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Marie-France Fortin

The King Can Do No Wrong: Professor Marie-France Fortin shortlisted for international book prize

Professor Marie-France Fortin’s 2024 book, "The King Can Do No Wrong: Constitutional Fundamentals, Common Law History, and Crown Liability" (Oxford University Press) has been shortlisted for the International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism’s 2024 Book of the Year prize.
Professor Marie-France Fortin’s 2024 book, "The King Can Do No Wrong: Constitutional Fundamentals, Common Law History, and Crown Liability" (Oxford University Press) has been shortlisted for the International Forum on the Future of Constitutionalism’s 2024 Book of the Year prize.

January 20, 2025
Rapport annuel sur la recherche, 2023-2024 : Le temps des récoltes

Rapport annuel sur la recherche, 2023-2024 : Le temps des récoltes

Le rapport annuel sur la recherche de la Section de droit civil, 2023-2024, intitulé « Le temps des récoltes », est maintenant disponible en ligne.
Le rapport annuel sur la recherche de la Section de droit civil, 2023-2024, intitulé « Le temps des récoltes », est maintenant disponible en ligne.

January 17, 2025
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Welcoming Matt Malone as Faculty Member and Director of CIPPIC

Professor Matt Malone has been appointed Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) and a Faculty member of the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.
Professor Matt Malone has been appointed Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) and a Faculty member of the University of Ottawa Centre for Law, Technology and Society.

January 15, 2025
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A new section on AI and digital in the Toolbox of Research Principles in an Aboriginal Context

Professor Karine Gentelet and students at the University of Ottawa have developed a reference directory on digital and artificial intelligence ethics for First Nations, produced with the support of the AI + Society Initiative.
Professor Karine Gentelet and students at the University of Ottawa have developed a reference directory on digital and artificial intelligence ethics for First Nations, produced with the support of the AI + Society Initiative.

January 14, 2025
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Nomination prestigieuse pour la diplômée Me Gina Tizziana Gil Garcia

Me Gina Tizziana Gil Garcia, diplômée de la Section de droit civil (LL.L., 2020 et LL.M., 2022), a été nommée au Programme de reconnaissance de notaire en pratique non traditionnelle le 6 janvier dernier. Cet honneur prestigieux est décerné par l’Association professionnelle des notaires du Québec.
Me Gina Tizziana Gil Garcia, diplômée de la Section de droit civil (LL.L., 2020 et LL.M., 2022), a été nommée au Programme de reconnaissance de notaire en pratique non traditionnelle le 6 janvier dernier. Cet honneur prestigieux est décerné par l’Association professionnelle des notaires du Québec.

January 13, 2025
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Welcome Professor Matt Malone, new Director of CIPPIC

The Common Law Sections is delighted to welcome Assistant Professor Matt Malone, who officially joined us on January 1.
The Common Law Sections is delighted to welcome Assistant Professor Matt Malone, who officially joined us on January 1.

January 10, 2025
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Hugo B. Lafrenière joins the French Common Law Program as Assistant Professor

The Common Law Section is pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Hugo B. Lafrenière, who joined the Programme de common law en français (PCLF) on January 1, 2025.
The Common Law Section is pleased to welcome Assistant Professor Hugo B. Lafrenière, who joined the Programme de common law en français (PCLF) on January 1, 2025.

January 9, 2025
Clawbies awards faculty members

Faculty honored at Clawbies

Several Common Law Section faculty members have been honoured in the 2024 Clawbies: the Canadian Law Blog Awards recognizing the best online Canadian legal content from the past year.
Several Common Law Section faculty members have been honoured in the 2024 Clawbies: the Canadian Law Blog Awards recognizing the best online Canadian legal content from the past year.

January 8, 2025
Marie-Eve Sylvestre et Sophie Thériault

La doyenne Sylvestre retourne à l’enseignement jusqu’en juillet 2025 : Sophie Thériault assure l’intérim

La doyenne de la Section de droit civil, Marie-Eve Sylvestre, retourne à l’enseignement et sera en congé administratif jusqu’au 30 juin 2025. Elle est remplacée pendant cette période par la professeure Sophie Thériault, qui agit comme doyenne par intérim.
La doyenne de la Section de droit civil, Marie-Eve Sylvestre, retourne à l’enseignement et sera en congé administratif jusqu’au 30 juin 2025. Elle est remplacée pendant cette période par la professeure Sophie Thériault, qui agit comme doyenne par intérim.

January 7, 2025