Symposium: The Past, Present and Future of Section 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

The Ottawa Law Review invites you to a symposium with a focus on section 1 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms in commemoration of the 25th anniversary of R v Oakes, [1986] 1 SCR 103. Read more...

“Maybe we’re looking at the wrong things”: Prof. de Beer Discusses How We Measure Innovation

On January 31, 2012, Professor Jeremy de Beer presented a lecture on Parliament Hill as part of the Big Thinking lecture series organized by the Canadian Federation of the Humanities and Social Sciences.  His talk focused on the ways in which innovation is measured and judged successful. Read more...

Information Session: Dual JD Program – Thursday, February 23, 2012

There will be an information session for students interested in applying to the Dual JD Program with Michigan State University or American University's Washington College of Law on Thursday, February 23, 2012 from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in FTX 137. Read more...

Prof. Roach Contributes to Halsbury’s Laws of Canada: Mortgages / Motor Vehicles

Professor Joseph Roach has authored a section on mortgages in a new publication entitled Halsbury’s Laws of Canada: Mortgages / Motor Vehicles (LexisNexis Canada).  The section on motor vehicles is authored by Phil Langlotz. Read more...

Prof. Vasudev Publishes Corporate Governance After the Financial Crisis

Professor P.M. Vasudev, in partnership with Professor Susan Watson of the University of Auckland, new Zealand, has edited Corporate Governance After the Financial Crisis (Edward Elgar Publishing) a new volume of essays dealing a variety of issues relating to corporate governance in the post-financial crisis world. Read more...

Prof. Vasudev Appears on Goldhawk Live Addressing Sustainable Economic Prosperity for Canada

Professor P.M. Vasudev appeared on CPAC’s Goldhawk Live on January 29, 2012 to take part in a panel discussion on how private Canadian corporations can play a role in providing economic stimulus in the new post-recession Canadian economy. Read more...

Big Thinking Breakfast Lecture, Featuring Professor Jeremy de Beer – January 31 on Parliament Hill

In this talk, Professor Jeremy de Beer will explain why effective decision-making in a dynamic innovation context requires us to think differently about science and technology and how we measure success. Read more...

Welcoming the Honourable Justices Michael Moldaver and Andromache Karakatsanis

In keeping with the tradition of celebrating newly appointed judges to the Supreme Court of Canada, the Faculty of Law hosted a welcoming reception for the Honourable Mr. Justice Michael J. Moldaver and the Honourable Madam Justice Andromache Karakatsanis on January 18, 2012.  All nine judges of the Supreme Court attended the event. Read more...

Dispute Resolution Program Celebrates 15 Years, Launches New Website

On January 9, 2012, Common Law celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the Dispute Resolution Program, simultaneously launching a new open access teaching website.  The event was coupled with this year’s annual Thomas Feeney Memorial Lecture. Read more...

Welcoming Reception for New SCC Judges – January 18, 2012

On Wednesday, January 18, 2012, the Faculty of Law will host a welcoming reception for the newly-appointed justices of the Supreme Court of Canada, the Honourable Mr. Justice Michael J. Moldaver and the Honourable Madam Justice Andromache Karakatsanis. Read more...