Abella practiced family law in Ontario in the 1970s, and is shown giving advice on wills and inheritance in 1975.
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Rosalie Abella, 1946- , Germany.
Born in a Displaced Persons camp in 1946, Abella came with her family to Canada in 1950 via Pier 21. Her career in law includes appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada in 2004. Abella’s expertise on employment equity, human rights, and international criminal justice has earned her global recognition as a jurist.