Edward Bayda

Edward Dmytro Bayda
Chief Justice of Saskatchewan
In office 1981–2006
Preceded by	E. M. Culliton
Succeeded by	John Klebuc
Personal details
Born	September 9, 1931 Alvena, Saskatchewan
Died	April 2, 2010 (aged 78) Izmir, Turkey
Alma mater	University of Saskatchewan
Religion	Roman Catholic

Edward Dmytro Bayda (September 9, 1931 – April 2, 2010) was the Chief Justice of Saskatchewan, Canada and Chief Justice of the Province's Court of Appeal.

Bayda was born in Alvena, Saskatchewan. He attended the University of Saskatchewan, where he received a B.A. in 1951 and an LL.B. in 1953. After nearly twenty years of law practice, he was appointed to the Queen's Bench in 1972 and the Court of Appeal in 1974. He became Chief Justice of Saskatchewan in 1981 and retired in September 2006.

External links

• University of Saskatchewan biography of Edward Bayda
• Globe and Mail obituary: Saskatchewan judge was dedicated to protecting Charter rights