- Young was also known for representing people with AIDS, cancer and multiple sclerosis who were charged for using medical marijuana, leading to federal regulations permitting its use.
- Young's legal career began when he graduated from Osgoode Hall in 1981, and he worked as a clerk at the Supreme Court of Canada before earning a master of law degree from Harvard University.
- Canadian Lawyer magazine listed Young among the 25 most influential people in the legal profession over several years.
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