Hi 👋 Bonjour 👋
It’s been a while, eh?
Demand Inclusion worked hard back in 2019 to stop the STOP SOP/FullStop slate. We have since taken a hiatus. We’re reappearing today to endorse @BGG_Coalition for the LSO Bencher Election 🗳️
New EDI events on our calendar, hosted by @DurantBarrister (Sept. 30), @LawSocietyLSO (Nov. 22), and @Advocates_Soc (Nov. 25). More info at the link below. https://t.co/7rIzvlvOo6
Demand Inclusion needs your help! We are growing our steering committee, which oversees our projects and development. Applications are open to current lawyers/paralegals and students. Please share widely and apply: https://t.co/qtRv9GJoHC
Our most recent newsletter can be found here, including information about how to join our steering committee and how to apply for the Bencher Election slate: https://t.co/e6HPzjrcTA
While we are happy to see the first person of color nominated to the Supreme Court of Canada, this was a missed opportunity to have Indigenous representation at the Supreme Court and to strive towards gender parity. https://t.co/467XUSp1zk
To all the Brown (and other) lawyers reviewing the accomplishments of Justice Jamal.
Hey…if your out of court accomplishments include getting your kids fed and in bed on time and in court you managed to contact your client before they got bench warranted, you’re a winner to me
PM announces nomination of Ontario Court of Appeal Justice Jamal to SCC https://t.co/CWRtynkWDW “The Canadian Bar Association is happy that with the nomination of Justice Jamal, who was born in Kenya, the SCC will be more reflective of the diverse population it serves. " #SCC
The OBA will continue to advocate for an Indigenous nominee to the highest court. As the government looks to fill very large shoes on the Court of Appeal, the OBA will be looking to ensure that Court reflects the diversity of those who look to it for justice. 3/3
Today's announcement is a critical step towards a Canadian judiciary that reflects those it serves. True access to justice depends on having a judiciary that brings diverse experiences and perspectives. 2/3
Congratulations to the Hon. Mahmud Jamal on his nomination to the Supreme Court of Canada. He is a universally respected jurist who has served the public with intelligence, humility and kindness. 1/3