Trudeau nominates Indigenous woman to Canada’s supreme court

Michelle O'Bonsawin's appointment to the court would address longstanding criticism over lack of First Nations representation

Justin Trudeau has nominated an Indigenous woman to Canada's supreme court, in a landmark appointment after decades of criticism over a lack of Indigenous representation on the country's highest court.

The prime minister announced on Friday that Michelle O'Bonsawin had been selected to fill an upcoming vacancy on the court.