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Prof. Lisa Austin writes "We must not treat data like a natural resource" in Globe and Mail

Monday, July 9, 2018

In a commentary in the Globe and Mail, Prof. Lisa Austin argues that "data is not a natural resource but a new informational dimension to individual and community life" ("We must not treat data like a natural resource," July 9, 2018).

Read the full commentary on the Globe and Mail website, or below.

We must not treat data like a natural resource

By Lisa Austin

July 9, 2018

Congratulations to recent SJD graduate David Sandomierski, winner of a Governor General's Academic Gold Medal

Saturday, July 7, 2018

David SandomierskiRecent SJD graduate David Sandomierski has received the Governor General's Academic Gold Medal for his work, one of the most prestigious awards for graduate students in Canada. The gold medal is awarded by each university to the graduate students who achieve the highest academic standing.

JD student Karen Chen co-authors "Canada's future prosperity depends on opening — not closing — our borders"

Friday, July 6, 2018

In a commentary in the National Post, JD student Karen Chen, with co-authors Hugh Segal and Maureen Silcoff, argue that Canada needs higher immigration levels and an end to the Safe Third Country Agreement to stay competitive ("Canada's future prosperity depends on opening — not closing — our borders," July 4, 2018).

Read the full commentary on the National Post website, or below.

IHRP calls on Canada to Accept Recommendations from UN Review on Immigration Detention

Friday, July 6, 2018

Human Rights Groups Urge Canada to Legislate Against Indefinite Immigration Detention, End Child Detention

Prof. Kent Roach writes "Khill verdict should make us think twice about our self-defence laws"

Wednesday, July 4, 2018

In a commentary in the Globe and Mail, Prof. Kent Roach writes about the implications of the acquittal verdict in the Peter Khill trial for second-degree murder of Jonathan Styres, and Indigenous man ("Khill verdict should make us think twice about our self-defence laws," July 4, 2018).

Read the full commentary on the Globe and Mail website, or below.

Treasurers of the LSO: from Paul Schabas '84 to Malcolm Mercer '82

Friday, June 29, 2018

One alumnus of U of T Law has handed over the reins to another as treasurer of the Law Society of Ontario. The treasurer is the top elected official of the Law Society, which regulates Ontario’s lawyers and paralegals in the public interest.

Paul Schabas '84 wrapped up his two-year term as Treasurer on June 28, 2018. In a farewell article in the Law Society of Ontario Gazette, he reviewed the accomplishments and challenges of those years. He concludes:

Prof. Audrey Macklin writes "Canada is abandoning asylum seekers in a hostile country: The U.S." in Washington Post

Wednesday, June 27, 2018

In a commentary in the Washington Post, Prof. Audrey Macklin argues that the U.S. can no longer be considered a safe country for refugee claimants and that Canada should suspend or revoke the Safe Third Country Agreement ("Canada is abandoning asylum seekers in a hostile country: The U.S.", June 25, 2018).

Congratulations to the winners of the 2018 Dean's Leadership Awards

Friday, June 22, 2018

Dean Edward Iacobucci is delighted to announce that the recipients of the Dean’s Leadership Awards for 1L and 2L students are:

From the Dean: Highlights of life at your law school

Wednesday, June 20, 2018

Another academic year of incredible activity at the Faculty of Law

 

Prof. Anna Su writes "The Supreme Court has dismissed religious practice as a matter of mere choice in its TWU decision"

Tuesday, June 19, 2018

In a commentary for the CBC, Prof. Anna Su analyzes the Supreme Court of Canada's decision in the case of Trinity Western University's law school accreditation by provincial law societies in terms of its approach to religious practice ("The Supreme Court has dismissed religious practice as a matter of mere choice in its TWU decision," June 18, 2018).

Read the full commentary on the CBC website, or below.

The Supreme Court has dismissed religious practice as a matter of mere choice in its TWU decision

By Anna Su

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