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— Published on Mar 15th, 2021
Professor Richard Moon comments on politicians blocking Twitter users
During a Canadian Justice interview, Professor Richard Moon appeared as a freedom of expression expert to discuss politicians blocking Twitter users.
— Published on Mar 9th, 2021
Climate forum to host Green Party of Canada leader
Windsor Law’s Cities and Climate Action Forum will welcome Green Party of Canada leader Annamie Paul virtually over Zoom for a public conversation on Monday, March 8 at 4:30 pm.
— Published on Mar 9th, 2021
Professor Richard Moon comments on new definition of hate
According to a National Post article, federal legislation will see a new statutory definition of hate and could also see the reincarnation of a controversial hate speech law. The new definition, part of legislation aimed at tackling online hate content, will be based on previous court decisions and how the Supreme Court has defined hate, said Arif Virani, parliamentary secretary to Justice Minister David Lametti.
— Published on Mar 3rd, 2021
Law group organizes Canada’s first Muslim-run climate conference
Green Ummah — a non-profit organization co-founded in January 2020 by law alum Aadil Nathani '20, third-year law student Mariam Rajabali, and LLM student Yousef Wahb — aims to create a green movement among Canada’s Muslim community.
— Published on Mar 2nd, 2021
Professor Bill Bogart comments on Bill C-22
In a recent The Hill Times: Hot Room podcast, Liberal MP and parliamentary secretary to the Minister of Justice Arif Virani and Professor Bill Bogart join to walk us through Bill C-22.
— Published on Feb 26th, 2021
Law student hosts podcast series on human dignity
This month, second-year law student Roxana Jahani Aval is applying her Human Dignity course learnings to the world of podcasts.
— Published on Feb 26th, 2021
Associate Dean Laverne Jacobs receives The Canadian Bar Association's Touchstone Award
The Canadian Bar Association has recognized Associate Dean (Research & Graduate Studies) Laverne Jacobs for her work to promote equality in the legal profession, the judiciary, and the legal community in Canada.
— Published on Feb 24th, 2021
Professor Danardo Jones comments on new bill calling for relaxed penalties for drug offences
In a CBC News: The National interview, Profesor Danardo Jones commented on a new bill that calls for relaxed penalties for non-violent drug offences. The legislation also includes measures to reduce incarceration of Indigenous and Black Canadians, as they are disproportionately impacted.
— Published on Feb 24th, 2021
Professor Bill Bogart comments on changes to drug laws
Professor Bill Bogart did CBC Syndicate interviews last week across the country on Bill C 22 addressing changes to drug laws.
— Published on Feb 23rd, 2021