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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the Province of Saskatchewan

November 1, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada

The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following judicial appointment in the Province of Saskatchewan:

  • Barry – Glenn Wicks has been appointed a puisne judge of the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan, effective November 1, 2024.

Biography

Justice – Glenn Wicks was born in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, and received his Bachelor of Arts in 1986 and Bachelor of Laws in 1989 from the University of Saskatchewan. He was called to the Bar of Saskatchewan in 1990.

Justice Wicks began his career in private practice in Saskatoon. From 1994 to 2002, he worked as a Crown Prosecutor in Saskatoon and Regina. In 2002, he returned to private practice, specializing in criminal law.

Justice Wicks has been a member of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Saskatchewan. He has also served as a Director of the Saskatchewan Trial Lawyers Association and as a member of the Board of Governors of the University of Saskatchewan.

This appointment is the result of the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity, and will continue to ensure the appointment of highly qualified jurists to the bench.

Quote

“I am pleased to announce the appointment of Justice Barry – Glenn Wicks to the Court of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan. Justice Wicks has a wealth of experience in both the Crown and defence sectors, and I am confident that he will serve the people of Saskatchewan well.”

  • The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

Media inquiries:

Media Relations Department of Justice Canada 613-957-4207 media@justice.gc.ca


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