The Honourable Gerald J. Rip, Chief Justice

Credit: Couvrette

Educated at Sir George Williams University (now Concordia University) (B.A.1962) and University of Montréal (LL.B. with Distinction 1965). Called to the Bar of Quebec in 1966 and the Bar of Ontario in 1973. Prior to his appointment, practised in Ottawa with Soloway, Wright, Houston & Associates (1973-83) and the Tax Litigation Section of the Department of Justice  (1968-73).  He continues to guest lecture on various aspects of Canadian tax law in law schools and universities across the country. Appointed Judge of the Tax Court of Canada in July 1983, Associate Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada in September, 2006 and Chief Justice of the Tax Court of Canada on July 15, 2008.