Morris J. Fish

Hon. Morris J. Fish is a Jurist in Residence at McGill University's Faculty of Law, where he serves as an Adjunct Professor teaching criminal evidence, procedure, and advanced criminal law. He previously served on the Quebec Court of Appeal (1989–2003) and the Supreme Court of Canada (2003–2013). A graduate of McGill University (BCL, First Class Honours; BA with distinction) and the University of Paris (constitutional law and civil liberties), he has been recognized with numerous awards, including the Companion of the Order of Canada (2017).

Justice Fish has held leadership roles in legal organizations, advised Canadian federal agencies, and contributed to landmark cases such as the Dutee Chand hyperandrogenism ruling. His academic and professional work emphasizes constitutional law, criminal justice reform, and human rights advocacy. In 2021, he submitted a pivotal report on Canada’s military justice system, proposing 107 recommendations to enhance independence and accountability.

• Educations: BCL (First Class Honours) from McGill (1962), BA (distinction) from McGill (1959), doctoral studies at University of Paris (1962–1963).
• Professional Memberships: American College of Trial Lawyers (Honorary Fellow), admitted to bars of Quebec, Prince Edward Island, and Alberta.

His research interests span legal reform, appellate litigation strategy, and civil liberties. Over his career, he has authored legal publications, spoken at international conferences, and chaired committees for the McGill Faculty of Law and Quebec legal bodies.