December 12, 2012
New Judge Appointed to Provincial Court in Winnipeg
Attorney General Andrew Swan today announced the appointment of Margaret Wiebe to the provincial court of Manitoba.
“Margaret Wiebe brings years of experience, dedication and skill to her new position,” said Swan. “I’m confident the qualities that made her an exceptional lawyer will help her become a judge who will use her skills to continue making a positive contribution to society and serve all Manitobans well.”
Wiebe received her law degree from the University of Manitoba in 1990 and holds a masters in business administration from Royal Roads University in Victoria, B.C. She has practised law in Winnipeg and Brandon and for the past decade has worked for the Canadian Wheat Board, most recently serving as its director of strategic planning.
Over the years, Wiebe has demonstrated a commitment to community service through various roles on the boards of directors of Special Olympics Manitoba and Special Olympics Canada, said Swan.
The new judge was selected from a list of candidates recommended by an independent judicial nominating committee. The committee was chaired by Ken Champagne, the chief judge of the provincial court of Manitoba and included three community representatives, representatives of the Law Society of Manitoba and the Manitoba branch of the Canadian Bar Association, and a provincial court judge.
The appointment is effective immediately and an official swearing-in ceremony will be scheduled as soon as possible.
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