Appoints Amiram Y. Kotler as Judge, Court of King's Bench of Manitoba
Summary
Justice Amiram Y. Kotler has been appointed a Judge of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba in Winnipeg, effective March 27, 2026. Justice Kotler, formerly Crown Attorney at the Government of Manitoba, replaces Justice G.L. Chartier, who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 5, 2026. The appointment was made under the judicial application process established in 2016, which emphasizes transparency, merit, and diversity in judicial appointments. For parties practicing before the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba, this represents a change in judicial assignment. The appointment does not alter court procedures or legal standards but will affect case scheduling and assignment as the new judge assumes duties.
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The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announced the appointment of Amiram Y. Kotler as a Judge of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba. Justice Kotler, who previously served as Crown Attorney and General Counsel at Manitoba Justice, replaces Justice G.L. Chartier who elected supernumerary status effective January 5, 2026. The appointment follows the 2016 judicial application process designed to ensure transparency, merit, and diversity in federal judicial appointments.
For legal practitioners, litigants, and parties appearing before the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba, this appointment means cases may be reassigned to Justice Kotler as he assumes judicial duties. The appointment does not create new compliance obligations but reflects the ongoing renewal of the judicial bench through the federally administered appointment process.
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Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Manitoba
From: Department of Justice Canada
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The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016.
March 27, 2026 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency, 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.
Amiram Y. Kotler, Crown Attorney at the Government of Manitoba in Winnipeg, is appointed a Judge of the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba in Winnipeg. Justice Kotler replaces Justice G.L. Chartier (Winnipeg), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 5, 2026.
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“I wish Justice Kotler every success as he takes on his new role. I am confident he will serve the people of Manitoba well as a member of the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba.”
— The Hon. Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
Biography
Justice Amiram Y. Kotler grew up in Winnipeg before leaving to study at the University of Toronto and ultimately at McGill University, where he received the Aime Geoffrion gold medal in law. After clerking for Justice Frank Iacobucci at the Supreme Court of Canada, he worked for three years in New York City before returning to Winnipeg to take a job with Manitoba Justice. He was called to the Manitoba bar in 2001.
Justice Kotler worked as a Crown Attorney for over 20 years, serving in many capacities. In 2013, he was appointed General Counsel and assumed supervisory responsibility over all criminal appeals to the Manitoba Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court of Canada. He argued almost two hundred appeals prior to his appointment. He also consulted on complex prosecutions throughout the province and helped develop Manitoba’s strategy to address the rise of hate crimes and hate-motivated offences.
Justice Kotler has served as a sessional instructor at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law for many years, teaching criminal law and procedure. He also volunteered and coached boxing at a community gym, mentored at-risk youth and sang in a doo-wop group.
Quick facts
- Federal judicial appointments are made by the Governor General, acting on the advice of the federal Cabinet and recommendations from the Minister of Justice.
- The Judicial Advisory Committees across Canada play a key role in evaluating judicial applications. There are 17 Judicial Advisory Committees, with each province and territory represented.
Contacts
For more information, media may contact:
Jeremy Bellefeuille
Director of Communications
Office of the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and Minister responsible for the Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency
613-957-4207
Jeremy.Bellefeuille@justice.gc.ca
Media Relations
Department of Justice Canada
613-957-4207
media@justice.gc.ca
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