Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Quebec
Ottawa, December 19, 2024 – The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following judicial appointment:
- The Honourable Pierre-Marc Johnson is appointed a puisne judge of the Superior Court of Quebec for the district of Montreal. Mr. Justice Johnson replaces Madam Justice Anna-Marie Lamer, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective October 28, 2024.
Biography
Mr. Justice Pierre-Marc Johnson received a Bachelor of Laws from the Université de Montréal in 1984. He was admitted to the Barreau du Québec in 1985 and practised family law and youth protection law.
In addition to his significant contributions to legal associations such as the Young Bar Association of Montreal and the Canadian Bar Association, he was a member of the Bâtonnier’s Committee of the Barreau du Québec from 2006 to 2015.
Mr. Justice Johnson was also a member of the Quebec Liberal Party from 1985 to 2001, during which time he served as Minister of Justice and Attorney General from 1989 to 1994 and as Minister of Finance from 1994 to 1998.
Quick Facts
- In 2023, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced 132 judicial appointments, the most in Canadian history. These appointments represent approximately 60 per cent of all judges appointed in the last 15 years.
- Of the individuals appointed in 2023, the following represent diversity:
- 59 % are women
- 8 % are Indigenous
- 21 % are visible minorities
- 13 % are LGBTQ2+
- 6 % are persons with disabilities
Quotes
“I wish Justice Johnson all the best in his new role. I am confident that he will serve the people of Quebec with the same dedication and distinction that he has demonstrated throughout his career.” – The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
“I am honoured to be appointed as a judge of the Superior Court of Quebec. I look forward to serving the people of my province and contributing to the administration of justice in Quebec.” – The Honourable Pierre-Marc Johnson, Puisne Judge of the Superior Court of Quebec
Associated Links
- Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces 132 judicial appointments
- Government of Canada announces more than 80 new judicial appointments
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