Governments once granted Internet platforms legal immunity from liability for the conduct of their users. But as issues like disinformation, cyber-bullying, and online defamation grow increasingly complex, a re-evaluation of long-held Internet policies has become crucial. Professor Michael Geist is taking on this challenge; he is aiming to develop solu...
Governments once granted Internet platforms legal immunity from liability for the conduct of their users. But as issues like disinformation, cyber-bullying, and online defamation grow increasingly complex, a re-evaluation of long-held Internet policies h...
Sarah Paquet, LLL ’93 and LLB ’01, has been awarded the CIBC Executive Leaders distinction by WXN, the only national organization that meaningfully propels and celebrates the advancement of women at all levels, in all sectors, and of all ages.
Sarah Paquet, LLL ’93 and LLB ’01, has been awarded the CIBC Executive Leaders distinction by WXN, the only national organization that meaningfully propels and celebrates the advancement of women at all levels, in all sectors, and of all ages.
2011 uOttawa Alumni Association Excellence Award winner, donor and former Toronto Alumni Council President, Marlon Reid, LLB ’99, has received the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award.
"It is, itself, a humbling experience to be mentioned in the same sentence as such a global icon as Martin Luther King Jr. To be celebrated in the name of MLK ...
2011 uOttawa Alumni Association Excellence Award winner, donor and former Toronto Alumni Council President, Marlon Reid, LLB ’99, has received the 2020 Martin Luther King Jr. Legacy Award.
"It is, itself, a humbling experience to be mentioned in th...
While 2020 provided more than its fair share of disruptions, Common Law researchers repeatedly demonstrated a steadfast resilience, countering uncertain times with an exceptionally broad offering of knowledge and expertise. In 2020 alone, and in spite of COVID-19-related challenges, researchers from the Common Law Section published 17 books, covering a huge range of research topics.
While 2020 provided more than its fair share of disruptions, Common Law researchers repeatedly demonstrated a steadfast resilience, countering uncertain times with an exceptionally broad offering of knowledge and expertise. In 2020 alone, and in spite of COVID-19-related challenges, researchers from...
Each year, the Chambre des notaires du Québec awards the Jacques-Beaulne Excellence Scholarship to the graduates who obtain the best average in undergraduate law studies at their university and who enroll in a master's program in notarial law.
Each year, the Chambre des notaires du Québec awards the Jacques-Beaulne Excellence Scholarship to the graduates who obtain the best average in undergraduate law studies at their university and who enroll in a master's program in notarial law.
Chaque année, la Chambre des notaires du Québec remet la bourse d’excellence Jacques-Beaulne aux diplômé.e.s qui obtiennent la meilleure moyenne aux études de premier cycle en droit de leur université et qui s’inscrivent à un programme de maîtrise en droit notarial.
Deux étudiantes inscrites à notre programme de maîtrise, Isabelle Lanthier (...
Chaque année, la Chambre des notaires du Québec remet la bourse d’excellence Jacques-Beaulne aux diplômé.e.s qui obtiennent la meilleure moyenne aux études de premier cycle en droit de leur université et qui s’inscrivent à un programme de maîtr...
On November 27, 2020, Governor General Julie Payette announced 114 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including the Honourable Allan Rock, LLB ’71. Allan Rock is President Emeritus of the University of Ottawa, and a Professor in the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law where he teaches International Humanitarian Law and Armed Conflict in International Law. He is also a member of the Comm...
On November 27, 2020, Governor General Julie Payette announced 114 new appointments to the Order of Canada, including the Honourable Allan Rock, LLB ’71. Allan Rock is President Emeritus of the University of Ottawa, and a Professor in the Common Law Section of the Faculty of Law where he teaches Int...
On November 16, a United Nations Security Council’s simulation with Common Law students representing Council members took place as part of Dr. Saeid Mirzaei Yengejeh’s Law of International Organizations course. The mock Security Council considered ways of combating the COVID-19 pandemic and unanimously passed a resolution calling for coordinated action to address the multidimensional aspects of th...
On November 16, a United Nations Security Council’s simulation with Common Law students representing Council members took place as part of Dr. Saeid Mirzaei Yengejeh’s Law of International Organizations course. The mock Security Council considered ways of combating the COVID-19 pandemic and unanimou...
Professor François Larocque has been awarded the prestigious Ordre de la Pléiade by the Ontario branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) for his contributions to the development of the French Language in Ontario.
Professor Larocque holds the Canadian Francophonie Research Chair in Language Rights. He has worked to...
Professor François Larocque has been awarded the prestigious Ordre de la Pléiade by the Ontario branch of the Assemblée parlementaire de la Francophonie (APF) for his contributions to the development of the French Language in Ontario.
Pr...