A new associate judge has been appointed to the Supreme Court of British Columbia, adding to the court’s capacity to provide timely and fair access to justice throughout the province.

Justice Amy Peck’s appointment is effective on Sept. 5, 2025, and her resident location will be in Vancouver. Like many other judicial postings, Peck may use video-conferencing technology to support other regions and will also travel to areas outside of Vancouver.

Called to the B.C. bar in 2005, Peck brings nearly 20 years of diverse legal experience to the bench. A partner at Whitelaw Twining, Peck practised commercial litigation and professional liability with expertise in procedural applications, enforcement, costs assessments and matters under key provincial legislation.

Peck began her career in the construction litigation group at Borden Ladner Gervais, later serving as in-house counsel at O2E Brands Inc. and Simplex Legal LLP. From 2017-20, Peck was a tribunal member with the Civil Resolution Tribunal, adjudicating strata and small claims disputes.

Known for professionalism in high-conflict situations, particularly with self-represented litigants, Peck brings to the Supreme Court a strong record of litigation, adjudication and commitment to access to justice.

This appointment supports the B.C. government’s ongoing commitment to ensuring the Supreme Court has the judicial resources needed to meet the demands of the justice system and serve the people of the province effectively.

Quick Facts:

• The process to appoint Supreme Court associate judges begins with an open application.
• Candidates are reviewed by an ad hoc committee made up of a representative of B.C.’s deputy attorney general, a B.C. Supreme Court justice, a representative of the Law Society of B.C. and a representative of the Canadian Bar Association’s B.C. branch.
• Following consultation with the chief justice, the attorney general makes a recommendation to cabinet, which makes the final appointment through an order-in-council.
• Associate B.C. Supreme Court judges are judicial officers who handle a wide range of pre-trial and procedural matters in civil and family cases.
• An associate judge was previously known as a master; the title changed on Jan. 15, 2024.
• Associate judges preside over civil chambers and registrar hearings, and make decisions about pre-trial motions and procedural orders.
• In hearing and disposing of the pre-trial work of the court, associate judges help ensure that trials, which are overseen by a justice or judge, run smoothly and occur in a timely manner.
• They also travel regularly throughout the province to meet changing demands.

Learn More:

Read about the Supreme Court of B.C.: https://www.bccourts.ca/supreme_court/