The Honourable Peter deCarteret Cory, B.A., LL.B., LL.D. (born October 25, 1925) was a puisne judge of the Supreme Court of Canada from 1989 to 1999. October 25 is the 298th day of the year (299th in leap years) in the Gregorian Calendar, with 67 days remaining. ... 1925 was a common year starting on Thursday (link will take you to calendar). ... The Supreme Court Building in Ottawa The Supreme Court of Canada is Canadas highest court and is located in the capital city of Ottawa. ... 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ...

Born in Windsor, Ontario, the son of Andrew and Mildred (Beresford Howe) Cory, he was educated at the University of Western Ontario (Assumption) receiving his B.A. in 1947 and at Osgoode Hall Law School receiving his LL.B. in 1950. He was called to the Ontario Bar in 1950. As a pilot in the RCAF, he served overseas with 6th Bomber Group. He was appointed to the Queen's Council in 1963. He practised law with Holden, Murdoch and was elected a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada in 1971. }|135px|City of Windsor, Ontario Official Flag]]|Coat Image=[[Image:{{{Coat Image}}}|135px|City of Windsor, Ontario Coat of Arms]]}} {{Canadian City/Disable Field={{{Disable Motto Link}}}}} Motto: {{Canadian City/Location Image is:{{{Location Image Type}}}|[[Image:{{{Location Image}}}|thumbnail|250px|City of Windsor, Ontario, Canada Location. ... The University of Western Ontario is located in London, Ontario, Canada. ... 1947 was a common year starting on Wednesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1950 was a common year starting on Sunday (link will take you to calendar). ... The RCAF Roundel is based on that of the British Royal Air Force with a maple leaf, a symbol of Canada in the centre. ... 1963 was a common year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... 1971 is a common year starting on Friday (click for link to calendar). ...

He is past chairman of the Ontario Civil Liberties Section of the Canadian Bar Association, past president of the County of York Law Association, past National Director of the Canadian Bar Association, and past president of the Advocates' Society.

He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Ontario High Court in 1974, the Ontario Court of Appeal in 1981, and was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada on February 1, 1989. He is an Hononourary Colonel of the 426 (T) Training Squadron. He retired from the Supreme Court on June 1, 1999. In 2004 he was named the 11th Chancellor of York University. 1974 is a common year starting on Tuesday (click on link for calendar). ... 1981 is a common year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... February 1 is the 32nd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1989 is a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ... June 1 is the 152nd day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (153rd in leap years), with 213 days remaining. ... 1999 is a common year starting on Friday of the Common Era, and was designated the International Year of Older Persons by the United Nations. ... 2004 is a leap year starting on Thursday of the Gregorian calendar. ... York University (YorkU) is a large comprehensive university, located in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. ...

In 2002 he was made a Companion of the Order of Canada. 2002 is a common year starting on Tuesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... The Order of Canada is Canadas highest civilian honour, awarded to those who adhere to the Orders motto Desiderantes meliorem patriam meaning desiring a better country. ...

He is married to Edith Nash and has three children: Christopher, Andrew, and Robert.

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