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Asher Honickman and Leonid Sirota: Debating Unwritten Principles
In this episode of Runnymede Radio, Asher Honickman and Leonid Sirota -- long-time friends of the Runnymede Society -- debate unwritten principles in Canadian constitutionalism, in the context of the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in City of Toronto. This episode...
Carissima Mathen: Marc Nadon and the Supreme Court Act
In this episode of Runnymede Radio, host Kristopher Kinsinger is joined by University of Ottawa professor Carissima Mathen to discuss her and Michael Plaxton's latest book, "The Tenth Justice."
Emmett Macfarlane: Constitutional Architecture and the Senate Reference
This episode of Runnymede Radio features a conversation with Professor Emmett Macfarlane, Professor of Political Science and the University of Waterloo.
Mark Mancini: The State of Canada’s Rule of Law
This episode of Runnymede Radio features a conversation with our former National Director Mark Mancini on the state of the rule of law in Canada. Please note that this episode was recorded prior to the federal government's revocation of the Emergencies Act.
Kristopher Kinsinger: The Future of Runnymede’s Coalition
Our first episode of Runnymede Radio for 2022 features our National Director Kristopher Kinsinger discussing the future of the Runnymede Society coalition.
WHY JOIN THE RUNNYMEDE SOCIETY?
INTELLECTUAL ENRICHMENT
We provide funding for debates, symposia, and panel discussions with external speakers and refreshments. We are able to assist with reaching out to speakers and fund out-of-town speaker travel expenses.
SOCIAL LIFE
We host regular networking events with local members of the legal profession, academics, journalists, and other students
ACADEMIC ASSISTANCE
We aim to connect first-year students with upper-years who can provide mentorship and academic guidance, as well as course summaries.
MISSION
In 2016, we founded the Runnymede Society as a national student membership organization dedicated to exploring the ideas and ideals of constitutionalism, liberty and the rule of law. We provide outstanding support and opportunities for intellectual enrichment, networking, and professional development, including by providing members opportunities to meet and enrich their legal knowledge with professors, practitioners, and judges.
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