The following story was written by 2L Common Law student, Robin M. Kelly (J.D./M.A. Candidate 2024) as part of the series BEYOND THE CLASS. The series shares first-hand accounts of experiential learning opportunities and op-eds written by our students.
The following story was written by 2L Common Law student, Robin M. Kelly (J.D./M.A. Candidate 2024) as part of the series BEYOND THE CLASS. The series shares first-hand accounts of experiential learning opportunities and op-eds written by our students.
On December 29, 2022, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 99 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Among the appointees was alum Sheila Block, who has been named a Member of the Order “for her trailblazing contributions to law in Canada and abroad, and for her wide-ranging advocacy.”
On December 29, 2022, Her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 99 new appointments to the Order of Canada. Among the appointees was alum Sheila Block, who has been named a Member of the Order “for her trailblazing contributions to law in Canada and abroad...
On December 19, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Vicky Eatrides, LLB ’00, as the next Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
On December 19, the Honourable Pablo Rodriguez, Minister of Canadian Heritage, announced the appointment of Vicky Eatrides, LLB ’00, as the next Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer of the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC).
Kristen Boon, the Susan & Perry Dellelce Dean of the Common Law Section, has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Yearbook of International Law.
Kristen Boon, the Susan & Perry Dellelce Dean of the Common Law Section, has been appointed as the new Editor-in-Chief of the Canadian Yearbook of International Law.
On October 27-30, 3L student Hannah Duhme was invited to assist Professor John Packer at a rare meeting among representatives of non-State armed groups (NSAGs) in a situation not so far known to many Canadians.
On October 27-30, 3L student Hannah Duhme was invited to assist Professor John Packer at a rare meeting among representatives of non-State armed groups (NSAGs) in a situation not so far known to many Canadians.
The Common Law Section has recently recognized outstanding researchers who are leading the way on a variety of law-related topics, from the rights of vulnerable migrants and the experiences of surrogates to fictional representations of incarcerated women and patterns of police violence.
The Common Law Section has recently recognized outstanding researchers who are leading the way on a variety of law-related topics, from the rights of vulnerable migrants and the experiences of surrogates to fictional representations of incarcerated women and patterns of police violence.
In a mock Security Council meeting, 14 Common Law students called for cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of forces and negotiated settlement for the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
In a mock Security Council meeting, 14 Common Law students called for cessation of hostilities, withdrawal of forces and negotiated settlement for the Russian-Ukrainian conflict.
Today, December 1, 2022, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) will present the 2022 Partnership Award to the Canadian Partnership for International Justice (CPIJ) during a televised ceremony at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
Today, December 1, 2022, the Social Sciences and Humanities Research Council (SSHRC) will present the 2022 Partnership Award to the Canadian Partnership for International Justice (CPIJ) during a televised ceremony at the Canadian War Museum in Ottawa.
Professor Jamie Benidickson’s 2019 book Levelling the Lake: Transboundary Resource Management in the Lake of the Woods Watershed (UBC Press) is the 2022 winner of the Fred Landon Award, given out by the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) in honour of the best book on local or regional history in Ontario.
Professor Jamie Benidickson’s 2019 book Levelling the Lake: Transboundary Resource Management in the Lake of the Woods Watershed (UBC Press) is the 2022 winner of the Fred Landon Award, given out by the Ontario Historical Society (OHS) in honour of the best book on local or regional history in Ontar...