Richard Wagner PC (French pronunciation: [vaɡnɛʁ];[2] born April 2, 1957) is a Canadian jurist serving as the 18th and current Chief Justice of Canada since 2017.

On October 2, 2012, Prime Minister Stephen Harper nominated him to the Supreme Court of Canada to replace retiring Justice Marie Deschamps.

[6] On December 12, 2017, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau appointed Wagner as Beverly McLachlin's successor as chief justice of Canada.

[10] Wagner was also criticized for excessive foreign travel as chief justice, as well as overstepping the court's constitutional role.

[11] On January 23, 2021, Wagner became Administrator of the Government of Canada following Governor General Julie Payette's resignation in response to a workplace harassment investigation.

[12][13] Only justices of the Supreme Court of Canada are authorized to perform federal viceregal duties on an acting basis.