Judge’s role is to adjudicate ‘on the basis of law, precedent and evidence,’ SCC nominee says

By Ian Burns ( June 23, 2021, 2:05 PM EDT) -- Justice Mahmud Jamal, the Trudeau government’s nominee to the Supreme Court vacancy caused by the impending retirement of Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella, says he hopes to serve with an open mind and a willingness to listen while remaining “very mindful” of the responsibility which comes with being the first person of colour to be named to Canada’s top court....