BIOGRAPHY
 
Knia Singh was born in Toronto to Indo-Guyanese and Afro-Bermudian parents. He earned his Juris Doctor Law Degree from Osgoode Hall Law School in 2016 after being accepted at the age of 37. Knia was the recipient of the Dean's Gold Key Award and Student Honours Award. Knia co-founded the Osgoode Society Against Institutional Injustice (OSAII), which was instrumental in challenging carding and arbitrary detention across police services in Ontario which led to the creation of O.Reg 58/16.

Knia has ran for political office municipally, provincially and federally, most notably running for Mayor in the 2018 and 2022 Municipal elections. Knia is the first Canadian born Chair of CARIBANA™, serving from 2013-2016.

Knia has a passion for world history, cultures and languages, and strives to promote equality throughout society. Knia presents at various Universities on critical legal issues, and presented at the United Nations conference at Osgoode Hall in 2017. Knia hosted his own radio show on Newstalk 1010AM Sundays from 4-5PM, from February 2020 to February 2021.
 
Knia's law firm, MA’AT Legal Services, was sought after to provide legal support to students facing suspension or expulsion across the GTA . In addition, Knia has been invited to be a part of the Toronto Police Committee P.A.C.E.R. (Police and Community Engagement Review) from 2015 to present, The External Implementation Steering Committee for the Black Youth Action Plan in 2018.
 
Currently Knia is part of PACER 2.0 and Co-Chair of the Know Your Rights Committee, the principal lawyer at MA’AT Legal Services, which focuses on Justice and accountability from all parties involved. Through his law firm, Knia provides placements for the Ryerson LLP Program, Articling and Paralegal students and High School Co-op placements.
 
Knia received the community service award from the Jamaican Canadian Association in 2016 and was named the Toronto Star person to watch for 2014. Knia also competed at the Hague in the International Criminal Court Moot competition in 2015 and operated a Hip Hop recording studio for over 20 years mentoring youth.

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