The Honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the following appointments to the Supreme Court of British Columbia:
Julianne K. Lamb, QC, a partner at Guild Yule LLP in Vancouver, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Madam Justice Lamb replaces Mr. Justice T.C. Armstrong (New Westminster), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 16, 2021. Prior to her appointment, Justice Lamb served as a Bencher for the Law Society. We thank her for her service.
Lauren Blake, Principal Lawyer at Legacy Tax + Trust Lawyers in Vancouver, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Madam Justice Blake replaces Mr. Justice H. Slade (Vancouver), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective March 31, 2021.
Jan Brongers, Senior General Counsel at Justice Canada in Vancouver, is appointed a Judge of the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Mr. Justice Brongers replaces Mr. Justice M. McEwan (Nelson), who resigned on August 31, 2020. The Chief Justice will be transferring Madam Justice L. Lyster (Vancouver) into this vacancy. The vacancy is therefore located in Vancouver.
See the full announcement here.
An announcement and details about a Bencher by-election for the vacancy in Vancouver County will be released at a later date.