Ritu Khullar Obituary, Alberta Death – Legal Community Mourns Chief Justice

The legal community in Alberta and across Canada is mourning the passing of the Honourable Ritu Khullar, Chief Justice of Alberta and Chief Justice of the Courts of Appeal of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories, who died on September 3, 2026.

Khullar’s death marks the loss of a highly respected figure in Canada’s justice system. She was remembered for her commitment to fairness, integrity, judicial independence and public service throughout a distinguished legal career.

Remembering Ritu Khullar

Before joining the judiciary, Khullar spent more than two decades in private practice and established herself as a leading Alberta lawyer. Her areas of work included public law, labour and employment, privacy, administrative law, human rights and constitutional matters.

She appeared before courts and tribunals across Canada, including the Supreme Court of Canada, building a reputation as a skilled advocate and dedicated legal professional.

Khullar was appointed to the Alberta Court of King’s Bench in March 2017. The following year, she joined the Courts of Appeal of Alberta, Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.

In November 2022, Khullar was appointed Chief Justice of Alberta and Chief Justice of the Courts of Appeal of Nunavut and the Northwest Territories. Her leadership reflected a continued focus on the administration of justice, judicial independence and public confidence in the courts.

Tributes to Chief Justice Ritu Khullar

Following news of her passing, colleagues and officials paid tribute to Khullar’s professionalism, compassion and dedication.

She was remembered not only for her legal knowledge but also for her thoughtfulness, humility and support for others within the legal profession.

Ritu Khullar Cause of Death

The specific cause of Ritu Khullar’s death has not been publicly disclosed. No illness or other circumstance surrounding her passing should be reported without confirmation from her family or an authorized source.

Family and Legal Community Mourn

Khullar’s passing leaves a significant loss for her family, friends, colleagues and the broader Canadian legal community. Her decades of work as a lawyer and judge established a lasting legacy within Alberta’s justice system.

Funeral and memorial arrangements have not been included in the available information. Further details may be announced by her family when appropriate.

Ritu Khullar will be remembered for her intellect, integrity, compassion and lifelong dedication to justice and public service.