Ottawa, July 2 -- Prime Minister Mark Carney on Monday announced the appointment of Justice Glenn D. Joyal to the Supreme Court of Canada, filling the vacancy created by the retirement of Justice Sheilah L. Martin.

A judge for more than 25 years, Joyal has been recognised for his work to improve access to justice, modernise court operations and advance reconciliation with Indigenous Peoples.

Before joining the bench, he practised criminal, constitutional and civil law in Manitoba and served as both a provincial and federal Crown prosecutor.

As part of the federal government's judicial appointment process, Joyal participated in a public question-and-answer session with parliamentarians following a special hearing by the House of Commons...