August 31, 2001
Ottawa, Ontario
Prime Minister Jean Chrétien today announced the appointment of the
Honorable Armand DesRoches of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island as Chief
Justice of the Supreme Court of Prince Edward Island, Trial Division. He
replaces the Honourable Kenneth R. MacDonald who retired from that position on
August 31, 2001.
Chief Justice DesRoches was born and educated in Miscouche, Prince Edward
Island. In 1966, he received a Bachelor of Laws from Dalhousie University,
Halifax and was admitted to the Bar of Prince Edward Island the following year.
During his years in practice, Chief Justice DesRoches held various positions in
the Office of the Judge Advocate General in Ottawa including having served as
Chief Military Judge. He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Prince Edward
Island - Trial Division in 1991.
This appointment is effective September 1, 2001.
