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July 2025
It’s time to let lawyers come back to the Supreme Court of Canada
Globe and Mail publishes Frank Addario and Lisa Kerr on the Supreme Court of Canada's practice

The Globe and Mail published Frank Addario and Lisa Kerr's op-ed advocating for increased attendance rights for intervenors at the Supreme Court of Canada. The Globe and Mail article can be accessed here.
Removing barriers to participation is an admirable goal. But it doesn’t justify a blanket rule that bars lawyers from physically attending Canada’s highest court. The pandemic taught us the benefits of remote connection. It also reminded us of the irreplaceable value of gathering in person when it matters most.
Frank Addario and Lisa Kerr