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Who is Glenn Joyal, Canada’s most recent appointee to the Supreme Court?
The trilingual playwright has deep Franco-Manitoban roots that include a connection to Métis leader and Member of Parliament Louis Riel
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Loonie Politics
· Jun 22, 2026
A few facts about Supreme Court of Canada nominee Glenn Joyal
OTTAWA — A quick sketch of Glenn Joyal, who has been nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada: AGE: 66. EARLY YEARS: Raised in a bicultural family in St. Boniface, Man. Father with deep Franco-Manitoban roots, mother of Polish heritage. EDUCATION: Attended St. Paul’s Jesuit High School, Winnipeg. Bachelor of arts, Simon Fraser University. Studied [] The post A few facts about Supreme Court of Canada nominee Glenn Joyal appeared first on Loonie Politics.
Global News
· Jun 29, 2026
Glenn Joyal faces MP questions on Supreme Court of Canada nomination
Joyal has been chief justice of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba since 2011. His nomination to the Supreme Court was announced by Prime Minister Mark Carney last week.
National Post
· Jun 25, 2026
FIRST READING: Even the new ‘conservative’ Supreme Court justice has a weakness for identity politics
Glenn Joyal compelled Manitoba lawyers to state their pronouns in court, and seeks a 'tri-jural' system where Indigenous law is co-equal with Canadian law
CBC News
· Jun 22, 2026
Manitoba Court of King's Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal nominated to Supreme Court of Canada
The chief justice of Manitoba's Court of King's Bench has been nominated to Canada's highest court.
Canadian Sport Scene
· Jun 27, 2026
Christine Sinclair and Yvan Cournoyer honoured by Canada
Canadian Olympic gold medalist Christine Sinclair of Burnaby, British Columbia and Hockey Hall of Famer Yvan Cournoyer of Drummondville, Quebec are being honoured federally in 2026. Sinclair, who received the Officer of the Order of Canada in 2017, is now receiving the companion of the Order of Canada. Cournoyer is being named an Officer of [] The post Christine Sinclair and Yvan Cournoyer honoured by Canada appeared first on Canadian Sport Scene.
Western Standard
· Jun 22, 2026
Carney nominates Manitoba chief justice Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court
Prime Minister Mark Carney has nominated Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling the vacancy left by the retirement of Justice Sheilah Martin last month.
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Related coverage for "Who is Glenn Joyal, Canada’s most recent appointee to the Supreme Court?": Loonie Politics — A few facts about Supreme Court of Canada nominee Glenn Joyal. Global News — Glenn Joyal faces MP questions on Supreme Court of Canada nomination. National Post — FIRST READING: Even the new ‘conservative’ Supreme Court justice has a weakness for identity politics. CBC News — Manitoba Court of King's Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal nominated to Supreme Court of Canada. Canadian Sport Scene — Christine Sinclair and Yvan Cournoyer honoured by Canada. Western Standard — Carney nominates Manitoba chief justice Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court