Alberta’s government continues to deliver on its commitment to build a strong, responsive and well-supported justice system. Michael Ewenson, KC, will be appointed to the Calgary Criminal Division and Calgary Region of the Alberta Court of Justice effective May 11. Increasing the number of justices helps maximize the courts’ ability to hear cases in a timely manner.
“Appointments to our courts continue to be a priority as we strive to ensure Albertans have access to an efficient justice system that works better and faster. I am confident that Michael Ewenson, KC, will excel as a justice for the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary, and I congratulate him on his new role.”
Mr. Ewenson, KC, has significant criminal justice experience, including serving with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service from 2005 to 2021, first as a Crown prosecutor and later for a decade as an assistant chief Crown prosecutor. He joined the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) in 2021, serving as acting executive director and later as permanent executive director in 2022.
“On behalf of the Alberta Court of Justice, I am pleased to welcome and congratulate Mr. Ewenson on his appointment. His experience and dedication to public service will support the court’s commitment to a fair, accessible and timely justice system. We look forward to Mr. Ewenson’s contributions in serving Albertans.”
Since June 2023, Alberta’s government has made a total of 49 judicial appointments, including 47 to the Alberta Court of Justice – justices of the peace, justices, assistant chief justices and a chief justice – and two applications judges to the Court of King’s Bench.
Michael Ewenson, KC, received his law degree from the University of New Brunswick in 2001 and completed a master of laws degree in international criminal law in 2015, from the National University of Ireland. He has wide-ranging experience as a criminal prosecutor, including more than 15 years as a Crown prosecutor with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service, from 2005 to 2021. During this time, he conducted complex criminal and homicide prosecutions and served 10 years as assistant chief Crown prosecutor with significant litigation and managerial responsibilities. He was appointed acting executive director of the Alberta Serious Incident Response Team (ASIRT) in 2021 and permanent executive director in 2022. In 2025, he was named interim chief executive officer of Alberta’s Police Review Commission and was appointed King’s Counsel in 2024.
Quick facts
- Lawyers with at least 10 years at the bar can apply to become a justice of the Alberta Court of Justice.
- Each application undergoes a thorough, independent review by both the Alberta Judicial Council and the Alberta Judicial Nominating Committee before being recommended for appointment.
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