He has had a long and distinguished career in the legal profession. A trial lawyer for more than 20 years in northern Ontario, he later served on the highest trial and appeal courts of his province, notably as Chief Justice of the High Court of Ontario. Honorary President of the Association in Defence of the Wrongly Convicted, he is an ardent advocate for justice and fairness in the judicial process. Appointed Ontario's first Integrity Commissioner, he played an important role in the development of the Members' Integrity Act.