Richard Wagner (judge)

Richard Wagner PC (French pronunciation: ​[vɑɡnɛːʁ] vahg-NAIR; born April 2, 1957) is a Canadian jurist who is serving as the 18th chief justice of Canada. He was sworn in as chief justice on December 18, 2017, having previously served as a puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. On January 23, 2021, Wagner assumed the role of administrator of the Government of Canada, following a workplace review of Rideau Hall and the resignation of Julie Payette as Governor General of Canada. He will serve as administrator until the appointment of a new Governor General.

Richard Wagner (judge)

Richard Wagner PC (French pronunciation: ​[vɑɡnɛːʁ] vahg-NAIR; born April 2, 1957) is a Canadian jurist who is serving as the 18th chief justice of Canada. He was sworn in as chief justice on December 18, 2017, having previously served as a puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. On January 23, 2021, Wagner assumed the role of administrator of the Government of Canada, following a workplace review of Rideau Hall and the resignation of Julie Payette as Governor General of Canada. He will serve as administrator until the appointment of a new Governor General.