Hon. Irwin Cotler

Hon. Irwin Cotler

The Brandeis Center congratulates former Canadian Minister of Justice Irwin Cotler  for his distinguished service to Canada and the world upon the announcement that Cotler would not seek reelection to the Canadian parliament.  Cotler is Honorary Chair of the Brandeis Center’s Academic Advisory Board.  

LDB President Kenneth L. Marcus   commented, “Irwin Cotler is truly a living legend in human rights law, and his departure from governmental service is something of a blow, but I know that his passion for justice is unabated and that he will long continue to set the standard for the pursuit of justice internationally.  We at the Louis D. Brandeis Center are deeply proud of his accomplishments and wish him every success in the next chapter of his extraordinary career.”

Cotler, a longtime Labor Member of Parliament, stated yesterday that he would not be a candidate in the next election, announcing “I have enjoyed the honor and privilege of serving my riding, Parliament, and the Canadian people as a whole for close to fifteen years. I look forward to completing my mandate and continuing the pursuit of justice in other arenas.” (more…)