New Chief Judge of Provincial, Family Courts Appointed

Judge Perry F. Borden will be the new chief judge of the Nova Scotia provincial and family courts.

Judge Borden was appointed to the bench in 2020 after serving as a Crown attorney with the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service. His time there included five years in the special prosecutions service, focusing on cybercrime, child pornography, child-luring and sexual assault offences.

“An efficient, well-run court system is important to Nova Scotians and the chief judge plays an important role,” said Attorney General and Justice Minister Brad Johns. “Judge Borden is an experienced and well-respected judge, and our province is fortunate to have someone with his experience assuming the chief judge role. I’d also like to thank outgoing Chief Judge Pamela Williams for her service and contributions to the Nova Scotia provincial and family courts.”

Judge Borden starts his five-year term on Sunday, August 27. Chief Judge Williams will continue to sit as a judge.

Quick Facts:

• Executive Council appoints the chief judge based on the attorney general’s recommendation, which comes from a list of qualified candidates provided by the Recruitment Committee for the Appointment of the Chief Judge of the Provincial and Family Courts
• the committee was chaired by Justice David P.S. Farrar of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal and members included Judge Amy Sakalauskas, Judge Rosalind Michie and layperson George Moody
• the chief judge can be appointed for a term of up to five years

Additional Resources:

A photo of Judge Perry F. Borden is available at: https://news-feeds.novascotia.ca/photos/2023/08/23/chief-judge-appointment

Information on Nova Scotia courts: https://www.courts.ns.ca/