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The protection of ocean ecosystems is an increasingly pressing concern for nations worldwide. No single country can take on this issue by itself.

Over 250 million migrants around the world currently live outside their country of birth.

The Annual Research Report for the Common Law Section, covering 2022-2023, is now available online.

Professor Julie Ada is guiding her students through the challenging terrain of anti-Black racism in the Canadian legal system.

The Francophone community gathered at the National Arts Centre for the annual Souper Français to celebrate the announcement of the 2024 winner of the Prix Bastarache-Charron. Special guests included Justice Mary Moreau, the newest member of the Supreme Court of Canada and Dean Kristen Boon.

The Common Law Section is pleased to congratulate Christian Spence (3L) and Lauren Aussant (1L), who have both been awarded The Honourable Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin Scholarships by the County of Carleton Law Association's (CCLA).

The Honourable Arif Virani, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced the appointment of Elizabeth Walker, LLB ’86, to the Federal Court of Appeal.

The Ontario Trial Lawyers Association (OTLA) named alum Tom Connolly (LLB ’73) as the winner of 2023 Distinguished Trial Lawyer Award.

The COVID-19 pandemic exposed the vulnerabilities of health care systems across the globe. Existing inequalities were exacerbated by the spreading crisis, amplifying the suffering of disadvantaged communities. Human rights were too often overlooked entirely.

The Common Law Section is excited to announce that Professor Vanessa Gruben has stepped into the role of Director of the uOttawa Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics (CHLPE).