News Release

FREDERICTON (GNB) – Eleven New Brunswick lawyers have been appointed Queen's counsel. Lt.-Gov. Jocelyne Roy Vienneau made the announcement today.

The recipients are:

• Lee C. Bell-Smith, Saint John;

• Nathalie Chiasson, Shippagan;

• Michael Comeau, Fredericton;

• George L. Cooper, Moncton;

• Chantal N. Daigle, Quispamsis;

• Annie Daneault, Grand Falls;

• Amanda Evans, Carters Point;

• Kathryn Gregory, Fredericton;

• David L.E. Peterson, Fredericton;

• William G. Stephenson, Fredericton; and

• Chantal Thibodeau, Dieppe.

J. Ernest Drapeau, chief justice of New Brunswick, chairs the committee that makes recommendations to the lieutenant-governor.

The designation of Queen’s counsel recognizes the accomplishments and contributions made by these individuals to their profession and community.

The swearing-in ceremony will take place on Monday, Oct. 30, at the legislative assembly in Fredericton.