He represented Milgaard in an inquiry into his wrongful conviction, which contributed to a somewhat unusual history between Wolch and the Supreme Court of Canada.
The inquiry lasted 21 days and ultimately reshaped how the legal system in Canada operates in terms of minimizing the risks of wrongful convictions, recognizing indicators of when those risks are present, and responding to past cases where a wrongful conviction is subsequently alleged.
In 1982, two guards at Stony Mountain Penitentiary in Manitoba were taken hostage by multiple prisoners, including three convicted killers.
He has represented Canada at international Contract Bridge tournaments, won multiple prizes, and once played against Omar Sharif.
In 2001, Wolch was one of the major shareholders to loan Maple Leaf Distillers 3.1 million to help it expand and meet an agreement with Pernod Ricard, the third-largest wine distributor in the world.
Mr. Wolch married Linda Nodder in 1969 and they eventually had five children together: Amanda, Eden, Glynnis, Shana and Gavin.
He was married to Sheilah Martin, a lawyer, professor, judge, and puisne justice of the Supreme Court of Canada from 2000 until his death in 2017.
[3] On July 17, 2017, Hersh was pronounced dead at the Foothills hospital after collapsing at his Calgary home early in the morning due to a heart attack.