Manitoba appoints first reconciliation judge in Canada (opens in new tab)

Manitoba has appointed Provincial Court Judge Jerilee Ryle as associate chief judge of reconciliation, a newly created role she said she believes is the first of its kind in Canada. Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced the appointment Friday, saying the role is intended to strengthen relationships between the courts and Indigenous communities. Ryle will connect with Indigenous communities and help the provincial court make reconciliation-related changes, while also carrying out the duties of...