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OTTAWA, ON, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ - The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the death of former B.C. Supreme Court Justice Thomas Berger:
"Today, I join Canadians in mourning the loss of one of Canada's most respected lawyers and Indigenous and environmental rights activists, and former B.C. Supreme Court Justice, Thomas Berger.
"Mr. Berger had a distinguished career, which spanned over half a century and comprised many roles. He served as a Member of Parliament, Member of the Legislative Assembly, and Leader of the Official Opposition in B.C. As a champion of human rights, and a prominent lawyer, he changed the face of provincial and federal laws, giving a voice to thousands, while laying the foundation for a better, more just future for millions of people across Canada, especially Northerners and Indigenous peoples.