Episode 03 : 150 Years of Landmark Decisions with Justice Mahmud Jamal

An exclusive conversation with the Honourable Mahmud Jamal, the first person of colour to serve on Canada's highest court. Appointed in July 2021, Justice Jamal shares how his immigrant journey, his belief in pluralism, and his experience studying law in both Canada and the United States shape his approach to judging. From balancing individual rights with state authority to applying the Charter's privacy protections to new technologies, he explains how the Court adapts foundational precedents like Hunter v. Southam to solve today's legal problems. "We are temporary custodians of the Constitution... we pass it on to the next generation when our time is done."