MLT Aikins is pleased to announce the appointment of partner Douglas Hodson, K.C., to the federal Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission.
The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment on October 15, 2024.
The Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission, also known as the Quadrennial Commission, is established under the Judges Act (the Act) to examine the adequacy of the salaries and benefits of the federally appointed judiciary and consists of three members appointed by the Governor in Council. One member is nominated by the judiciary, one is nominated by the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the third is nominated by the other two members of the Commission. Additional information on the Judicial Compensation and Benefits Commission is available here.
Saskatoon-based Douglas Hodson, K.C., is appointed as the member nominated by the judiciary. Douglas attended the University of Saskatchewan and earned a B.Comm. (with honours) in 1981 and an LLB (with distinction) in 1984. He was admitted to the Saskatchewan bar in 1985. Douglas has been a partner at MLT Aikins in Saskatoon since 1991. He focuses on commercial litigation and has significant experience in complex arbitrations, transportation law and shareholder disputes. He has argued significant cases before all levels of Court in Saskatchewan, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba and Ontario and before the Federal Courts and the Supreme Court of Canada.
Douglas was appointed King’s Counsel in 2007. He is a fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and a fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America. He is one of the most distinguished community leaders in Saskatoon. His volunteer portfolio is diverse and extensive, and includes active involvement with a number of professional, business and social organizations. His significant contributions to his profession and community have been recognized on numerous occasions.