Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Announces Judicial Appointment to the Tax Court of Canada
Ottawa, Ontario, December 6, 2024 – The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the appointment of The Honourable Justice Thomas J. Walsh P.C. to the Tax Court of Canada.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Justice Walsh to the Tax Court of Canada,” said Minister Lametti. “His extensive experience and expertise in tax law will be a valuable asset to the Court.”
Justice Walsh has served as a Judge of the Federal Court of Canada since 2017. Prior to his appointment to the Federal Court, he was a partner at the law firm of Walsh & Associates, where he practiced exclusively in the area of tax law.
Justice Walsh has a long history of involvement in the legal community. He is a past chair of the Canadian Bar Association’s National Taxation Section and a former member of the board of directors of the Canadian Tax Foundation. He has also been a frequent speaker and author on tax law topics.
Justice Walsh holds a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa and a Master of Laws degree in taxation from Osgoode Hall Law School. He is a member of the Law Society of Ontario and the Canadian Bar Association.
The Tax Court of Canada is a specialized court that hears appeals from decisions of the Minister of National Revenue under the Income Tax Act, the Excise Tax Act, and the Customs Act. The Court also has original jurisdiction to hear certain types of tax disputes, such as disputes over the validity of tax assessments.
The appointment of Justice Walsh to the Tax Court of Canada is effective December 19, 2024.
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