Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada Announces Judicial Appointments in the Province of Alberta
Ottawa, Ontario, December 19, 2024 – The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following judicial appointments under the new judicial application process introduced on October 20, 2016. The new process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of highly qualified, impartial, and representative judges.
The following appointments were made to the Alberta Court of Queen’s Bench:
- The Honourable Joanne B. Veit is appointed a Judge of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. Madam Justice Veit received a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta in 1994 and a Master of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2003. She was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1995. Madam Justice Veit has practiced law in both private practice and as in-house counsel, specializing in employment and labour law. She has also served as an adjudicator with the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal and as a mediator.
- The Honourable Stephen R. Phillips is appointed a Judge of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta. Mr. Justice Phillips received a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calgary in 1990 and a Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa in 1994. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1995. Mr. Justice Phillips has practiced law in both private practice and as in-house counsel, specializing in commercial litigation and arbitration. He has also served as an arbitrator with the ADR Institute of Canada.
These judicial appointments are effective December 19, 2024.
Biographical Notes
The Honourable Joanne B. Veit
Madam Justice Joanne Veit was born and raised in Edmonton, Alberta. She received her Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Alberta in 1994 and her Master of Laws degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2003. She was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1995.
Madam Justice Veit has practiced law in both private practice and as in-house counsel, specializing in employment and labour law. She has also served as an adjudicator with the Alberta Human Rights Tribunal and as a mediator.
Madam Justice Veit is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Alberta Bar Association, and the Canadian Employment Law Association. She is also a volunteer with the Edmonton Community Legal Centre.
Madam Justice Veit is married and has two children.
The Honourable Stephen R. Phillips
Mr. Justice Stephen Phillips was born in Calgary, Alberta. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Calgary in 1990 and his Bachelor of Laws degree from the University of Ottawa in 1994. He was admitted to the Alberta Bar in 1995.
Mr. Justice Phillips has practiced law in both private practice and as in-house counsel, specializing in commercial litigation and arbitration. He has also served as an arbitrator with the ADR Institute of Canada.
Mr. Justice Phillips is a member of the Canadian Bar Association, the Alberta Bar Association, and the ADR Institute of Canada. He is also a volunteer with the Calgary Legal Guidance Association.
Mr. Justice Phillips is married and has two children.
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