Access to Justice
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May 17, 2024
Ottawa announces construction of new federal courthouse complex in Montreal
The federal government has officially announced the construction of a new federal courthouse complex in the heart of Old Montreal.
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May 17, 2024
Manitoba hands Indigenous child welfare over to First Nations
In what is being called a “historic” move, Manitoba’s government is handing over child welfare services for Indigenous kids to First Nations leaders. According to a recent news release, Manitoba has “signed a historic relationship declaration committing to the transfer of jurisdiction over child welfare to First Nations” governments in the province.
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May 17, 2024
Artificial intelligence, legal profession, irrefutable function of reason | Natalia Bialkowska
To paraphrase Einstein, mankind invented artificial intelligence, but no mouse would ever construct a mousetrap for its own intellect. Admittedly limited in the use of its own potential, human brains offer a unique function of reason, something accepted in the ever-evolving world of philosophy since the first draft of Aristotle’s Nicomachean Ethics.
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May 17, 2024
Women’s Law Association President’s Award winner announced
The Women’s Law Association of Ontario announced that the recipient of its 2024 President’s Award is Anna Matas, a partner at St. Lawrence Barristers, a news release from the firm announced.
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May 16, 2024
Blossoming beyond borders: Cultivating corporate success in emerging economies | Maria Mahmoudian
In the pulsating heart of emerging economies lies a dynamic landscape where businesses strive to thrive amidst unique challenges and promising opportunities. The corporate management ecosystem in these regions is akin to a delicate ecosystem, requiring careful nurturing and innovative strategies to foster sustainable growth. Let’s delve deeper into the intricacies of this ecosystem, exploring its nuances and the personalized thoughts it provokes.
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May 16, 2024
Appeal raises question: How much do appeals based on technicalities advance law?
We are increasingly seeing appeals that rely on technical legal breaches rather than a client’s factual innocence to overturn convictions. We read of charges being stayed due to prosecution delays and necessary evidence being ruled inadmissible due to Charter infractions. Could it be that an accused’s defence counsel sees advancing the law by presenting cases that call for new interpretations of rights as being just as important as protecting the innocent from wrongful conviction? A case from Renfrew County in Eastern Ontario is an example.
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May 15, 2024
Manitoba Court of Appeal addresses reasonable inferences in murder decision
The courts have grappled with how to treat circumstantial evidence for years, and the problem of what constitutes reasonable inferences still arises. This is evident in the Manitoba Court of Appeal decision of R. v. O’Hanley, 2024 MBCA 29.
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May 15, 2024
Globalization of human rights and its universal standard | Tega Adjara
In an increasingly interconnected world, the globalization of human rights standards has become a pivotal force in shaping the global community. Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and international bodies, such as the European Commission of Human Rights and the Canadian Human Rights Commission play significant roles in advocating for and upholding universal standards of human rights across the globe. This essay explores how these organizations advocate for women’s rights, protester rights and other human rights issues, transcending geographical boundaries and challenging the influence of national governments and legislators.
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May 14, 2024
Patrick Critton applies for parole, part two | Michael Crowley
As previously noted, I grew up in central New York and attended Syracuse University during the 1960s. At that time, campuses were places of dissent about the war in Vietnam and the growth of civil rights. So, to some degree, I was fully aware of the political winds that had also captured plane hijacker Patrick Critton.
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May 14, 2024
Divergent opinions in legal profession about impact of proposed B.C. regulatory law
The B.C. government has been faced with stiff opposition since introducing its plan to overhaul the legal profession, with the provincial law society and bar society both arguing it represents an attack on the independence of lawyers. But this opinion is not a unanimous one, with other legal observers saying it has the potential to make access to justice more accessible in British Columbia.