The Supreme Court of Canada is marking its 150th anniversary this year and decided for the first time in 39 years to have a formal opening ceremony that involved an unveiling of sorts that has provoked debate among the legal profession.

New black fabric was highlighted by red piping on the fringes. Absent were the red robes with white mink trim known fondly as "Santa Robes."{ai:summary}The Supreme Court of Canada marks its 150th anniversary this year.It held its first formal opening ceremony in 39 years, featuring an unveiling that has sparked debate among the legal profession.
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Supreme Court's ditching of ceremonial 'Santa robes' sparks sartorial debate among legal profession

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