Officer of the Order of Canada

• Awarded on: April 6, 2006
• Invested on: December 15, 2006

Constance Glube is a retired chief justice of Nova Scotia (Court of Appeal) who has made enduring contributions to the administration of justice for more than four decades. A trailblazer, she was the first woman appointed as a chief justice in Canada when, in 1982, she served in this position on the Supreme Court of Nova Scotia. Praised for her integrity, fairness and sound judgment, she strove to make the courts more efficient and accessible. An advocate for continuing education for judges, she has advanced this cause as a member of various judicial associations. She continues to be a role model for women of all ages and professions.