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In a commentary in the Financial Post, Prof. Emeritus Jacob Ziegel analyzes proposed changes by the federal government that would give the provinces power to regulate interest rates on small short-term "payday" loans ("Pass the buck: Ottawa has paramount jurisdiction over interest rate regulation," November 10, 2006).

Read the full commentary.

On September 7th, former law dean, Professor Ronald St. John Macdonald, passed away in Halifax. Professor Macdonald was dean of the U of T Faculty of Law from 1965 - 1972, and during that time helped to build the flourishing law program started by former dean Cecil Wright (1949 - 1965). Professor Macdonald went on to become dean of Dalhousie Law School  (1972-1979) and Professor of International Law (1979-1990). He became an officer of the Order of Canada in 1984 and a Companion of the Order of Canada in 2000.

Adjunct Professor Darryl Robinson, Acting Director of the International Human Rights Clinic, appeared on on CBC Newsworld on October 9, 2006 to provide a commentary on the Darfur crisis and the standoff between Sudan and the Security Council.

Here is a summary of what he said:

"Sudan is a member of the United Nations and like all members, it has accepted a commitment to cooperate with the Security Council - including in enforcement actions.

Prof. Ed Morgan has published a commentary in the Toronto Star discussing city zoning policies that segregate different kinds of residents and uses ("Don't give more power to cities," October 26, 2006).

Read the full commentary.