Still, supporters said the program would give priority to students from low - income families, those who live in an area with poor performing schools,
prior scholarship recipients or siblings of those who had received a scholarship.
Prior to being called to the Bar, Mr. Friedberg graduated from York University with a degree in Philosophy, and was the
recipient of numerous academic awards throughout his educational career, including graduating with Distinction (York, 1996), Dean's Honour Roll (York, 1996), Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt Prize in Labour Law (Osgoode, 1995), McGill Dean's List (McGill, 1992), McGill Faculty Scholar (McGill 1991), James McGill
Scholarship (McGill, 1991).