Nova Scotians who use the courts have benefited from technological changes introduced during the pandemic and now a new task force will explore more ways to use technology to improve access to justice and increase efficiencies.

Two prominent Nova Scotia judges retired from the province’s Court of Appeal this year, marking more than 50 years of combined service in the Canadian Judiciary.

Two current Nova Scotia judges received new appointments today, filling some of the vacancies on the province’s superior Courts.

The Honourable Michael J. Wood is the new Chief Justice of the province’s Court of Appeal and the 23rd Chief Justice of Nova Scotia.