Un forum juridique pour la diversité intellectuelle

La Runnymede Society est un organisme composé de membres qui invite des orateurs de tous les horizons idéologiques à débattre d'idées juridiques liées à l'État de droit, au constitutionnalisme et à la liberté individuelle. L'objectif est de mettre l'accent sur ces principes bien établis dans le contexte de questions pratiques et d’actualité qui ne sont pas souvent explorées dans le contexte des salles de classe des facultés de droit.

Runnymede 10 Retrospective: Taking Our Place

In this special retrospective episode of Runnymede Radio, former Runnymede Society National Directors Mark Mancini and Kris Kinsinger reflect on a consequential period in the organization’s history, recorded as part of Runnymede’s tenth anniversary. The conversation explores the resistance Runnymede faced as it grew beyond its early days, the disruption and challenges of the COVID years, and how the organization adapted under pressure while remaining grounded in its core commitments. Mark and Kris discuss what it meant to stand firm

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Watch “Runnymede 10 – A Decade of Dialogue in Pursuit of Principle” Video

Ten years ago, a handful of students and scholars set out with the conviction that the nation’s deepest principles deserve open, honest conversation. From that conviction, the Runnymede Society was born. As part of Runnymede 10, we are pleased to share our tenth-anniversary video. Take a brief look back at the ideas, conversations, and moments that shaped our first decade. Watch the anniversary video here.

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Runnymede 10 Retrospective: The Early Years

In this special retrospective episode of Runnymede Radio, co-founders Joanna Baron and Asher Honickman reflect on the Runnymede Society’s earliest days, marking its tenth anniversary. The conversation revisits what first inspired Runnymede’s founding in 2016, the challenges of building a national forum for constitutional debate, and the ideas and principles that have endured over the past decade. Joanna and Asher also reflect on how the organization’s early ambitions shaped its growth—and what those formative years can tell us about Runnymede’s

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Runnymede Society Announces Major and Rothstein Fellows! | La Société Runnymede annonce les noms des boursiers Major et Rothstein !

(La version française suit) CALGARY: The Runnymede Society is pleased to announce that Allison Jandura and Christoph Pike have been selected as our Jack Major and Marshall Rothstein Fellows for 2025–26. Ms. Jandura and Mr. Pike have both begun pursuing SJDs at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law this fall and share, among other impressive attributes, an undying commitment to the timeless principles of constitutionalism, fundamental freedoms, and the rule of law. Ms. Jandura holds an MSc in Molecular

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The Common Law and the Judicial Role

What is the proper pace of development of the common law? Today’s encore episode from Law & Freedom 2025 features Christoph Pike (McCarthy Tétrault), Prof. Stéphane Sérafin (University of Ottawa Faculty of Law), Alexi Wood (St. Lawrence Barristers), Asher Honickman (Jordan Honickman Barristers), and Prof. Malcolm Lavoie (University of Alberta Faculty of Law). Watch the full video on our Member Area. The full recording contains 1 hour and 05 minutes of Professionalism Content (Law Society of Ontario).

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Vendredi
24
avril 24, 2026 | 6:00 pm

Bill C-16: Rights Protection or Compelled Speech?

Humber Polytechnic (GH 111) |

Please join the Runnymede Society’s Humber Polytechnic Chapter for a panel discussion reflecting on the legal, constitutional, and social implications of Bill C-16 nearly a [...]

Vendredi
10
avril 10, 2026 | 3:30 pm

Panel sur le projet de Constitution du Québec

Université Laval (DKN-2153) |

Veuillez vous joindre à la section de l’Université Laval de Runnymede pour une table ronde sur le projet de Constitution du Québec, avec Lise Brun [...]

Mercredi
01
avril 1, 2026 | 1:00 pm

The Decline of International Law

McGill University (NCDH 312 & 316) |

Please join the Runnymede Society’s McGill University Chapter for a rescheduled lecture with Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada, now taking place [...]

Mardi
17
mars 17, 2026 | 12:30 pm

Will Reconciliation Require the Transfer of Private Land? A Discussion of Recent Jurisprudence and Reconciliation Efforts

Western University Faculty of Law (Moot Court Room) |

Please join the Runnymede Society’s Western University Chapter for a panel discussion on the implications of the Cowichan Tribes decision for Aboriginal title with Professor [...]

Mardi
17
mars 17, 2026 | 11:45 am

Freedom of Expression with Nadine Strossen

University of Ottawa (FTX 302) |

Please join the Runnymede Society’s University of Ottawa Chapter, in partnership with the Institute for Liberal Studies (ILS), for an interview and discussion with Nadine [...]

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