In this presentation, Professor Dwight Newman of the University of Saskatchewan (who has completed graduate studies in History of Christianity in addition to his prior graduate studies in Law and in Philosophy of Law) will discuss his law and religion work-in-progress. It is all oriented around the theme of the...
Are the Historical and Philosophical Approaches to the Constitution Compatible? (University of Manitoba)
Join us on November 21st at noon to hear from Professor Ryan Alford of Lakehead University’s Bora Laskin Faculty of Law. “Professor Alford received his doctorate in public, constitutional, and international law from the University of South Africa. He recently published two books on the subject of the rule of...
The Great Depression and Canada’s Originalist Decade (Online Lecture)
Join us for an online lecture by Professor Preston Jordan Lim on his upcoming paper, “The Great Depression and Canada’s Originalist Decade,” on Wednesday November 20th at 12-1 PM PST. This event is presented by the Runnymede Society’s Vancouver Lawyer Chapter and accredited by the Law Society of British Columbia....
Politique 713: Et alors, maintenant?
Politique 713: Et alors, maintenant? La question des droits parentaux garantis par la Constitution et par le législateur est devenue d’actualité lorsque le parti Conservateur a mis en place la politique 713. Dans cette politique, le consentement des parents est nécessaire pour qu’un élève non binaire ou transgenre âgé de...
The Alberta Sovereignty Act: Its Origins, Development and Future (University of Alberta)
Jesse Hartery and Geoffrey Sigalet will discuss the debates surrounding the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act: the origins of the proposal in the Free Alberta Strategy and its development over time, while situating it within the law of Canadian federalism from 1867 to the present. They will also...
Unlocking the Power of Freedom of Information Law: Essential Tools for Future Lawyers (Dalhousie University)
In this lecture, Devin Drover, General Counsel for the Canadian Taxpayers Federation, will introduce law students to the practical applications of Freedom of Information (FOI) laws and their critical role in legal practice. Recognized for their quasi-constitutional status in Canada, FOI laws are powerful tools for ensuring transparency and accountability...
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