Richard Wagner (judge)

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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1. When was Richard Wagner (judge) born?April 2, 1957
2. Where was Richard Wagner (judge) born?Montreal, Quebec, Canada
3. What is the appointed chief justice of canada?December 18, 2017
4. What is the served as puisne justice of the supreme court of canada?2012–2017
5. Who is Richard Wagner?Richard Wagner is a judge who helps make Canada’s laws fair for everyone. He is the 18th Chief Justice of Canada, leading the country’s highest court.
6. When did he become Chief Justice of Canada?He became Chief Justice on December 18, 2017. That day he started leading the Supreme Court of Canada.

Jurisprudence: The theory or philosophy of law; the body of law created by judges' decisions.
Constitutional Law: The body of law that interprets and applies the constitution of a country.
Judicial Review: The power of courts to review the actions of the legislative and executive branches for constitutionality.
Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Part of Canada's Constitution that guarantees fundamental rights and freedoms.