Judiciary must listen to ordinary people, says Supreme Court nominee Glenn Joyal
Supreme Court nominee Glenn Joyal testified before a parliamentary committee, describing his judicial philosophy as an 'institutionalist' approach. He emphasized the importance of the rule of law and the symbiotic relationship between the judiciary and parliament.
Why it matters
As a nominee for Canada's highest court, Joyal's judicial philosophy provides insight into how the court may interpret the Constitution and interact with legislative bodies in the future.
Glenn Joyal, the chief justice of Manitoba's Court of King's Bench who has been nominated to Canada's top court, laid out his judicial philosophy as being an "institutionalist" who views judges as the guardians of Canada's Constitution, during a Monday appearance before parliamentarians ahead of his official confirmation.
The article summarizes testimony and provides context on the nominee's background without partisan bias.
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