What changed?
On May 29, 2026, the Department of Justice Canada announced that Karen C. Perron has been appointed a judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa.
Appointment details from the official release
- Justice Perron was an Associate Judge at the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario in Ottawa before this appointment.
- The Justice Canada release states that she replaces Justice L. Lacelle, who resigned effective December 31, 2025.
- The release also says the Chief Justice transferred Justice R. Ryan Bell into the Kingston vacancy, so the resulting vacancy is located in Ottawa.
- Justice Canada describes federal judicial appointments as Governor General appointments made on Cabinet advice and recommendations from the Minister of Justice, with Judicial Advisory Committees playing an evaluation role.
Why it matters
Superior courts hear serious civil, criminal, family, and constitutional matters. Federal judicial appointments therefore affect court capacity, regional scheduling, and the public record of who may hear Ontario Superior Court matters.
Research note
This is an appointment update, not a case outcome or a conduct finding. The article relies on the public Justice Canada news release and the Government of Canada news API listing. It does not include media contact phone numbers or email addresses from the release.
Sources
- Department of Justice Canada: May 29, 2026 Ontario judicial appointment release
- Government of Canada news API: Department of Justice news releases listing
Caveats
This article summarizes public Government of Canada materials only. It is not a biography, endorsement, criticism, or legal analysis of any matter before the court. Judicial appointment announcements can be corrected or supplemented by official sources after publication. This is general public-record research, not legal advice.