Suzanne Côté
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The Honourable Madam Justice Suzanne Côté | |
|---|---|
| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada | |
| Assumed office December 1, 2014 | |
| Nominated by | Stephen Harper |
| Appointed by | David Johnston |
| Preceded by | Louis LeBel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | September 21, 1958 Cloridorme, Québec |
| Spouse | Gérald R. Tremblay |
| Alma mater | Laval University |
| Profession | Lawyer |
Suzanne Côté (born September 21, 1958) is a puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada.[1] She was nominated by Prime Minister Stephen Harper to replace retiring justice Louis LeBel. Prior to being appointed to the Supreme Court, she was a partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP in Montréal. She is the first woman appointed directly from private practice.[2] Côté did her legal studies at Laval University, and has taught courses at University of Montréal and the Université du Québec à Rimouski.[3]
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References
- ^ "Canada, Supreme Court of (2001-01-01). "Supreme Court of Canada - Biography - Suzanne Côté". Retrieved 2015-11-16".
- ^ "Suzanne Côté, Quebec lawyer, named by Harper to Supreme Court". November 27, 2014.
- ^ Canada, Supreme Court of (2001-01-01). "Supreme Court of Canada - Biography - Suzanne Côté". Retrieved 2015-11-16.