Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Announces Judicial Appointment in the Province of British Columbia
OTTAWA, ON – The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following judicial appointment in the province of British Columbia:
The Honourable Barry Davies is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. He replaces Justice R.A. Punnett, who retired on September 30, 2022.
Biography
Justice Barry Davies obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Political Science) degree from the University of British Columbia in 1983 and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Victoria in 1987.
Prior to his appointment, Justice Davies was a partner at Davies Barristers, a boutique civil litigation firm based in Surrey, BC. He was called to the bar in 1988 and has practiced exclusively in the areas of civil litigation and dispute resolution.
Justice Davies has been involved in various professional organizations, including the Canadian Bar Association, the Law Society of British Columbia, and the Surrey Bar Association.
He is fluent in English.
Background
This appointment was made under the new judicial application process announced on October 20, 2016.
This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of highly qualified, impartial, and independent judges.
Members of the public are encouraged to apply for judicial positions. More information about the judicial application process can be found on the Department of Justice website.
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