Master Gary Schreider

Master Gary Schreider recounts his early life in Belleville, Ontario, where he was born in 1934 to Polish immigrant grandparents. His path to law began through athletics, particularly football, which he played professionally for the Ottawa Rough Riders while studying law at the University of Ottawa. His connection to law was influenced by mentors like Gordon Henderson at Gowling & Henderson, where he worked as a law clerk in 1957.

After graduating from the University of Ottawa Law School in 1961 and being called to the bar in 1963, Schreider practiced general litigation with several Ottawa firms, including Binks, Chilcott & Schreider and later Dunlap & Schreider. His practice encompassed diverse areas including administrative law, appearing before various tribunals and boards. He also served as Legal Aid Director from 1964-65 and acted as a part-time Small Claims Court judge.

In 1984, Schreider was appointed as Master of the Superior Court of Ontario for the Ottawa region, succeeding Master Donald T. Elliott. As the sole Master for the Ottawa-Carleton area, he handled all motions practice and served as taxing officer. He was also appointed Deputy Registrar in Bankruptcy, covering the region from Ottawa to Kingston. His judicial role represented a shift from the uncertainties of private practice to a more structured judicial environment, where he focused primarily on procedural motions and interlocutory matters.

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