Antonio Lamer
Canadian lawyer and chief justice
Born
July 8th, 1933
92 years ago
Died
2007
18 years ago — 74 years old
Category
Leaders & Politicians
Country
Canada
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Served as the 16th Chief Justice of Canada from 1990 to 2000. Prior to this role, held significant positions within the Canadian legal system including being a judge of the Supreme Court of Canada. Contributed to the development of various legal principles during tenure. After retirement from the bench, engaged in various legal and community activities, continuing to influence the legal landscape in Canada.
Served as Chief Justice of Canada from 1990 to 2000
Judged high-profile cases in the Supreme Court
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