Jennifer Pereira Honoured with Queen’s Counsel Designation

by Robertson Stromberg | Dec 19, 2018 | Jennifer D Pereira, News

Congratulations to Jennifer Da Silva Pereira who is among the eighteen distinguished Saskatchewan lawyers honoured with the Queen’s Counsel Designation for 2018.

Queen’s Counsel appointments are based on recommendations from a selection committee consisting of Saskatchewan’s Minister of Justice and Attorney General, the Chief Justice of the Court of Appeal for Saskatchewan or the Chief Justice of the Court of Queen’s Bench and the past presidents of the Saskatchewan branch of the Canadian Bar Association and the Law Society of Saskatchewan.

The announcement was made by Justice Minister and Attorney General Don Morgan on Tuesday, December 18.  In his announcement he said, “These individuals have made significant contributions to the legal profession, the justice system and their communities. I’m pleased to recognize their hard work and dedication to our province.”

Those who know Jennifer are well aware of her talents and energy.  Alongside her busy practice, Jennifer tirelessly contributes to her profession and her local, provincial and national communities.  Her involvement in professional and community events are documented on her Robertson Stromberg profile.

Well done and well deserved, Jenn.

Jennifer Pereira To Chair CBA Mid-Winter Meetings

by Robertson Stromberg | Dec 4, 2018 | Jennifer D Pereira, News

“Enhancing Justice” is the title for the Canadian Bar Association’s Mid-Winter Meetings set for January 31 and February 1, 2019 in Saskatoon.  Jennifer Pereira, Chairperson for the event has announced that experts and distinguished speakers addressing the meeting will include:

• Chief Justice R. Wagner of the Supreme Court of Canada
• Chief Justice M. Popescul of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench
• Justice M.T. Megaw and Bill Johnson QC
• Saskatchewan Minister of Justice and Attorney General Don Morgan QC
• Angela Chiason, lawyer and frequent media commentator
• Chief Commissioner of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Commission, Judge David Arnot
• Howard Sapers, Independent Advisor on Corrections Reform

Jennifer Pereira is appointed to the Board of the Canadian Museum of History

by Benjamin | Mar 22, 2018 | Jennifer D Pereira, News

On March 20, 2018 the Honourable Mélanie Joly, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of 19 part-time members to the board of trustees of the Canadian Museum for Human Rights, the Canadian Museum of History, the National Gallery of Canada and the Canadian Museum of Immigration at Pier 21.

Among the trustees appointed to the Canadian Museum of History is Jennifer Pereira who is appointed for a four-year term effective March 12, 2018. Jenn has sat on the boards of a number of organizations, is a member of the Children’s Discovery Museum, and is chair of the Fund Development Cabinet for the Persephone Theatre in Saskatoon.

The Canadian Museum of History, formerly the Canadian Museum of Civilization, is Canada’s national museum of human history. It is located in the Hull area of Gatineau, Quebec, directly across the Ottawa River from Parliament Hill in Ottawa, Ontario. The museum’s primary purpose is to collect, study, preserve, and present material objects that illuminate the human history of Canada and the cultural diversity of its people.

Congratulations Jenn!