Companion of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: May 11, 2017
- Invested on: January 24, 2018
Marshall Rothstein, C.C.
Ottawa, Ontario
Marshall Rothstein is a pillar of leadership in Canadian law. His early career focused on his personal practice in transportation law; he also taught at the University of Manitoba and was appointed to the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. He later served with integrity on Canada’s highest courts, notably for nine years on the Supreme Court of Canada. He authored a prodigious number of judgments, notably on intellectual property rights, tax law and commercial matters. Since retiring from the Court, he remains dedicated to legal education through numerous speaking and lecturing engagements.