Category: McMurtry Gardens of Justice

In recognition of the decades of exemplary service to the people of Ontario and Canada by the Honourable Roy, former Chief Justice and former Attorney General of Ontario, and in honour, as well, of the occasion of his retirement, The McMurtry Gardens of Justice was opened and the first sculpture, The Pillars of Justice was unveiled in June of 2007. The Gardens is situated in an historic area of Toronto, between the two courthouses on the north-east side of Queen Street and University Avenue. In addition to adding beauty and interest to an important location in the middle of the …

The Gardens, conceived to honour and celebrate the Rule of Law and the Administration of Justice in Ontario, indeed, in all of Canada, is located on land owned by the Province of Ontario between Osgoode Hall and the Toronto courthouse known as 361 University Avenue. Works of art, made available through the activities of McMurtry Gardens of Justice Inc. (MGJI) and focusing on the central theme of the Gardens, are and will be suitably situated throughout this area. The aim is to increase and enhance public awareness and appreciation of the benefits created and guaranteed by our laws and system …