On this week’s episode, MLJ Editors Garima Karia and Addie Lalande explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for ADR. How are ADR professionals adapting to this new reality, and will these changes outlast the pandemic? They speak with Me Anaïs Lacroix, a lawyer and co-founder of Latitude Management, as …
In this episode, we examine what health equity means and try to understand both the challenges and the opportunities that the COVID-19 pandemic presents for achieving health equity in Canada. Our guests are Steven Hoffman, a professor of global health law and political science at York University, as well as Daniel …
This episode seeks to uncover the impact and significance of the Caring Society litigation, which condemned the Canadian government's approach to First Nations Child Welfare and called for action on policies that have continued to perpetuate historical inequalities. Our guest is Dr. Cindy Blackstock, member of the Gitksan First Nation …
Our newest episode features an insightful interview with Brad Regehr, president of the Canadian Bar Association. Mr. Regehr is the first Indigenous president in the organization’s history, and has been a leader in the legal field as a partner at Maurice Law. This episode will explore the experiences that inform …
As the trial begins for the court challenge to Bill 21, our newest episode aims to provide helpful context that emphasizes the social effects behind the legal arguments, while offering a glimpse at what it’s like to be at the forefront of a major Charter case. Our guests are Noa …
Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of technologies providing and enhancing legal services. Some view these developments as a way to promote access to justice, while others point to emerging ethical dilemmas. To explore these issues, we are joined by Jena McGill, Professor at the University …
In Tsilhqot’in Nation v British Columbia, the Supreme Court of Canada issued a declaration of Aboriginal title for the first time in its history. To better understand the evolution of Aboriginal title, from Calder to Tsilhqot’in and beyond, we interview David Rosenberg, whose extensive experience includes acting as lead counsel …
Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg was a brilliant Supreme Court Justice, a trailblazing woman and an outstanding role model. To commemorate her life and reflect on her legacy, we are joined by Professor Deborah Jones Merritt, who has known her for over 40 years.
Today’s guest is one that you won’t want to miss: Brian Gallant, 33rd premier of New Brunswick and current CEO of the Canadian Centre for the Purpose of the Corporation. Mr. Gallant has a fascinating journey, from student and lawyer to politician and premier, and now to advisor and CEO. …
Today’s episode features a very special guest: Senator Murray Sinclair. His groundbreaking career has had a significant impact on the Canadian legal landscape, from his appointment as the first Indigenous judge in Manitoba and only the second in Canada to his service as Co-Chair of the Aboriginal Justice Inquiry in …
In the landmark case of Urgenda Foundation v. The State of the Netherlands, the Dutch Supreme Court upheld a decision that required the government of the Netherlands to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by at least 25% compared to 1990 levels. Could Canadian courts follow suit? To explore the emerging …
Pour notre dernier épisode associé au Volume 64:2 de la Revue de droit de McGill, Dr. Ivana Isailovic donne un aperçu de sa recension critique, intitulé « Familles, inégalités et droit dans un espace mondialisé ».
Pour souligner le lancement du Volume 64:2 de la Revue de droit de McGill, nous publions de courts épisodes où les auteurs présenteront un aperçu de leur article. Aujourd’hui, Me Frédérick Doucet décrit l’article qu’il a coécrit avec Me Geneviève St-Laurent, intitulé ≪ Le droit à l’égalité et l’accès aux …
To coincide with Volume 64:2 of the McGill Law Journal, the MLJ Podcast is introducing bite-sized bonus episodes where listeners can hear directly from authors about their work. Today, Professor Noah Weisbord discusses his timely article, Who’s Afraid of the Lucky Moose? Canada’s Dangerous Self-Defence Innovation: "With little public discussion, …
En juin 2019, l’Assemblée nationale du Québec adopta la fameuse Loi sur la laïcité de l’État, ce qui suscita de vifs débats sur la scène politique. Au cœur de la polémique se trouve l’utilisation controversée de l’article 33 de la Charte canadienne, autrement connu sous le nom de « clause …
By signing Bill C-45, Canada became the second country in the world to legalize the recreational use of cannabis. Subsequent news coverage raised concerns about the potentially negative effects of legalization for Canadians, especially those crossing the US-Canadian border. In this podcast, we explore the practical implications of cannabis legalization, …
ARTICLES—AUTHORS ARTICLES — AUTEURS BEN-ISHAI, STEPHANIE, ROBSON, JENNIFER AND SCHWARTZ, SAUL Eligible Non-Participation in Canadian Social Welfare Programs...................................................................................................... 64:499 BICH-CARRIÈRE, LAURENCE , &, ⚖ : que pensent les tribunaux des émojis, émoticônes et autres pictogrammes?................................................... 64:43 CHRISTIANS, ALLISON Tax Cryptographia: Exploring the Fiscal Design of Cryptocurrencies...................................................................................... 64:683 CLOUTIER, ÉTIENNE A Tale of Two Metaphors: A Narrative Take on the Canadian Constitution....................................................................... 64:447 COFONE, IGNACIO N. …
I. Doctoral Theses / Thèses de doctorat Akenroye, Ayodele. The Pursuit of International Criminal Justice and the Construction of Victimhood, McGill University. Akiobe Songolo, Michele Patricia. La crise des subprimes : vers un meilleur encadrement des risques financiers et juridiques liés à la titrisation des créances, Université Laval. Barry, Sarah. Les pourparlers précontractuels en …
Introduction In a 2017 interview, Microsoft founder Bill Gates recommended taxing robots to slow the pace of automation.[1] Funds raised could be used to retrain and provide financial support for displaced workers. Up to 47 per cent of US jobs are at risk because of advancements in artificial intelligence. Low-wage workers …
Introduction In the last decade, there has been a revolution in cross-border tax information exchange and reporting.[1] A combination of shifting political dynamics, increasing technological capabilities, and countries’ ability to harness international politics to force legal changes at the nation-state level has led to a new order in which many countries …
