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Eleanor Dawson | |
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| Judge of the Federal Court of Canada | |
| In office July 2, 2003 –December 27, 2009 | |
| Judge of the Federal Court of Appeals | |
| In office December 28,2009 –September 2020 [1] | |
| Preceded by | C. Michael Ryer |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Burnaby,British Columbia |
| Alma mater | University of Manitoba |
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