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JUNE - 19 - 2021 | VOLUME 29 | NUMBER 25
Mahmud Jamal. Photo: advocates.ca PRIME Minister Justin Trudeau on Thursday announced the nomination of Mahmud Jamal to the Supreme Court of Canada. Trudeau said: “I am pleased to announce the nomination of Justice Mahmud Jamal to the Supreme Court of Canada. Respected around the world, Canada’s Supreme Court is known for its strength, independence, and judicial excellence. I know that Justice Jamal, with his exceptional legal and academic experience and dedication to serving others, will be a valuable asset to our country’s highest court.” Jamal is an Ismaili Muslim who became a member of the Baha’i faith when he married. He is the �irst person of colour to be nominated to the country’s top court. Jamal had a distinguished career as a litigator with a deep commitment to pro bono work prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeal for Ontario in 2019. He appeared in 35 appeals before the Supreme Court of Canada on civil, constitutional, criminal, and regulatory issues. He also taught constitutional law at McGill University and administrative law at Osgoode Hall Law School. He is bilingual. The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada and the Chairperson of the Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments will soon appear
JAMAL was born in Kenya, raised in England, and completed high school in Edmonton. He received a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Toronto, Bachelor of Laws and Bachelor of Civil Law degrees from the Faculty of Law, McGill University, and a Master of Laws from Yale Law School, which he
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attended on a Fulbright Scholarship. He served as law clerk to Justice Melvin Rothman of the Quebec Court of Appeal and Justice Charles Gonthier of the Supreme Court of Canada. Jamal, who is bilingual, practised with Osler, Hoskin and Harcourt LLP in the �ields of appellate litigation, constitutional and public law, class actions, and commercial litigation. He appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in 35 appeals addressing a wide range of civil, constitutional, criminal, and regulatory issues. He also appeared before various provincial courts, the Federal Court, Federal Court of Appeal, and Tax Court of Canada, and federal and provincial administrative tribunals. Jamal was a director of the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, The Advocates’ Society, and the Osgoode Society for Canadian Legal History. He was a member of the Supreme Court Advocacy Institute and a trustee of the Canadian Business Law Journal. He has taught constitutional law at McGill University, administrative law at Osgoode Hall Law School, and published widely in his areas of practice. He was also chair of Osler’s pro bono program and a member of its Partnership Board. In 2019, he was appointed a Justice of the Court of Appeal for Ontario. He and his wife, Goleta, are the proud parents of two teenagers.
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Homicide Team investigating suspicious disappearance of Parminder Paul Rai THE Integrated Homicide Investigation Team (IHIT) is requesting public assistance to advance its investigation into the suspicious disappearance of 33-year-old Parminder Paul Rai. Rai is known to police for his connection to drug and gang activity. His disappearance is not believed to be random. IHIT is urging anyone with information about Rai’s disappearance to come forward. Paul Rai. Photos: IHIT On June 9, Parminder Paul Rai of Burnaby was reported missing by his family. He was last seen on June 4 at his residence in the area of University Crescent and Tower Road near Simon Fraser University. The Burnaby RCMP began its missing person investigation and preliminary �indings suggested that Rai’s disappearance may involve foul play. On June 14, IHIT took conduct of the investigation in accordance with its mandate to investigate suspicious missing person investigations where foul play is suspected. Rai is a South Asian man, 5’10’’ in height and 185 lbs in weight. He drives a 2011 black Honda Accord with B.C. licence plate MB231R. Anyone with information should contact the IHIT Information Line at 1-877-551-IHIT (4448), or by email at ihitinfo@rcmp-grc.gc.ca. Should you wish to remain anonymous, contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-222-TIPS (8477).
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