Rosalie Abella
Rosalie Abella is a renowned Canadian jurist and former justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, recognized for her contributions to human rights law and social justice. Her work in advocating for the protection of basic human rights, including during discussions about Canada's engagement with Saudi Arabia, has made her a prominent voice in the legal community.
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Recent news mentions
Rosalie Abella is mentioned as a future Supreme Court justice who has participated in the Giller Prize jury.
Giller Prize jury to be made up of booksellers, not authors, for first time
Canada· 2026-01-12
Rosalie Abella wrote a 2008 ruling that focused on the principle of diminished moral blameworthiness.
Supreme Court of Canada tightens rules on sentencing youth offenders as adultsCanada· 2025-07-18
The Raoul Wallenberg Centre for Human Rights, whose members include former Supreme Court justice Rosalie Abella and former federal cabinet minister Irwin Cotler, recommended caution in engaging with Saudi Arabia.
Saudi ambassador at forefront of efforts to improve Canada-Saudi Arabia relationshipCanada· 2025-06-28
