Supreme Court nominee to face questions on training for judges, French education rights

Independent Senator Kim Pate, who will be among those in attendance at Supreme Court nominee Nicholas Kasirer's hearing next week, is interested in hearing his views on the ways in which systemic inequality can affect access to justice for marginalized groups.

The country's top court is in for some change this year, after outgoing justice Clement Gascon said he'd be stepping down in April for personal and family reasons. The government's nominee, announced July 10, will take over after Mr. Gascon's departure in September.The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

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BY PALAK MANGAT

July 19, 2019

As Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s Supreme Court pick prepares to testify before committee next week, some politicians are hoping to probe the Quebec jurist’s views on issues ranging from French-education rights to sexual-assault training for judges.

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