The Honourable John D. Arnup, a titan of Canadian law, left an indelible mark on the profession as a litigator, jurist, and legal pioneer.

Following his call to the bar in 1935, Justice Arnup soon emerged as a gifted advocate and leader of the Canadian litigation bar.  He practiced law in Toronto at a firm that in 1950 was known as Mason, Foulds, Arnup, Walter & Weir, and is now known as WeirFoulds LLP.  In 1951, Justice Arnup became a Bencher of the Law Society of Upper Canada (now called the Law Society of Ontario) and later became Treasurer (presiding officer).  In this role, he made exceptional contributions to legal education and pioneered the universal legal aid system in Ontario.

In 1970, Justice Arnup was appointed to the Court of Appeal for Ontario where he served with distinction for fifteen (15) years.  The WeirFoulds-Arnup Cup serves as a tribute to Justice Arnup’s outstanding contributions to Canada and the legal profession during a career that spanned over 50 years.