Canada’s 1st judge dedicated to reconciliation appointed in Manitoba (opens original article in a new tab)

Manitoba appoints its first associate chief judge of reconciliation, Jerilee Ryle, to help heal relationships between the courts and Indigenous communities while performing standard judicial duties. The role aims to address historical injustices and overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system.

• Manitoba appoints first associate chief judge of reconciliation, Jerilee Ryle, to foster relationships between courts and Indigenous communities
• Ryle will perform standard associate justice duties including policy development and public education on the court system
• The role aims to address historical injustices and overrepresentation of Indigenous people in the justice system
• Reconciliation efforts include shifting towards restorative justice and modeling the position after late senator Murray Sinclair's work