Faculty in the News

Professor Anneke Smit co-authored an op-ed in today's Globe and Mail (September 18, 2016) with former Toronto mayor John Sewell on behalf of Canada4Refugees. Both Prof Smit and Mr. Sewell are members of the steering committee of Canada4Refugees which represents sponsorship groups.The article is entitled, "Canadians are poised to take in more Syrians. Let’s do it." 

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Professor Moon quoted in an article in the Saskatoon StarPhoenix regarding vitriolic comments made online in the wake of Colten Boushie’s death. 

Bill Bogart's latest Huffington Post argued that taxes raised from marijuana should be earmarked for related public health issues. Read the post here. 

Professor Bogart was also interviewed by News 957Halifax, Pulse FM Vancouver, CFRB Toronto, and CJOB Winnipeg.

Professor Laverne Jacobs is making a difference through her impactful work for people with disabilities that led to this week's victory decision for ‪human rights‬ in the Northwest Territories' case Portman v Govt of NWT.

Prof Bahdi's research was highlighted in an article entitled, "System Failing Arabs, Muslims, Study Says."

Professor Sujith Xavier published an opinion piece entitled (Re)conceptualising Reconciliation: Transitional Justice in Sri Lanka 

Professor Laverne Jacobs is one of a group of administrative law professors who co-authored an op-ed last week in Le Devoir.

His post asked, "Should we pay people not to take drugs?". 

Professor Cerone published in Anfibia 

The final “Cases Without Counsel” research report was released last week, and was widely covered in US media.