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Ottawa sees two judicial appointments: Audet named Regional Senior Judge, Beaulieu joins Family Court
Justice Minister Sean Fraser announced on October 19 that Ottawa Family Court judge Julie Audet will become Regional Senior Judge for Ontario's East Region, while Ottawa lawyer Gabrielle Beaulieu is appointed a Family Court judge.
Why it matters
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced on October 19 in Ottawa two judicial appointments for Ontario under the judicial application process established in 2016, both touching Ottawa courts.
Full report
The Honourable Julie Audet, a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Family Court, in Ottawa, is appointed Regional Senior Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario for the East Region. She replaces Justice C.U.C. MacLeod, who returned to the regular complement of active judges effective September 14, 2026.
Gabrielle M.S. Beaulieu, founder of Orbis – Beaulieu Professional Corporation in Ottawa, is appointed a Judge of the Superior Court of Justice of Ontario, Family Court, in Ottawa. She replaces Justice J. Audet, who was appointed Regional Senior Judge effective October 15, 2026.
The Department of Justice said the process emphasizes transparency, merit and the diversity of the Canadian population, ensuring appointed jurists meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.
Source: Department of Justice Canada (canada.ca), October 19, 2026.
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