Released on December 18, 2009
The Government of Saskatchewan is pleased to announce that Barbara J. Tomkins, Q.C. has been appointed a judge of the Provincial Court for Regina.
Judge Tomkins received her Bachelor of Laws from the University of Saskatchewan in 1975 and was admitted to the Law Society of Saskatchewan in 1976. At the various stages in her career, she was a lawyer and manager with the Saskatchewan Legal Aid Commission, a member of the legal department of SaskPower, the province's Ombudsman and most recently the chair of the Automobile Injury Appeal Commission. She was appointed Queen's Counsel in 2008.
"The appointment of a lawyer with such a varied and distinguished career will enhance an already strong Provincial Court bench," Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan said.
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For more information, contact:
Laur'Lei Silzer
Justice and Attorney General
Regina
Phone: 306-787-0775
Email: laurlei.silzer@gov.sk.ca