The Honourable Suzanne Côté has served on the Supreme Court of Canada since December 1, 2014.

Before her appointment, she was a partner at Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP and previously at Stikeman Elliott, leading both firms’ Montréal litigation groups. Over more than 30 years in practice, she built a national reputation for handling complex civil and commercial cases, including class actions, shareholder disputes, product liability, and public law matters.

Originally from the Gaspé Peninsula, Justice Côté began her career practising law in her home region before moving to Montréal. She holds an LL.B. from Université Laval and was called to the Quebec Bar in 1981.

Recognized as one of Canada’s top litigators, she is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers and received the Advocatus Emeritus distinction from the Barreau du Québec. She has taught advocacy and evidence at the École du Barreau du Québec, lectured at several universities, and supported trial advocacy competitions across the province.

Justice Côté has also been active in community life, serving on the boards of the Fondation Jean Duceppe and the Société d’histoire de la Gaspésie.