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Nova Scotia Courts News
New Judge Appointed to Supreme Court (Family Division)

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (Family Division) welcomes a new judge with the appointment of Justice Stacey D. O’Neill.

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A portrait of the Honourable Darlene Jamies, Associate Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Supreme Court Welcomes New Associate Chief Justice

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia welcomes Justice Darlene Jamieson as its new Associate Chief Justice.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Statement Regarding Poppies in Courtrooms

Judges are constrained in what they can say publicly. It is often said that judges should only speak through their decisions. Occasionally, however, it is necessary for a Chief Justice/Judge to speak out. This is one of those occasions.

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A graphic with the words "Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Upcoming Webcast. SH-514712 - Isai Estey, by his litigation guardian E. Anne MacRae Vs. The Attorney General of Nova Scotia Representing His Majesty the King in right of The Province of Nova Scotia. Date: 7 November, 2025. Time: 9:30 AM - 4:30 PM. https://www.courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts."
Webcast of Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Proceeding

On Friday, November 7, 2025, Justice Darlene Jamieson will consider a Notice of Motion to approve a proposed settlement in the following class action lawsuit:

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2025/26 Supreme Court Clerkship Opportunity

The application process for the 2025-26 Supreme Court of Nova Scotia clerkship is now open. The deadline for applications is 4:30 p.m. AST on Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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A portrait of the Honourable Patrick J. Murray, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Justice Patrick Murray Retires from Supreme Court

The Honourable Patrick J. Murray, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after 15 years on the Bench.

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