Manitoba’s Top Judge Glenn Joyal Tapped for Supreme Court of Canada

Glenn Joyal of the Manitoba Court of Queen's Bench speaks to a reporter in Winnipeg on Sept. 27, 2012. The Canadian Press/Steve Lambert

Prime Minister Mark Carney has selected Manitoba’s head judge to fill an open position on the Supreme Court of Canada.

Manitoba’s Court of King’s Bench Justice Glenn Joyal will leave his provincial position after 15 years to take the place of the retiring Sheilah Martin on the nation’s highest court.