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News & Notices

A portrait of the Honourable Glen McDougall, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Justice Glen McDougall Retires from the Supreme Court

The Honourable Glen G. McDougall, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after almost 25 years on the Bench.

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A portrait of the Honourable Pierre Muise, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Justice Pierre Muise Retires from the Supreme Court

The Honourable Pierre L. Muise, a Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after more than 16 years on the Bench.

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Changes to Law Stamps

Following the Fall 2025 sitting of the Nova Scotia Legislature, sections 83, 84, 85, and 88 of the Legal Profession Act related to law stam

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A graphic with the words "Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Upcoming Webcast. Swearing-In Ceremony to honour the Hon. Stacey D. O'Neill, the Hon. Scott R. Campbell, the Hon. Bryna D. Hatt, and the Hon. Michelle M. Kelley. Date: 27 February, 2026. Time: 4:00 p.m. Courts.ns.ca/operations/webcasts.
Supreme Court Swearing-In Ceremony

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia will host a swearing-in ceremony in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia, on Friday, February 27, 2026, to honour the Court’s newest judges – the Hon. Stacey D. O’Neill, the Hon. Scott R. Campbell, the Hon.

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Nova Scotia Courts News
Retired Supreme Court Justice Passes Away

The Honourable K. Peter “Pete” Richard, a retired Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, passed away on December 14, 2025. He was 93 years old.

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Two New Judges Appointed to the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia

The Supreme Court of Nova Scotia has welcomed two new judges with the appointments of the Honourable Justice Bryna Hatt and the Honourable Justice Michelle Kelly.

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A portrait of the Honourable Peter Rosinski, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia
Justice Peter Rosinski Retires from the Supreme Court

The Honourable Peter Rosinski, Justice of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia, is retiring after more than 15 years on the Bench.

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Supreme Court of Nova Scotia Welcomes New Judge to Sydney

The Honourable Justice Scott Campbell is the newest judge of the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia.

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