William Joseph Haddad, QC (November 26, 1915 – February 7, 2010) was a lawyer and jurist in Alberta, Canada.
Early life edit
Haddad was born in Meyronne, Saskatchewan, and moved to Edmonton in 1938. He attended the University of Alberta, graduating in 1941 with degrees in arts and law.[1]
Career edit
Lawyer edit
Upon graduation, Haddad served in the Royal Canadian Navy as a lawyer during World War II, achieving the rank of Lieutenant.[2] He was President of the Edmonton Bar Association in 1954 and took silk by becoming Queen's Counsel in 1957.
Justice edit
Haddad was appointed to the District Court of Alberta in 1965[1] and was elevated to the Appellate Division in 1974,[3] retiring in 1991.
Family and later years edit
Haddad had three children, Gail, Ronald and Kenneth.
Upon retirement, Haddad worked until the age of 93 for the Federal Courts as an umpire under the Employment Insurance Act. He also served on the Hospital Privileges Board and set up a bursary in his name at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law.
References edit
- ^ a b "New Judge To Be Sworn In 10 Days". Edmonton Journal. August 21, 1965. p. 14. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ "W. Haddad Heads Bar Association". Edmonton Journal. October 2, 1954. p. 41. Retrieved September 18, 2022.
- ^ "Oath of office taken by Justice". Edmonton Journal. December 10, 1974. p. 3. Retrieved September 18, 2022.