Office of the Attorney General, Justice and Consumer Affairs, October 22, 2010 - Fredericton
Blais receives Queen's counsel
Attorney General and Minister of Justice and Consumer Affairs Marie-Claude Blais was officially sworn in as Queen's counsel today. The appointment was confirmed during a private ceremony held at the Court of Appeal in Fredericton before Chief Justice Ernest Drapeau. Blais, who was appointed as a member of executive council on Oct. 12, is the first women to hold these positions in New Brunswick. From left: Blais; and Drapeau.