Tuesday, February 20, 2024

On February 12, 2024, the Hon. Arif Virani (LLB 1998), Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of Justice Angus G. Grant (LLB/MSW 2001) to the Federal Court.

Justice Angus G. Grant was born in Scarborough. He attended Trent University, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in international development studies in 1996, following which he obtained joint Masters and Law Degrees from the University of Toronto in 2001. He later obtained a PhD in Law from Osgoode Hall Law School, where he also taught administrative, immigration, and refugee law. He was called to the Bar of Ontario in 2002.

“I wish Justices Blackhawk and Grant every success as they take on their new roles. I am confident they will serve Canadians well as members of the Federal Court.” said the Hon. Arif Virani, Minister of Justice, and Attorney General of Canada. 

Read the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada announcement