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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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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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A graphic with the words "Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Upcoming Webcast. SH-447198 - Richard Robert Martell and Michael Harry Gerald Perrier Vs. The Attorney General of Nova Scotia, representing Her Majesty the Queen in right of the Province of Nova Scotia and Atlantic Provinces Special Education Authority. Date: 28 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 28, 2025, Justice Peter Rosinski will consider a Notice of Motion to approve a proposed settlement in the following class action lawsuit:

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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
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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