April 6, 2023
Manitoba Government Appoints New Judge to Provincial Court of Manitoba in The Pas
The Manitoba government has appointed Lori Ann Hunter as judge of the provincial court of Manitoba in The Pas, Justice Minister Kelvin Goertzen announced today.
“I am pleased to announce the appointment of a new judge of the provincial court, to succeed Judge Theresa McDonald who retired in January after a distinguished career in northern Manitoba,” said Goertzen. “I am confident Judge Hunter, who throughout her career has worked to improve access to justice in the north, will continue to work to uphold and strengthen the rule of law in her new role.”
Hunter was called to the bar in 2012. She began her career as a Crown attorney with Manitoba Prosecution Service, working in Grand Rapids, youth court in The Pas, as well as circuit court attendance in Pukatawagan, Moose Lake, Snow Lake, Cranberry Portage and Flin Flon.
Hunter is of Métis descent and has extensive personal and professional ties to northern Manitoba, the minister noted, adding that her history in the community has given her a foundation to understand the unique and systemic issues that affect northern communities. She has been a small business owner in the community and has also served as a member of The Pas and District Chamber of Commerce and a board member of Aurora House women’s shelter.
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