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One of the very rare few in Canada who fought for civil liberties. Canada will continue it's collapse but at least this man tried.
R.I.P
www.thestar.com
Renowned Canadian civil rights lawyer Clayton Ruby, who took on some of the country’s most groundbreaking and high-profile cases, has died, his law firm confirmed Wednesday.
In a statement, Ruby Shiller Enenajor DiGiuseppe said Ruby died Tuesday afternoon surrounded by his family.
The Toronto firm said it is mourning the loss of its leader and mentor, a “dedicated advocate for human rights, a champion of the underdog and a loving friend.”
Stephanie DiGiuseppe, a partner at the firm, said Ruby “loved life, he loved people.”
“He understood justice and he fought for it. He made the world a better place,” she said in a tweet. “Clay was funny, kind, and completely original. We will not see his like again. Rest in peace, dear friend.”
Others in the legal, political and advocacy communities also expressed their grief and paid tribute to Ruby’s extensive legacy.
Ruby was a “true giant of the Canadian bar,” federal Justice Minister David Lametti said on Twitter.
R.I.P
Clayton Ruby, one of Canada’s best known criminal lawyers, has died at the age of 80
The Toronto native died peacefully Tuesday afternoon surrounded by his family, read a post on the Twitter account belonging to his law firm Ruby Shiller Enenajor DiGiuseppe. The cause of death was not revealed.
www.thestar.com
Renowned Canadian civil rights lawyer Clayton Ruby, who took on some of the country’s most groundbreaking and high-profile cases, has died, his law firm confirmed Wednesday.
In a statement, Ruby Shiller Enenajor DiGiuseppe said Ruby died Tuesday afternoon surrounded by his family.
The Toronto firm said it is mourning the loss of its leader and mentor, a “dedicated advocate for human rights, a champion of the underdog and a loving friend.”
Stephanie DiGiuseppe, a partner at the firm, said Ruby “loved life, he loved people.”
“He understood justice and he fought for it. He made the world a better place,” she said in a tweet. “Clay was funny, kind, and completely original. We will not see his like again. Rest in peace, dear friend.”
Others in the legal, political and advocacy communities also expressed their grief and paid tribute to Ruby’s extensive legacy.
Ruby was a “true giant of the Canadian bar,” federal Justice Minister David Lametti said on Twitter.
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