Runnymede Events Calendar

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Jeudi
03
avril 3, 2025 | 6:30 pm

Deference and Judicial Review: The Legislative-Administrative Paradox

Cardus |
45 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W8

The Runnymede Society (Ottawa Lawyers’ Chapter) will be hosting Professor Gerard Kennedy for a presentation and Q&A period. Professor Kennedy will explore why jurists who [...]

Jeudi
03
avril 3, 2025 | 11:30 am

A.V. Dicey: What his Introduction to the Study of the Law of the Constitution Says Today (uOttawa)

University of Ottawa (FTX147) |

Join the Runnymede Society’s chapter at uOttawa for a discussion featuring Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada. Justice Rowe will discuss British [...]

Lundi
31
mars 31, 2025 | 12:00 pm

Bail Panel (University of Calgary)

Join us at the University of Calgary on March 31 for a panel on bail reform.

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Jeudi
27
mars 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm

Les tribunaux et les modes de règlement alternatifs : où se trouve l’équilibre?

Université de Moncton (Local 142 | Pavillon Adrien-J Cormier) |
Jeudi
27
mars 27, 2025 | 3:00 pm

Seven Keys to a Good Life in the Law (Osgoode Hall)

Osgoode Hall Law School (Room 1001) |

Join the Runnymede Society’s Osgoode Hall chapter to hear from Justice Peter Lauwers of the Court of Appeal for Ontario.

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Mardi
25
mars 25, 2025 | 6:00 pm

Interpretation and Legitimacy in a Constitutional Democracy (University of Toronto)

University of Toronto Faculty of Law (Room J140) |

Court of Appeal for Ontario Justice Grant Huscroft will deliver a lecture on constitutional interpretation, including the originalist approach to interpretation.

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Mardi
18
mars 18, 2025 | 12:00 pm

Free Speech in the Classroom (UWO)

Jeudi
13
mars 13, 2025 | 6:00 pm

Constitutional Crises and the Creation of Absolute Rights (Ottawa Lawyers' Chapter)

Cardus |
45 Rideau St, Ottawa, ON K1N 5W8

The Runnymede Society (Ottawa Lawyers’ Chapter) will be hosting Professor Ryan Alford for a fireside chat and discussion about his book, “Seven Absolute Rights”. The [...]

Mercredi
12
mars 12, 2025 | 12:00 pm

The Law & Morality: A Roundtable Discussion with Professor Martin (UWO)

Mardi
11
mars 11, 2025 | 12:30 pm

Justice Julie Thorburn (University of Toronto)

Mardi
11
mars 11, 2025 | 12:00 pm

The Constitution Outside the Courts? (UBCO)

University of British Columbia Okanagan (ART 112) |

A conversation with Prof. Geoffrey Sigalet and Chief Justice Glenn Joyal about constitutional institutions in Canada.

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Jeudi
06
mars 6, 2025 | 12:30 pm

Cryptocurrency and Society (Dalhousie University)

Dalhousie University Weldon Law Building (Room W305) |

We are pleased to invite you to join the Dalhousie Runnymede Society, the Schulich Law & Technology Society, and the Schulich Tax and Financial Law [...]

Mardi
04
mars 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm

Winter Mixer ft. Premier Kenney (University of Toronto)

University of Toronto Faculty of Law (Rowell Room) |

Join us for our winter mixer, which will be held at the Faculty of Law. This is a great opportunity to connect with our wider [...]

Mardi
04
mars 4, 2025 | 7:00 pm

Fireside Chat with Professor Ryan Alford (University of Guelph)

University of Guelph (University Centre - Room 441) |

Join us for an exclusive fireside chat with Professor Ryan Alford of the Bora Laskin Faculty of Law, as he shares his firsthand experience appealing [...]

Mardi
04
mars 4, 2025 | 12:30 pm

Challenging The Statement of Principles (UWO)

Western University (Room 51) |

Lisa Bildy, a Bencher and lawyer specializing in freedom of expression cases, was instrumental in bringing down the Law Society of Ontario’s proposed Statement of [...]

Mardi
04
mars 4, 2025 | 12:00 pm

Hot Wings, Hot Topics (Lakehead University)

Lakehead University (Upper Auditorium) |

Join us for “Hot Wings, Hot Topics,” featuring Professors Ryan Alford and Mariette Brennan.

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Lundi
03
mars 3, 2025 | 12:30 pm

Memories of Justice Bertha Wilson; The Consummate Jurist (University of Toronto)

University of Toronto Faculty of Law (Room J125)) |

Justice David Stratas will lecture on the work habits, interpersonal skills and character traits that led to Justice Bertha Wilson’s success as a lawyer and [...]

Vendredi
28
février 28, 2025 | 5:30 pm

Organized Justice Redux (McGill University)

McGill University (Room 102 NCDH) |

Michael Bryant is the former Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Ontario. Most recently, he has been the CEO of Legal Aid BC and [...]

Mardi
25
février 25, 2025 | 12:30 pm

ON Attorney General Michael Bryant (University of Toronto)

University of Toronto Faculty of Law (Room J140) |

Former Ontario AG Michael Bryant (also the former CEO of Legal Aid BC and Executive Director of the CCLA) will provide a lecture on access [...]

Lundi
24
février 24, 2025 | 12:00 pm

To Prorogue, or Not to Prorogue - Is the Question Reviewable? (University of Alberta)

University of Alberta Faculty of Law (Room LC 101) |

Professors Eric Adams and Paul Daly will discuss how a Prime Minister’s advice to the Governor General to prorogue Parliament would be analyzed on judicial [...]

Vendredi
31
janvier 31, 2025 | 3:30 pm

Conférence de l’honorable Suzanne Côté sur la théorie de l’arbre vivant (Université Laval)

Cercle de l’Université Laval - Desjardins Pavilion (Room ADJ-4512) |

La Société Runnymede de l’Université Laval a le plaisir d’inviter les étudiants, professeurs et professionnels du domaine juridique à une conférence exceptionnelle avec l’honorable Suzanne [...]

Lundi
27
janvier 27, 2025 | 6:00 pm

Justices Jamal & Huscroft Fireside Chat (University of Toronto)

Justice Grant Huscroft of the Court of Appeal for Ontario will host a fireside chat with Justice Mahmud Jamal of the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Jeudi
23
janvier 23, 2025 | 12:30 pm

Lecture on Federalism (University of Toronto)

Premier Jean Charest will give a lecture on Canadian Federalism.

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Mardi
21
janvier 21, 2025 | 6:00 pm

Campus Speech in the United States (Vancouver Lawyers' Chapter)

Terminal City Club |

The Vancouver Lawyers’ Chapter of the Runnymede Society is honoured to host Judge Elizabeth L. Branch of the United States Court of Appeals for the [...]

Mardi
21
janvier 21, 2025 | 12:30 pm

Campus Speech in the United States (University of British Columbia Student Chapter)

University of British Columbia Allard Hall (Room 106) |

Join Judge Branch at the University of British Columbia for an intimate conversation on the state of free speech on university campuses in the [...]

Lundi
20
janvier 20, 2025 | 7:00 pm

The Two Paradigms of Canadian Law

300 Bloor St E |

Join us on January 20th for an event featuring Bruce Pardy and moderated by Josh Dehaas. “A paradigm is a model or a set of [...]

Mardi
14
janvier 14, 2025 | 12:30 pm

Freedom of Religion (University of Toronto)

University of Toronto Faculty of Law (Room J140) |

Professors Brian Bird and Anna Su will discuss contemporary debates in Canada’s freedom of religion jurisprudence and the limits placed upon these freedoms.

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Mardi
14
janvier 14, 2025 | 12:00 am

Defence Counsel Panel (University of Guelph)

University of British Columbia Allard Hall (Room 106) |

Interested in the law? Interested in our justice system? Interested in learning more about defence counsel in Canada? Then please come and join us in [...]

Vendredi
29
novembre 29, 2024 | 11:30 am

Le Québec Face au Fédéralisme (UdeS)

Auditorium de la Faculté d'éducation (A2-1016) |

Joignez-nous pour un panel organisé par le Comité de droit constitutionnel et politique et la Société Runnymede de l’UdeS. L’évènement portera sur le mandat et [...]

Jeudi
28
novembre 28, 2024 | 11:45 am

Taxing Investment And Entrepreneurship

University of Ottawa (FTX 401) |

Presented by Runnymede Society and Tax Law Society Adam Chambers, JD/MBA, Member of Parliament, Shadow Minister of National Revenue Claudio Rojas, JD/MBA, CEO of the [...]

Lundi
25
novembre 25, 2024 | 5:30 pm

The Alberta Sovereignty Act: Its Origins, Development and Future (McGill University)

McGill University (Thomson House) |

Jesse Hartery and Simon Bouthillier will discuss the debates surrounding the Alberta Sovereignty Act: the origins of the proposal and its development over time, while [...]

Jeudi
21
novembre 21, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Are the Historical and Philosophical Approaches to the Constitution Compatible? (University of Manitoba)

University of Manitoba Faculty of Law (Room 205) |

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 [...]

Mercredi
20
novembre 20, 2024 | 12:00 pm

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 [...]

Vendredi
15
novembre 15, 2024 | 12:00 pm

Politique 713: Et alors, maintenant?

Adrien J. Cormier Université de Moncton (Salle 136) |

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 [...]

Mercredi
13
novembre 13, 2024 | 12:00 pm

The Alberta Sovereignty Act: Its Origins, Development and Future (University of Alberta)

University of Alberta Faculty of Law (Room LC 231) |

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 [...]

Mercredi
06
novembre 6, 2024 | 12:30 pm

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) [...]

Mardi
05
novembre 5, 2024 | 12:30 pm

Law and Religion (University of Calgary)

University of Calgary (Room 3370) |

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 [...]

Mercredi
30
octobre 30, 2024 | 1:00 pm

Sovereign Immunity after Power v. Canada: A Debrief (McGill University)

McGill University (Room NCDH 312) |

Join the McGill Runnymede Society and Professor Stéphane Sérafin (University of Ottawa) for a discussion on this summer’s Power v. Canada decision and what it [...]

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