Sheilah Martin
Justice Sheilah Martin has served on the Supreme Court of Canada since 2017 and is recognized for her commitment to fairness and progressive legal principles. Before her appointment, she was the dean of the University of Calgary law school and worked as a criminal and constitutional litigator. She announced her retirement effective May 30, 2024, after more than eight years on the top bench, a decision that opens the opportunity for Prime Minister Mark Carney to appoint a successor.
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A seat on the Supreme Court opened in mid-January, when highly regarded Justice Sheilah Martin announced her retirement.
Glenn Joyal introduces himself to legislators as Supreme Court appointment approaches
Canada· 2026-06-30
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin announced her retirement in January.
Carney nominates Manitoba’s Glenn Joyal to Supreme CourtCanada· 2026-06-22
Justice Sheilah Martin contributed to the majority opinion in the Supreme Court's ruling on mobility rights.
Supreme Court delivers expansive view of mobility rights, but says COVID-19 rules reasonableCanada· 2026-02-13
Justice Sheilah Martin of the Supreme Court announced her retirement.
Judges must speak out to bolster public confidence in courts, Chief Justice Glenn Joyal saysCanada· 2026-02-12
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin is set to retire in May.
Supreme Court produces fewer rulings than in past yearsCanada· 2026-02-05
In mid-January, Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin, from Alberta, said she will retire at the end of May.
Danielle Smith calls on Mark Carney to give Alberta more say in selection of judgesCanada· 2026-02-04
Justice Sheilah Martin 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
Justice Sheilah Martin of the Supreme Court of Canada on Tuesday announced she is planning to retire in May, after more than eight years on the top bench.
Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire in MayCanada· 2026-01-13
