Bora Laskin

Bora Laskin PC CC FRSC (October 5, 1912 – March 26, 1984) was a Canadian jurist who served as the 14th chief justice of Canada from 1973 to 1984. Laskin was appointed a puisne justice of the Supreme Court in 1970, and served on the Ontario Court of Appeal from 1965 to 1970. Before he was named to the bench, Laskin worked as a lawyer and in academia.

"Justice Laskin" redirects here. For his son and Ontario Court of Appeal justice, see John I. Laskin.
The Right Honourable
Bora Laskin
PC CC FRSC
14th Chief Justice of Canada
In office
December 27, 1973 – March 26, 1984
Nominated byPierre Trudeau
Appointed byRoland Michener
Preceded byGérald Fauteux
Succeeded byBrian Dickson
Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
In office
March 23, 1970 – December 27, 1973
Nominated byPierre Trudeau
Preceded byGérald Fauteux
Succeeded byLouis-Philippe de Grandpré
Justice of the Ontario Court of Appeal
In office
1965–1970
Nominated byLester B. Pearson
Personal details
Born(1912-10-05)October 5, 1912
Fort William, Ontario
DiedMarch 26, 1984(1984-03-26) (aged 71)
Ottawa, Ontario
Resting placeHoly Blossom Memorial Park, Toronto, Ontario
SpousePeggy Tenenbaum
RelationsSaul Laskin (brother)
John B. Laskin (nephew)
ChildrenJohn, Barbara
Alma materUniversity of Toronto, Osgoode Hall Law School, Harvard Law School
ProfessionLawyer
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