the need for lower-court rulings to reflect Parliament's stance on severe penalties for these offenses.
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The winning candidate for the Supreme Court of Canada, Justice Mary Moreau, is from Alberta.
Danielle Smith aims a water pistol at Ottawa
Canada· 2026-02-07
Justice Mary Moreau from Alberta remains on the top court.
Danielle Smith calls on Mark Carney to give Alberta more say in selection of judgesCanada· 2026-02-04
Justice Mary Moreau only occasionally makes the initial inquiry.
How long do lawyers have to make their case before a Supreme Court judge interrupts them?Canada· 2026-01-24
In 2023, when Justice Mary Moreau was named to the top court from Alberta, she was one of only two people recommended to then-prime minister Justin Trudeau for the opening.
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire in MayCanada· 2026-01-13
Justices Andromache Karakatsanis and Mary Moreau wrote that a new trial is necessary on the charge of attempted murder.
Supreme Court sidesteps decision on when murder can be charged in suicide casesCanada· 2025-12-06
Justice Mary Moreau described child porn as a scourge in her majority judgment.
Supreme Court under fire for ruling against mandatory-minimum sentences in child-porn caseCanada· 2025-11-10
