2nd Annual Emerging Issues in Canadian Public Law Conference – May 18, 2012

Friday, 18 May 2012 The Public Law Group at the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law cordially invites you to the second annual Emerging Issues in Canadian Public Law Conference on May 18, 2012, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Desmarais Building, room 12102. Read more...

Martin Mason (’83) Remembered with Donation from Gowlings LLP

Thursday, 17 May 2012 On May 15, 2012 members of the Ottawa office of Gowlings LLP were joined by Dean Bruce Feldthusen and Professors Peter Oliver, Daphne Gilbert and Ellen Zweibel, to celebrate the memory of Martin Mason (’83), who passed away in June 2011.  Martin’s wife Linda Campbell and son Andrew were also present. Read more...

Prof. Dodek wins Capital Educator Award

Thursday, 17 May 2012 Prof. Adam Dodek was honoured as one of 16 top educators on Thursday, May 17, 2012, receiving the Capital Educator Award. Read more...

Prof. Backhouse and Alumnus Hon. John Manley (’76) to Receive Honourable Doctorates

Thursday, 17 May 2012 Prof. Constance Backhouse and Alumnus Hon. John Manley (’76) will each receive Honourable Doctorates from University of Western at June Convocation. Congratulations to both!

Prof. de Beer Testifies Before Standing Committee on Industry

Monday, 14 May 2012 On May 15, 2012, Professor Jeremy de Beer will testify before the Standing Committee on Industry about the role of intellectual property in Canada's innovation system. Read more...

Common Law’s Naomi Telfort Honoured for 10 Years of Service at uOttawa

Friday, 11 May 2012 Congratulations to Common Law’s Manager of Operations Naomi Telfort who was among the honourees celebrated at the 2012 Founder’s Breakfast for her 10 years of service to the University of Ottawa.

Prof. Steger Appears on Power Play to Address Canada-EU Free Trade Negotiations

Tuesday, 01 May 2012 Professor Debra Steger appeared on CTV’s Power Play on April 27, 2012 to discuss negotiations on Canada’s pending free trade agreement with the European Union. Read more...

Professor Allen Linden Featured in The Lawyers Weekly as Mundell Medal Recipient

Friday, 20 April 2012 January Term Professor and former supernumerary judge of the Federal Court of Appeal, Allen Linden is featured in the April 20, 2012 edition of The Lawyers Weekly, where he is celebrated as this year’s recipient of the David Walter Mundell Medal. Read more...

Prof. Joanne St. Lewis and David Nahwegahbow (’80) Win Federal Court Child Welfare Decision

Friday, 20 April 2012 Professor Joanne St. Lewis and alumnus David Nahwegahbow (’80), representing the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society of Canada and the Assembly of First Nations, have won an important Federal Court appeal concerning child welfare on reserves. Read more...