TORONTO, ON – Paul Saguil, an award-winning lawyer and community advocate, has been officially nominated as the Ontario Liberal candidate for Willowdale.
“Paul is a dedicated community leader and respected legal professional who has spent his entire career fighting for access to justice and ensuring that voices of marginalized communities are heard.
“Paul will be a fantastic representative for his community, and I am very excited to have him on our team!”
— Bonnie Crombie, Leader of Ontario’s Liberals
“My career and community volunteerism has always focused on fighting for inclusion and advocating for those whose voices are not always present or heard in places of power.
“We must bring integrity back to public office and deliver more for Ontarians, rather than insiders. I’m looking forward to fighting with Bonnie Crombie and the Ontario Liberal Party for a brighter and more prosperous future for our province!”
— Paul Saguil, Ontario Liberal Candidate for Willowdale
Paul Saguil is an award-winning Filipino-Canadian lawyer who has defended equality and human rights before the Supreme Court of Canada. He is a regulatory compliance professional on the front lines of combating corruption and enforcing economic sanctions against those who violate human rights and threaten international peace and security.
Paul has served in governance and thought leadership positions on a number of non-profit boards and advisory groups, including with the Ontario Justice Education Network, the Wellesley Institute, the federal Judicial Appointments Committee for the Greater Toronto Area, the Ontario Bar Association, id8 Downsview, and The 519. He has been a passionate champion for access to justice, education as a pathway to success, and economic inclusion through his entire career.