Of the 44 judges currently on the court, only two identify as either Indigenous or a person of colour. Liew is a member of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, the organization that spearheaded the letter. Ottawa's Jamie Liew is a member of the Canadian Association of Refugee Lawyers, the organization that spearheaded the letter. (Emilio Avalos/Radio-Canada)Liew said she wondered if case outcomes would be different with a more diverse judiciary. While there are also residency requirements that affect who can be promoted to the federal court, Lametti said a diverse bench rather than one "narrowly white and male" will ultimately better understand the concerns of the people who come before them.

Source: CBC News September 20, 2020 07:52 UTC