The Justice Heidi Levenson Polowin Course in Child Protection will continue to be offered for the next five years, thanks to a generous donation from her husband Stephen Polowin.
The Justice Heidi Levenson Polowin Course in Child Protection will continue to be offered for the next five years, thanks to a generous donation from her husband Stephen Polowin.
Professor Craig Forcese has been named Vice-Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA), an independent agency of the Canadian government that works to ensure that Canada’s national security agencies are complying with the law and that their actions are reasonable and necessary.
Professor Craig Forcese has been named Vice-Chair of the National Security and Intelligence Review Agency (NSIRA), an independent agency of the Canadian government that works to ensure that Canada’s national security agencies are complying with the law and that their actions are reasonable and neces...
On March 17, 2023, Canada will become one of only a few countries in the world to allow medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for individuals with a mental illness as their sole underlying medical condition. A new report from an Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and Mental Illness, recommends policies and procedures for the delivery of MAiD in this context. The Faculty of Law's Profess...
On March 17, 2023, Canada will become one of only a few countries in the world to allow medical assistance in dying (MAiD) for individuals with a mental illness as their sole underlying medical condition. A new report from an Expert Panel on Medical Assistance in Dying and Mental Illness, recommends...
The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce the publication with Emond Publishing of the 3rd edition of Canadian Intellectual Property Law: Cases and Materials, a leading casebook co-authored by CLTS Faculty Member Dr. Teresa Scassa.
The Centre for Law, Technology and Society is delighted to announce the publication with Emond Publishing of the 3rd edition of Canadian Intellectual Property Law: Cases and Materials, a leading casebook co-authored by CLTS Faculty Member Dr. Teresa Scassa.
Professor Jane Bailey and Dr. Teresa Scassa have been appointed to the Strategic Advisory Council of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, which will provide Commissioner Patricia Kosseim’s office with independent, expert advice to help ensure a broader range of interests and perspectives are taken into consideration in advancing and implementing the office’s strategic goals.
Professor Jane Bailey and Dr. Teresa Scassa have been appointed to the Strategic Advisory Council of the Information and Privacy Commissioner of Ontario, which will provide Commissioner Patricia Kosseim’s office with independent, expert advice to help ensure a broader range of interests and perspect...
What is the future of open data? Pamela Robinson, Teresa Scassa and their contributors team up to answer this question in The Future of Open Data, a new edited collection published by University of Ottawa Press.
What is the future of open data? Pamela Robinson, Teresa Scassa and their contributors team up to answer this question in The Future of Open Data, a new edited collection published by University of Ottawa Press.
Anti-Muslim sentiment is on the rise in Canada, and certain Canadian laws are actually making it worse. Professor Natasha Bakht was a guest on an episode of Don’t Call Me Resilient, a podcast from The Conversation where she talked about her research into anti-Muslim attitudes in North America.
Anti-Muslim sentiment is on the rise in Canada, and certain Canadian laws are actually making it worse. Professor Natasha Bakht was a guest on an episode of Don’t Call Me Resilient, a podcast from The Conversation where she talked about her research into anti-Muslim attitudes in North America.
Shirley Greenberg was a trailblazer in the Canadian women’s movement, a friend and mentor to countless members of the legal profession, and a generous benefactor to programs that work to advance social justice and the rights of women. While many mourn her passing on May 25, we can all celebrate her life.
Shirley Greenberg was a trailblazer in the Canadian women’s movement, a friend and mentor to countless members of the legal profession, and a generous benefactor to programs that work to advance social justice and the rights of women. While many mourn her passing on May 25, we can all celebrate her ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are fast becoming omnipresent. AI is set to have an enormous impact on how science and engineering are conducted in Canada, according to a new report by an expert panel of the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA), chaired by Dr. Teresa Scassa. While no field can escape the presence of AI, this new report raises some important concerns about its ubiquitous ...
Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies are fast becoming omnipresent. AI is set to have an enormous impact on how science and engineering are conducted in Canada, according to a new report by an expert panel of the Council of Canadian Academies (CCA), chaired by Dr. Teresa Scassa. While no field...
In recent international comparisons, Canada’s health care system has ranked poorly relative to other high-income countries. Longstanding issues like extended wait times for access to specialty care have been compounded by two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to cause burnout amongst health care professionals. Politicians, as a result, are under increasing pressure to turn to private...
In recent international comparisons, Canada’s health care system has ranked poorly relative to other high-income countries. Longstanding issues like extended wait times for access to specialty care have been compounded by two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, which continues to cause burnout amongst h...
