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The changes at Crown-Indigenous Relations send a cynical message: Opinion by Prof. Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii)

Tuesday, August 1, 2023

In an opinion published in the Globe & Mail (July 31), Professor Douglas Sanderson (Amo Binashii), Prichard Wilson Chair in Law and Public Policy at the Faculty of Law, writes about the impact of Justin Trudeau’s cabinet shuffle on Indigenous relations. 

U of T Law welcomes new Associate Professor Galit A. Sarfaty

Wednesday, July 26, 2023

U of T Law is pleased to welcome legal scholar Galit A. Sarfaty, who joins the Faculty, effective August 1, 2023. 

Prof Galit A Sarfaty

(supplied photo by Macy Yap)

Canadian law enforcement agencies continue to target Muslims: Basema Al-Alami (SJD) for The Conversation

Thursday, July 13, 2023

Canadian law enforcement agencies continue to target Muslims

People hold signs during a protest in Montréal against Islamphobia in 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Graham Hughes

Defending hard-won rights: R. Douglas Elliott Fellow, Jarren Fefer

Wednesday, July 12, 2023

Jarren

The University of Toronto Faculty of Law is committed to supporting Juris Doctor (JD) students in pursuing dynamic and rewarding experiences that compliment their studies. 

Discussing climate change with children and youth: co-author Steve Lorteau (SJD) for The Conversation

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Parents, caregivers and educators must encourage their children to talk about and understand climate change before participating in climate action. (Shutterstock)

Deans Emeriti portraits celebrate the history and legacy of U of T Law leadership

Tuesday, July 11, 2023

Deans Emeriti portraits

Deans Emeriti of the University of Toronto Faculty of Law: (1943-1949) W.P.M. Kennedy;  (1984-1990) J. Robert S. Prichard; (1990-1995) Robert Sharpe; (1995-2005) Ronald J. Daniels; (2006-2014) Mayo Moran (SJD 1999); (2014–2020) Ed Iacobucci.

Monica Biringer (LLB 1985) appointed to Federal Court of Appeal

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

The honourable David Lametti, Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada, announced on June 23, the judicial appointment of Faculty of Law graduate, Monica Biringer (LLB 1985), to the Federal Court of Appeal.

U of T Law alumni honoured at the 2023 Canadian General Counsel Awards

Wednesday, July 5, 2023

U of T Law congratulates recipients of the 2023 Canadian General Counsel Awards, recognizing Canada's top in-house lawyers.

The awards were presented June 12 at the Royal York hotel in Toronto. The U of T Law alumni who were recognized, include: 

Marisa Wyse (JD 2005), Chief Legal and Regulatory Officer and Corporate Secretary at Rogers received the Canadian General Counsel of the Year Award.

U of T Law alumni the Hon. Robert J. Sharpe, Joan H. Garson, and Stephen Stohn named to the Order of Canada

Tuesday, July 4, 2023

On June 30, 2023, her Excellency the Right Honourable Mary Simon, Governor General of Canada, announced 85 new appointments to the Order of Canada.

The Faculty of Law congratulates three alumni on their appointments. Named an Officer of the Order of Canada: 

The Honourable Robert James Sharpe, O.C. (LLB 1970)

Sharpe was named an Officer "for his distinguished contributions to the advancement of law in Canada as both a judge and academic."

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