BC Supreme Court Associate Chief Justice Retires

Associate Chief Justice

Retires Will Get

$195,000 Pension

An article in today's Vancouver Province reports that the 'Heart' of B.C. high court has retired after serving as a judge for the past 38 years.

He retired on April 15 at the mandatory retirement age of 75 years. B.C. Supreme Court Chief Justice Robert Bauman described him as being the heart of the court in many ways.

During his career he dealt with most of the high profile criminal cases including the Glen Clark trial, the Air India trial and the Basi-Virk trial.

The annunity (pension) he is to receive represents two thirds of his salary of $292,000 for a total of $195,000.

The full article can be seen using this LINK. 

Editor's Comments: I am sure this man has served the Province of British Columbia well during his 38 years of service and likely could have made more money in private practice (perhaps); but being paid nearly $200,000 per year in retirement seems just a little rich considering the financial state of the country.

Just how many of these generous pensions can Joe Taxpayer continue to support, as more and more public servants draw down huge pensions, which are not fully funded?

For comparisons sake, this man served on the BC Supreme court for 38 years, and was earning $292,000 per year. Mr. Jerry Berry is being paid nearly that for two years, for doing nothing. Thanks to the local City Council.