Michael Tulloch, who began his career as an assistant Crown attorney in Peel Region and Toronto before entering private practice, where he specialized in criminal law, was sworn in Friday as chief justice of Ontario and president of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
He was appointed to the Superior Court of Justice in 2003 and later to the Ontario Court of Appeal. Tulloch directed independent reviews of Ontario’s police oversight systems and the province’s street check legislation, according to a news release.
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— Doug Downey (@douglasdowney) March 24, 2023
Today, I had the distinct honour of joining Premier @fordnation & attending the swearing-in of the Honourable Michael Tulloch as the Chief Justice of Ontario & President of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.
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"In his new role, Chief Justice Tulloch will lead one of the most respected benches in the country that considers and adjudicates some of the most important issues confronting our society," said Attorney General Doug Downey, who is also the MPP for Barrie-Springwater-Oro-Medonte.
"As Attorney General of Ontario, I look forward to a continued collaboration at the Court of Appeal and with the new chief justice, as the government and the courts modernize the justice system and improve access to justice."
Chief Justice Tulloch was born in Jamaica. He holds a B.A. from York University and a LL.B. from Osgoode Hall Law School. He has also received honorary Doctor of Laws degrees from the Toronto Metropolitan University, the University of Guelph, and the Law Society of Ontario, as well as an honorary Doctor of Divinity degree from Tyndale University and Seminary. He was admitted to the Bar of Ontario in 1991.
"On behalf of our government and all Ontarians, I congratulate Chief Justice Tulloch as he takes on this important, critical role," said Downey.
"Finally, I would like to thank the former chief justice, the Honourable George Strathy, whose work to modernize court procedures and support awareness of mental health challenges in the legal profession has helped make Ontario’s justice system one of the most respected in the world," he added.
Tulloch was appointed as Chief Justice by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.
