Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announces a judicial appointment in the province of Manitoba

March 26, 2024 – Ottawa, Ontario – Department of Justice Canada

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, today announced the following appointment under the judicial application process established in 2016. This process emphasizes transparency, merit, and the diversity of the Canadian population, and will continue to ensure the appointment of jurists who meet the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

Robynne B. Kazina, Partner at Taylor McCaffrey LLP in Winnipeg, is appointed a Judge of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba (Family Division) in Winnipeg. Justice Kazina replaces Justice J.A. MacPhail (Winnipeg), who elected to become a supernumerary judge effective January 22, 2024.

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“I wish Justice Kazina every success as she takes on her new role. I am confident she will serve Manitobans well as a member of His Majesty’s Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba.”

–The Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada

Biography

Justice Robynne B. Kazina was born and raised in Winnipeg. She obtained her Bachelor of Social Work from the University of Manitoba and went on to earn her Juris Doctor (J.D) and Master of Social Work through the combined degree program at the University of Toronto. She was admitted to the Manitoba Bar in 2006.

Justice Kazina worked exclusively in the area of family law for her entire legal career. She worked in private practice at Taylor McCaffrey LLP, where she became a partner in 2013.

Justice Kazina was an instructor of Advanced Family Law at the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law. She was involved in numerous educational initiatives for both the legal profession and community, and was a frequent lecturer in family law. She was a leader in the legal community, being the Chair of the Family Law Section and Women Lawyers’ Forum for the Manitoba Bar Association. She was committed to community service being awarded the Manitoba Pro Bono Award of Excellence Award, the Community Builder Award by the LGBT* Manitoba Chamber of Commerce, and the Canadian Bar Association Ally Award by the Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Community Section.

Justice Kazina enjoys spending time at the family cottage and traveling with her husband Ryan and two sons.