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The world's major economies, including Canada's, depend on an open and fair trading system for their prosperity. Yet over the past five years, the World Trade Organization (WTO) has been partially deprived of one of its most valuable functions: trade dispute settlement.

The world's major economies, including Canada's, depend on an open and fair trading system for their prosperity.

If you’re concerned about oversight of artificial intelligence (AI) and are interested in the issue of AI and the law, join us May 24 and 25 for an international symposium presented by the University Research Chair on Accountable Artificial Intelligence in a Global Context at the Faculty of Law, Civil Law Section, of the University of Ottawa. The event will bring together around twenty researchers...

C’est dans une ambiance chaleureuse et conviviale que la Section de droit civil a accueilli un nombre record d’étudiant.e.s lors de sa journée portes ouvertes cette fin de semaine : 140 nouveaux étudiants et nouvelles étudiantes se sont inscrit-es à leurs cours pour l’année 2023-2024!

This spring, the Civil Law Section hosted a special gathering to celebrate research by drawing attention to the broad range of publications produced by faculty members.

The Faculty of Law’s Civil Law Section is pleased to welcome Professor Joan-Josep Vallbé of the University of Barcelona as a visiting researcher from May 19-25, 2023.

As a long time youth worker, Samantha Crincoli has always been committed to advancing access to justice.

Against the backdrop of today’s environmental vulnerability, the issue of sustainable water governance is of central importance. By inviting Indigenous community partners to play a role in overcoming the challenges of responsible water stewardship, the Decolonizing Water Project is working to enhance effective, equitable Indigenous co-governance of water resources.

The Office of the Vice-President, Research and Innovation (OVPRI), is proud to present the very first Equity, Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) in Research Award to Professor Smita Pakhalé, for her exceptional contributions towards EDI at uOttawa and beyond, and for serving as a role model for her community.

Our heartfelt congratulations to Émilie Hogue who has been hired as a clerk at the Supreme Court of Canada in 2024-2025, in Justice Michelle O'Bonsawin's chambers.