Robert Leurer

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

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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. 1 2 JUDGES: Court of Appeal, at SaskLawCourts.ca; retrieved September 18, 2025
  2. 1 2 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