Canadian SC to have first non-white judge

OTTAWA: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has nominated Justice Mahmud Jamal as the next member of the Supreme Court (SC) of Canada – the first nonwhite judge to take the seat, reports foreign media.

He will replace Justice Rosalie Abella, who retires from the top court on Canada Day, according to CBC News. "I know that Justice Jamal, with his exceptional legal and academic experience and dedication to serving others, will be a valuable asset to our country's highest court," the Canadian PM said in a statement issued to the media.