Moncton, New Brunswick

Visit to Moncton, New Brunswick

On March 10 and 11, 2025, Chief Justice Richard Wagner and Justices Suzanne Côté and Sheilah L. Martin will participate in a unique visit to Moncton, New Brunswick.

Through various events and activities, judges will meet with members of the legal and academic communities and engage with students, the public and the media. Participants will have a chance to learn more about the Court and reflect on how its decisions have shaped our democracy.

Building on the success of the Court’s visits to Winnipeg in 2019 and Quebec City in 2022, this is the second in a series of 5 visits planned throughout 2025 as part of the Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary commemorations.

Visit schedule

Monday, March 10
 Tuesday, March 11
Media availability
A media availability will be held. Preregistration is required. Journalists may contact media@scc-csc.ca for more information.

 Visit with local secondary school students
Justices will interact with local secondary school students and answer their questions on our judicial system. Read more about meetings with young people.
Visit with law students from local universities
Judges will meet with students and faculty members at the Faculty of Law at the Université de Moncton. Students from the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Faculty of Law will also take part.
 Public event at the Capitol Theatre
Members of the public are invited to take part in this special public forum at the Capitol Theatre on Tuesday, March 11, at 3 pm. Questions for the judges can be submitted prior to the event. Read more about the public event.
Visit at Moncton City Hall
Details to follow.


 Event with the legal community
Judges will take part in an event with members of the local legal community.

Beyond the bench: a dialogue with Judges of the Supreme Court of Canada

The Supreme Court of Canada is one of the country’s most significant institutions. Judges have the responsibility of deciding legal issues of public importance, and their decisions have an impact on the lives of all Canadians.

How do the judges of the Supreme Court decide Canada’s most difficult legal questions?

Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Justice Suzanne Côté and Justice Sheilah L. Martin will explore this and more at a free town hall-style public event.

With decades of experience between them, the judges will answer questions from the public on a wide range of topics, such as:

  • What does it mean to be a judge? How did your career path lead you to where you are today?
  • How does the Court balance competing rights and opposing interests?
  • How do you maintain the Court’s independence and integrity, in light of pressures in society today?
  • What are some of the challenges and opportunities facing judges, and how do you approach them?

Submit your questions to Moncton150@scc-csc.ca and you could have them answered directly by judges of the Supreme Court.

Date: Tuesday, March 11, 2025
Time: 3 pm
Location: Capitol Theatre, 811 Main Street, Moncton, N.B., E1C 1G1

Reserve your seat today.

Please note that this is not a legal information clinic and the judges will not be able to give legal advice or answer questions about specific cases.

Arrive early to ensure you have enough time for security screening. Security screening will start at 2 pm.

Journalists and official photographers will be on site and you may, therefore, be photographed.

Photos taken during the event may be used on the Court’s social media platforms, its website and various publications.

Download a PDF version of the invitation.

Engaging with young people

In addition to the public session, judges will also meet with students from local secondary schools and local universities, namely the Faculties of Law from the Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick.

“Building trust in the justice system begins with education,” says Chief Justice Richard Wagner. “We are excited for the community to learn more about the Court and how it serves them. See you in Moncton!”

Latest news

March 12, 2025

On their second day in Moncton, Chief Justice Wagner and Justices Côté and Martin exchanged with representatives from the Elsipogtog Healing to Wellness Court to learn about their efforts to make justice more accessible in their community. They then met with high school students and later members of the public to discuss the role of the Supreme Court and how it defines our democracy. The visit concluded with a gathering of members of the bench and bar.

The success of this visit would not have been possible without the dedication of the local organizing committee. Thank you!

The organizing committee

A group photo of the Chief Justice, the judges and the Moncton organizing committee

Visit to the Elsipogtog Healing to Wellness Court

Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Justice Côté, Justice Martin and representatives from the Elsipogtog Healing to Wellness Court discuss around a table A group photo of the Chief Justice, the judges and representatives from the Elsipogtog Healing to Wellness Court

Visit with local secondary school students at the Capitol Theatre

The marquee of the Capitol Theatre that reads, “Beyond the bench – Au-delà du banc” Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Justice Côté, Justice Martin and moderators Jason Alcorn and Catherine Le Guerrier speaking to high school students Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Justice Côté, Justice Martin and moderators Jason Alcorn and Catherine Le Guerrier pose in front of an audience of high school students at the Capitol Theatre

Public event at the Capitol Theatre

Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Justice Côté, Justice Martin and moderators Jason Alcorn and Catherine Le Guerrier speaking on stage at the public event Close-up of Chief Justice Richard Wagner speaking at the public event Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Justice Côté, Justice Martin and moderators Jason Alcorn and Catherine Le Guerrier speaking on stage at the public event

Event with the legal community

Chief Justice Richard Wagner speaking to a member of the legal community at a reception Justice Suzanne Côté speaking to members of the legal community at a reception Justice Sheilah L. Martin speaking to a member of the legal community at a reception Moderators Justin Robichaud and Laura Cutler at a podium Chief Justice Richard Wagner and the Chief Justice of New Brunswick, the Honourable J.C. Marc Richard, speak to the legal community at a reception A group photo of the Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Chief Justice J.C. Marc Richard, Chief Justice Tracey Deware and Chief Judge Brian McLean

March 11, 2025

Yesterday, Chief Justice Wagner and Justices Côté and Martin were delighted to connect with so many people during their first day in Moncton. The judges answered questions from the media about the work of the Court and its 150th anniversary in 2025. They then met with students and professors from the Université de Moncton Faculty of Law and the University of New Brunswick Faculty of Law to discuss the work of the Court, access to justice and judicial independence. They concluded the day at Moncton City Hall, meeting dignitaries from Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview.

Visit with law students from local universities

A group photo of the Chief Justice, the judges and representatives from Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Justice Côté, Justice Martin and the Chief Justice of New Brunswick speaking to students at Université de Moncton The Chief Justice of New Brunswick, the Honourable J.C. Marc Richard, speaking to students at Université de Moncton Chief Justice Richard Wagner speaking at a podium at Université de Moncton Chief Justice Richard Wagner, Justice Côté, Justice Martin and moderators Jason Alcorn and Michael Martin speaking to students at Université de Moncton Students from Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick listening to the judges speak Justice Suzanne Côté speaking to representatives from Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick Justice Sheilah L. Martin speaking to representatives from Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick The judges meeting around a boardroom table with faculty from Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick The judges meeting around a boardroom table with faculty from Université de Moncton and the University of New Brunswick

Visit at Moncton City Hall

Chief Justice Richard Wagner speaking to a group at Moncton City Hall A group photo of the Chief Justice, the judges and representatives from the cities of Moncton, Dieppe and Riverview

Media advisory of February 27, 2025

Itinerary for the Supreme Court of Canada Visit to Moncton, N.B.

News release of February 11, 2025

Supreme Court of Canada justices to visit Moncton as part of 150th anniversary commemorations

News release of October 3, 2024

Supreme Court of Canada will commemorate its 150th anniversary in 2025