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Judges of the Provincial Court are appointed by Order-in-Council of the Province of Manitoba upon the recommendation of a Judicial Advisory Committee, which is composed of the Chief Judge, four citizens appointed by the provincial government, the President of the Law Society of Manitoba, the President of the Manitoba Bar Association, and a representative of the Provincial Court judges.
In 1872, The Supreme Court Act was amended by the Manitoba Legislature to change the name of the court to "The Court of Queen's Bench," and the first Chief Justice was appointed in July that year. Also that year, the Petty Sessions were abolished and County Courts were established.
Pursuant to The Court of Appeal Act, [5] the Court consists of a Chief Justice and 12 other judges, all of whom are federally-appointed pursuant to the Judges Act. [1] [2]As a "Superior Court" under section 96 of the federal Constitution Act, 1867, Court of Appeal judges are appointed by the Governor-General of Canada (in practical terms, the Prime Minister of Canada).
Manitoba Justice: Judicial Inquiry Board Manitoba Justice: The Board was established to investigate complaints alleging misconduct by Provincial Court judges, judicial justices of the peace, and masters of the Court of King's Bench; and to conduct proceedings before the Judicial Council when charges of misconduct are laid. Manitoba Labour Board
Legal Aid Manitoba (LAM; French: Aide juridique Manitoba) is an independent agency, established by The Legal Aid Manitoba Act, [22] that provides legal services in Manitoba to those who may require legal aid. [8] LAM receives funding from the Province of Manitoba, Government of Canada, and Manitoba Law Foundation, as well as client fees. [23]
This list of Manitoba government departments and agencies shows the names and periods of activity for departments of the provincial Government of Manitoba, along with their respective agencies, boards, and commissions.
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Robert B. Doyle was appointed a judge of the Family Division of the Manitoba Court of King's Bench on February 29, 2000. He replaced Mr. Justice Gil Goodman, who chose to become a supernumerary judge. Mr. Justice Doyle received his Bachelor of Laws from the University of Manitoba in 1979 and was called