Generating
a Better Understanding of Canada’s Justice System
Selwyn Reginald Romilly came to Canada in 1960 from San Fernando, the second largest city in Trinidad, choosing to settle in Vancouver because several friends who had earlier attended the University of British Columbia advised him that there was no snow in Vancouver. Receiving his undergraduate degree, 1963, Mr. Romilly furthered his studies at the University of British Columbia by graduating in Law, 1966. After practising at Smithers, British Columbia, 1967-74, Mr. Romilly was appointed to the Provincial Court Bench, Terrace, British Columbia, becoming a Provincial Court Judge there in 1974. In 1995, Judge Romilly was appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia. Mr. Justice Romilly is active in a number of key associations. He is an Honorary Member of the Harambee Foundation of Canada, an association involving aid to disadvantaged black youth. Active nationally in contributing to judicial and legal education, the Honourable Mr. Justice Romilly is known across Canada for making speeches and giving seminars aimed at generating a better understanding of Canada's justice system. [Photo, courtesy Mr. Justice Romilly] |