René Marin has made groundbreaking contributions to the administration of justice in Canada. Early in his career, as a professor at the University of Ottawa and then as a judge, he pioneered the use of French in Ontario law. Highly respected for his vision and leadership, he headed several federal commissions of inquiry and shared his expertise on justice and human rights with the government of Haiti. A committed volunteer, he has championed Franco-Ontarian health care, community and educational organizations.