Canadian Press NewsAlert: Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire May 30

January 13, 2026

Canadian Press NewsAlert: Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire May 30

Supreme Court of Canada Justice Sheilah Martin is given a standing ovation at her welcoming ceremony in Ottawa on Friday, March 23, 2018. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang (The Canadian Press)

OTTAWA — Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin says she will retire from the court effective May 30.

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Jim Bronskill, The Canadian Press

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Published January 13, 2026

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