Khurrum Awan

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Regina

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ADMISSION AU BARREAU

Manitoba, 2024
Saskatchewan, 2010
Ontario, 2009

Formation

LLB, Osgoode Hall, 2007
B.Math with honours, Waterloo, 2005

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Khurrum Awan brings a wealth of experience to Miller Thomson in Regina. His experience and knowledge in commercial and constitutional litigation spans contractual disputes, construction claims, and class actions. He has appeared in a variety of courts and tribunals across the country representing insurers, crown corporations, agricultural manufacturers, lessors and producers as they pursue and defend a broad range of commercial disputes. Khurrum’s knack for public law is evident in his work with crown corporations, public school boards, and farmers, making him a versatile and reliable legal ally. He also acted as counsel to Saskatchewan’s farmers on a constitutional reference regarding the federal carbon pricing legislation.

Khurrum has authored insightful pieces on constitutional matters and presented on significant legal topics like Anti-Terrorism Legislation and changes to Canada’s citizenship laws. This diverse background underscores his ability to navigate complex legal landscapes with finesse.

Khurrum displays a commitment to his craft that benefits his clients and his broader community. In addition to his academic legal accolades, he was awarded the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for service to the Province of Saskatchewan in Business and Commerce, while CBC Saskatchewan selected him as one its its Future 40 group of young leaders shaping the future of the province.

Engagement

Reconnaissance

Recipient of the Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal for service to the Province of Saskatchewan in Business and Commerce (2023)
Selected as one of CBC Saskatchewan’s Future 40, a group of 40 young leaders, thinkers and change-makers under 40 helping to shape Saskatchewan’s future (2013)
Dean’s Fellow for Constitutional Law, Osgoode Hall Law School (2006)
Osgoode Hall Law School Scholarship for Academic Achievement in Second Year Law (2006)
McMillan LLP Scholarship for Academic Achievement in First Year Law (2005)

Leadership éclairé

Author, “Constitutional Protection for Multiculturalism in the Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” Open Minds forum on Public Issues, University of Regina (2012)
Presenter, “Constitutionality of the Anti-Terrorism Legislation,” Senate Committee on the Anti-Terrorism Legislation, 2006
Presenter, “Immigration and Citizenship on the constitutionality of proposed changes to Canada’s citizenship laws,” Federal Parliamentary Standing Committee, 2005

Mandats importants

Brons v. Premier Horticulture Ltd et. al. – Serving as counsel to one of the defendants opposing certification of a class action arising from the Humboldt Broncos bus crash, and seeking summary judgment against the plaintiffs.
Graham Design Builders LP v. Mod-Panel Manufacturing et. Al. – Serving as counsel to one of the defendants in a complex construction deficiencies claim, alleging negligent supply of materials and services.
Jason Dredger v. Regional Health Authority #9 et. al. – Serving as counsel to several health authorities in defending a class action arising from the alleged deficient provision of medical services.
Gwendolyn Frison-Prevost v. Heartland Regional Health Authority et. al. – Serving as counsel to a health authority in defending a class action arising from an alleged breach of privacy rights.
Good Spirit School Division v. Christ the Teacher RCSSD No. 212 & Government of Saskatchewan – Served as appellate and trial counsel to Saskatchewan’s public school boards in a two-day appeal hearing and a 12-week trial challenging the constitutionality of the education funding regime in Saskatchewan.
Reference re: Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, 2019 SKCA 40 – Acted as appellate counsel to the Agricultural Producers Association of Saskatchewan (“APAS”) on a reference before the Saskatchewan Court of Appeal regarding the constitutionality of the Federal carbon pricing scheme.
Berger v. Financial and Consumer Affairs Authority of Saskatchewan, 2019 SKCA 89 – Secured judicial review of a tribunal decision which found that a securities dealer had violated securities legislation by trading in securities without being registered with Saskatchewan’s securities’ regulator.
Tiami Farms Ltd., Ken Petracek, D. H. Werle & Sons Farms Ltd., Double E. Grain Corp et. al. v. John Deere Canada ULC – Secured settlements of four defective product claims against John Deere Canada as a result of the total fire loss of JD 9510R and 9560R tractors.
Andjelic Land Inc. (various matters) – Successfully pursued and defended claims on behalf of an agricultural land owner and lessor.
AGCO Canada Ltd and Kramer Ltd. v. James and Merrylynne Coward, 2016 SKQB 205 – Successfully defended a claim for breach of various statutory warranties brought against AGCO Canada Ltd. for alleged defects in agricultural machinery purchased by the plaintiffs.
Bruce Junker v. The Workers Compensation Board of Saskatchewan et. al., 2014 SKQB 253 – Successfully secured an order striking a claim alleging improper treatment of the plaintiff’s workers’ compensation claim.
Roberts Properties Inc. v. Saskatchewan Power Corporation et. al., 2014 SKQB 245 – Successfully opposed an application to certify a proposed class action alleged improper levying of certain charges for the supply of electricity to apartment buildings.
Horner v. Saskatchewan, 2013 SKQB 340 – Successfully secured an order striking a constitutional, Charter claim for alleged discrimination arising from the termination upon remarriage, of workers’ compensation benefits paid to spouses of deceased workers.
Duzan v. GlaxoSmithKline Inc., 2011 SKQB 118 – Successfully secured an order striking a proposed class action for an allegedly defective pharmaceutical product as an abuse of process.

Postes d’administrateur

Director, Saskatchewan Chamber of Commerce
Member, Federal Riding Associations (2011-2013)

Khurrum Awan

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