Robert Leurer

Robert W. Leurer is the tenth Chief Justice of Saskatchewan.

His judicial career began in 2017, when he was appointed to the Court of Queen's Bench for Saskatchewan.[1] In 2018, he was appointed to the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan,[2] and in 2023 he succeeded Robert G. Richards as Chief Justice.[3]

Early life

Leurer attended McGill University, and earned a law degree from the University of Saskatchewan.[1] Before entering private practice, he served as a law clerk for W. Z. Estey during Estey's term on the Supreme Court of Canada.[2]

Hobbies

Leurer is a fan of Canadian football, and served on the board of directors of the Saskatchewan Roughriders from 2011 to 2017.[4]

References

  1. ^ a b JUDGES: Court of Appeal, at SaskLawCourts.ca; retrieved September 18, 2025
  2. ^ a b Government of Canada announces judicial appointments in the province of Saskatchewan, at Canada.ca; published September 21, 2018; retrieved September 18, 2025
  3. ^ Prime Minister announces appointment of new Chief Justice of Saskatchewan, at Canada.ca; published October 10, 2023; retrieved September 18, 2025
  4. ^ Ceremony held in Regina to mark installation of new Chief Justice of Sask., by Brandon Harder; in the Regina Leader-Post; published November 23, 2023; retrieved September 18, 2025
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