Balado

[MLJ Shorts] The Quebec Tuition Hikes

This episode delves into the controversy surrounding Quebec’s decision to significantly raise tuition for out-of-province students attending anglophone universities.

Dr. Daniel Weinstock, Full Professor at McGill University and the Catherine Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy, contextualizes the tuition hikes within the province’s long-standing efforts to protect the French language. Dr. Weinstock’s discussion also touches on the broader implications of the tuition hikes for education, cultural identity, and accessibility in Quebec.

[En Bref] Les justiciables non-représenté.e.s et le personnel des greffes de justice: en marge du système judiciaire

Dans cet épisode, Emmanuelle Bernheim, professeure titulaire à la Faculté de droit de l’Université d’Ottawa, nous parle de son article publié dans le volume 69:1 de la Revue de Droit de McGill. Elle explore le rôle du personnel des greffes dans le système judiciaire, souvent méconnu et sous-estimé, notamment en ce qui concerne l’accès à la justice pour les justiciables non représenté.e.s.

[MLJ Shorts] Access to Justice

This episode will explore access to justice as part of the McGill Law Journal’s progression towards open access, highlighting the importance of access to justice and how access to legal information can contribute to this pursuit.

In this episode Me Steeves Bujold provides rich insight on how to improve access to justice, particularly for marginalized communities, and the way in which the legal industry can evolve to best serve those who need access the most.

[MLJ Shorts] The New Era of the Notwithstanding Clause

Over the last 5 years, the use of section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, known as the Notwithstanding Clause, has become increasingly controversial. This episode delves into the historical context of the Notwithstanding Clause to shed light on the section’s current issues. Using Quebec’s Bill 21 and Ontario’s Working Families cases, we highlight the tensions between legislative authority and judicial oversight.

We speak with Marion Sandilands, partner at Conway Litigation and Professor at the University of Ottawa.

[MLJ Shorts] La justice réparatrice pour les jeunes contrevenants

Dans cet épisode, nous plongeons au cœur de la justice des jeunes contrevenants au Canada, avec une attention particulière portée sur le Québec.

Nos invitées sont Me Véronique Champagne, procureure en chef au Bureau des affaires de la jeunesse du Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénale et Mme Catherine Lapierre, directrice des services de justice réparatrice pour mineurs à Équijustice.

[MLJ Shorts] Autism and the Law

This episode navigates the intricate landscape of the Canadian legal system as it intersects with the lives of neurodivergent individuals. We aim to explore the ways in which autistic people may interact with the legal system and how various factors can influence the overall journey through the justice system. We discuss potential solutions and suggestions aimed at reducing ableism and providing support for neurodiverse populations.

We hear from Dr. Stephanie Ehret, a criminologist and Assistant Professor of Sociology at Trent University. Dr. Ehret’s research focuses on gender and violence, as well as autism and criminal justice.

[MLJ Shorts] Canadian Crypto Regulation Following the FTX Collapse

Cryptocurrency’s rapid rise has placed financial regulators in uncharted territory, forcing experts to think outside the box about how to best regulate decentralized digital assets. This episode will explore the Canadian cryptocurrency regulatory landscape in the wake of the FTX collapse and consider how it might evolve in the future.

In this episode, we speak with Me Laure Fouin, co-head of the Digital Assets and Blockchain group and a partner at the Montréal office of Osler, a leading Canadian law firm.

[Counterpoint] The Yazidi Genocide: A Conversation About The Role Of NGOs And The International Community

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and genocide.

This episode explores how non-governmental and other international organizations work to achieve justice and redress for survivors of international war crimes. We speak with Natia Navrouzov, who shares expertise on the role of NGOs, and the international community, more generally, in obtaining redress for Yazidi survivors of genocide.

[Legal Fictions] Carrières alternatives avec un diplôme en droit / Alternative Careers with a Law Degree

In this this two-part epsiode, we hear from McGill Law graduates whose unconventional careers challenge the typical image of what it means to be a lawyer or have a law degree. Our guests for part two are Aaron Wenner and Geeva Samynathan, both law graduates who decided to pursue entrepreneurial careers.

Aaron is co-founder and CEO of CiteRight, a Toronto-based legal-tech start-up that helps coordinate legal research and drafting. Geeva runs a consultancy company, ECTAA, that provides guidance in management, environmental consulting, and corporate training.

[MLJ Shorts] L’avenir du fédéralisme à l’heure du renouveau de relations canado-autochtones

Huit ans après la publication du rapport final de la Commission de vérité et de réconciliation du Canada, cet épisode se penche sur les voies possibles des interactions entre les peuples autochtones et l’État canadien. Nous nous entretenons avec Jean Leclair, professeur de droit à l’Université de Montréal spécialiste du fédéralisme et du pluralisme juridique, pour mieux comprendre le concept de justice transitionnelle dans le contexte canadien.