FIRST READING: Even the new ‘conservative’ Supreme Court justice has a weakness for identity politics

In an unexpected twist, Justice Glenn Joyal is pushing for significant changes in Canadian legal practices by requiring Manitoba lawyers to disclose their pronouns in court and advocating for a 'tri-jural' system that would place Indigenous law on equal footing with Canadian and common law. This move highlights a broader trend where even traditionally conservative figures are embracing elements of identity politics to address systemic inequalities. Such developments are crucial as they could reshape legal norms and recognition of Indigenous rights, marking a pivotal moment in Canada's legal and cultural evolution.