Michael Tulloch
By Prince Moore
Jamaican born judge of the Court of Appeal for Ontario Michael Tulloch has been appointed the new Chief Justice of Ontario and President of the Court of Appeal for the province.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made the announcement on Monday.
Mr. Tulloch was appointed by the Governor General on the advice of Cabinet and the recommendation of the Prime Minister.
He replaces George Strathy, who retired on August 31 this year.
As Chief Justice, he is responsible for the leadership and administration of the courts and also serves as a member of the Canadian Judicial Council which works to improve the quality of judicial services in the superior courts of Canada.
Mr. Tulloch was appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice for Ontario in 2003.
He was elevated to the Court of Appeal for Ontario in 2012, becoming the first Black Canadian to sit on any appellate court in Canada.
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