Prof. Brenda Cossman named a Fellow of Royal Society of Canada

The Faculty of Law congratulates Prof. Brenda Cossman on her election as a Fellow of the Royal Society of Canada, in recognition for outstanding scholarly work. Cossman is one of 71 new Fellows to the RSC, who span a wide range of disciplines and academic backgrounds.

"This year, in the year of its 130th anniversary, the RSC is pleased to congratulate the new cohort of Fellows and welcome them among its ranks. These Fellows were recently elected by their peers in a highly competitive environment of numerous, first-rate candidates. Through their exceptional work, these new Fellows pursue the distinguished work of a long line of researchers and creators who have contributed to expand Canada’s intellectual, artistic and scientific resources to support Canada’s population and its international scope," said Professor Yolande Grisé, RSC president, in a media release.

Cossman has received international accolades for her scholarship on family law, law and sexuality, and freedom of expression.  Her scholarly work has included five books, numerous articles, and many law reform reports for governments on issues “fundamental to how Canadians see themselves,” says the RSC on its website.   In addition, Cossman has raised the profile of such issues with her many media interviews and newspaper columns.

Read the full citation on the RSC website