Barry Leon | |
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ECSC Commercial Court Judge | |
In office 2015–2018 | |
Monarch | Elizabeth II |
Personal details | |
Nationality | Canadian |
Alma mater | University of Toronto (LLB);Ivey Business School,University of Western Ontario (MBA);University of Alberta (BA) |
Occupation | Judge and arbitrator |
Profession | Lawyer |
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