John Major Quoted in Financial Post
May 27, 2010 - In "'Classic' Power Struggle; Constitutional References Rare," John Major addresses the petition to the Supreme Court of Canada to hear the case of whether the federal government can, within its constitutional powers, create a federal securities regulator. The piece was written by Jim Middlemiss for the Financial Post.
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John Major Discusses Proposed Bilingual Bill
May 2, 2010 - Janice Tibbetts' National Post article, “Legal Community Divided Over Bilingualism on Supreme Court,” quotes John Major as one of the leading voices in the debate over the proposed bilingual requirement for Supreme Court of Canada judges.
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John C Major Q.C. Discusses Bilingual Requisite for Supreme Court Judges
April 22, 2010 - Appearing in the Canadian Press, Bruce Cheadle’s article, “Bilingual Prerequisite for SCOC Judges Stirs Debate Over Legal Talent Pool,” gathers quotes from various legal experts across Canada and features quotes from John Major providing his opinion on the proposed bilingual requisite for Supreme Court judges. “If I were having a tumour removed, I wouldn’t much care about the linguistics of the surgeon. I’d want his competency.”
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John C. Major Discusses Proposed Bilingual Requirements for Supreme Court Justices
April 14, 2010 - In an interview posted on The Mark, "Bilingual Judges: What's the Verdict," John C. Major discusses the proposed bilingual requirement for supreme court justices, focusing on the need for competence to be the overriding factor determining potential judges.
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John C. Major Comments on Proposed Supreme Court Justice Requirements
April 9, 2010 - Appearing in the Ottawa Sun, Mindelle Jacob’s article, “Bilingual Judge Bill Bad Precedent,” discusses Bill C-232, which would require Supreme Court of Canada justices to be bilingual. John C. Major is interviewed regarding the proposed requirement, stating, “It’s essential that we pick not the most gifted language people, but the most gifted lawyers (for the bench).”
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The Honourable Jack Major Named to Order of Canada
July 2, 2008 - On July 1, 2008, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Michaëlle Jean, Governor General of Canada, announced that the Honourable Jack Major, has been appointed a Companion of the Order of Canada for his contributions to the Canadian justice system.
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Former Supreme Court Justices Jack Major and Harry Nolan Honoured by the Legal Archives Society of Alberta
January 31, 2007 - (Calgary) Bronze busts honouring former Supreme Court of Canada Justices Harry Nolan and Jack Major were unveiled this evening at a reception sponsored by the Legal Archives Society of Alberta and attended by members of the Alberta judiciary and bar. The busts will be placed prominently in the new Calgary Court House scheduled to open in August.
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Informed Consent Presentation
February 16, 2006 - Honourable Jack C. Major, Q.C., LL.D. and Andrea Neufeld
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The Honourable Mr. John C. Major, former Supreme Court of Canada Judge, rejoins Bennett Jones LLP
January 5, 2006 - Bennett Jones LLP is pleased to announce that the Honourable Mr. John C. Major, has rejoined the firm's Calgary office.
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