The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
The Honourable Panagiotis Pamel, a Judge of the Federal Court, is appointed a Judge of the Federal Court of Appeal. Justice Pamel replaces Justice Y. de Montigny, who was appointed Chief Justice on November 8, 2023.
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"I wish Justice Pamel every success as he takes on his new role. I am confident he will serve Canadians well as a member of the Federal Court of Appeal."
-The Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada
Biography
Justice Panagiotis Pamel was appointed to the Federal Court in 2019. After obtaining his Bachelor of Commerce (Finance) from Concordia University in 1983, he attended McGill University, graduating in 1987 with degrees in both civil and common law. He was admitted to the Quebec Bar in 1988.
Prior to his appointment to the Federal Court, Justice Pamel practised at McMaster Meighen, a predecessor firm of Borden Ladner Gervais (BLG). Apart from a short stint in industry, he practised in the area of maritime law at BLG for over 30 years. He acted as counsel in several landmark decisions of the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Supreme Court of Canada in the area of maritime law.
Justice Pamel was a founding member of BLG's Team North and past chair of the Arctic Issues Committee of the Canadian Maritime Law Association. He is a contributor to Canadian Maritime Law, 2nd edition, and has participated in numerous articles in the areas of maritime law and arctic navigation.
