John Sopinka
John Sopinka, QC (March 19, 1933 – November 24, 1997) was a Canadian lawyer and puisne justice on the Supreme Court of Canada, the first Ukrainian-Canadian appointed to the high court.
John Sopinka | |
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| Puisne Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada | |
| In office May 24, 1988 – November 24, 1997 | |
| Nominated by | Brian Mulroney |
| Preceded by | Willard Estey |
| Succeeded by | Ian Binnie |
| Personal details | |
| Born | March 19, 1933 Broderick, Saskatchewan, Canada |
| Died | November 24, 1997 (aged 64) Ottawa, Ontario, Canada |
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