Lawyer Alison Crowe appointed as justice of the peace for Iqaluit
Crowe named to the position on Oct. 24
Lawyer Alison Crowe was appointed as a justice of the peace for Iqaluit on Oct. 24. (File photo)
Updated on Monday, Nov. 18, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
Iqaluit defence lawyer Alison Crowe is now a justice of the peace in Nunavut’s capital city.
Her appointment, effective Oct. 24, was mentioned in the legislative assembly Nov. 1 by Justice Minister David Akeeagok.
Akeeagok referred to Crowe’s appointment when describing the selection process for the position, which he said involves a “justice of the peace appointments and remuneration committee.”
According to Nunavut’s Justice of the Peace Act, this committee consists of a member recommended by the senior judge, a judge of the Nunavut Court of Justice, a justice of the peace, and two representatives of the public who are not employees of the Government of Nunavut.
Crowe and the justice of the peace administrative office confirmed her appointment via an email to Nunatsiaq News.
She said she was unavailable to comment on her new appointment.
The role comes with responsibilities that include presiding over court cases, conducting bail hearings, signing search warrants and officiating at marriages.
Anybody who is appointed may remain in the role until they reach 75 years of age, leave Nunavut, or are removed from his or her post for reasons laid out in the act.
Correction: This article has been updated from its originally published version to correctly identify that the new justice of the peace appointment was mentioned in the legislature by Justice Minister David Akeeagok.
Congratulations to Alison Crowe! Is Nicole Sikma still in her position, or has she been replaced?
She is irreplaceable
Congrads , Lets make Iqaluit great agian !
Please be available for these, it is not acceptable that people have to go to NTI for these rather than the GN or JP
Not aware that marriage licenses are issued by a JP.
The JP’s duties include “performing” marriage ceremonies, not issuing licenses.