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Prof. Douglas Sanderson debates state of Aboriginal affairs on TVO

Friday, November 5, 2010

Catch up on the "State of Aboriginal Affairs" in Ontario on TVO's "The Agenda", as Prof. Douglas Sanderson debates the issue on the panel.

View the edition here: http://tinyurl.com/39hm7by

 

Dean Moran chairs advisory panel on Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation

Thursday, September 23, 2010

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

The Ontario Ministry of the Attorney General has appointed Dean Mayo Moran to chair an advisory panel looking into drafting legislation to target Strategic Litigation Against Public Participation lawsuits. The panel includes alumni Brian M. Rogers, LLB 1977, and Peter Downard, LLB 1984, and will advise how targeted legislation could improve existing protections in the Rules of Civil Procedure.

Prof. Ben Alarie launches tax wiki for Canadian public stressed over tax laws

Friday, September 17, 2010

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

taxwiki.caCanadians confused with complicated tax laws now have a unique, free, online resource to help them navigate income tax regulations. It's the Canadian Tax Wiki Project, taxwiki.ca, founded by the Faculty of Law's Prof. Benjamin Alarie, and it's the first of its kind in Canada.

Prof. Jeffrey MacIntosh on media privilege and market manipulation

Friday, September 17, 2010

In a two-part series in the Financial Post "FP Comment" section, Prof. Jeffrey MacIntosh discusses the problem of market manipulation through the media and what could be done about it.

Part I: "Option to ignore" (Aug. 3, 2010)

Part II: "Media Chill" (Aug. 4, 2010)

 

Prof. Audrey Macklin - "Multiple citizenship: I am Canadian ... am I not?"

Friday, September 17, 2010

In a commentary in the Halifax Chronicle-Herald, Prof. Audrey Macklin and McGill Prof. François Crépeau write about the issue of multiple citizenship for Canadians ("Multiple citizenship: I am Canadian ... am I not?", July 2, 2010).

Read the complete commentary.

From the rink to Rideau Hall: Law school congratulates former professor and new GG, David Johnston

Friday, September 17, 2010

Dean Mayo Moran applauds the appointment of former U of T law professor, David Johnston, as Canada’s next Governor General.

“Professor Johnston is indeed a perfect fit for this role, one that encapsulates his life-long commitment to public service. For decades, he has served the academy and beyond with excellence, passion and humility,” says Moran.

Prof. Audrey Macklin - "Guilty of contempt"

Friday, September 17, 2010

In the Ottawa Citizen, Prof. Audrey Macklin has written a commentary condemning the upcoming trial of Omar Khadr in Guantanamo Bay and the Canadian government's failure to act on court decisions regarding this issue ("Guilty of contempt," July 20, 2010).

Read the full commentary.

Special issue of essays in honour of Michael Trebilcock published by U of T Law Journal (vol. 60:2)

Friday, September 17, 2010

A special issue of essays in honour of Prof. Michael Trebilcock has been published in the University of Toronto Law Journal ("Law, Economics and Public Policy: Essays in Honour of Michael Trebilcock",vol. 60:2, Spring 2010).

Ontario recognizes legal writing contributions of Prof. Cossman

Friday, September 17, 2010

Prof. Brenda CossmanLaw professor Brenda Cossman’s significant contributions to legal writing were recognized with an Ontario Mundell Award, presented by the Attorney General June 17, 2010.

Prof. Lisa Austin - "Canadaís access axis"

Thursday, July 29, 2010

Prof. Lisa Austin has written a commentary in the Globe and Mail about the limitations of Canada's current access-to-information laws ("Canada’s access axis," April 20, 2010).

Read the full commentary.

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