Faculty in the News
Media mentions are posted in their original language of publication or broadcast.
May 14, 2012
Professeur Errol Mendes explique que les législateurs doivent s'impliquer et définir des règles pour l'utilisation des drones. (L'armée de l'air mènera plus de vols avec des drones dans le ciel canadien - Canadian Press (FR))
According to Professor Karen Eltis "Having the government try to legislate new rules would be pointless." (Courts grapple with how to use computer data as evidence - The Globe and Mail)
Professor Michael Geist notices that many schools seem binded to a traditional model of education. (Is Canada lagging behind in online education? - TheStar.com)
Professor Stewart Elgie describes his concerns over the changes proposed for the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. (Growth over green concerns - TheStar.com)
Professor Errol Mendes warns the emerging technology needs close study and clear restrictions. (Air force to conduct more drone test flights; legal expert warns of implications - The Canadian Press)
Professor Amir Attaran revealed that the University has received 20 freedom of information requests related to his research and school affairs. (Freedom of information law not a weapon: U of O prof - The Ottawa Citizen)
According to Professor Karen Eltis "Having the government try to legislate new rules would be pointless." (Courts grapple with how to use computer data as evidence - The Globe and Mail)
Professor Michael Geist notices that many schools seem binded to a traditional model of education. (Is Canada lagging behind in online education? - TheStar.com)
Professor Stewart Elgie describes his concerns over the changes proposed for the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. (Growth over green concerns - TheStar.com)
Professor Errol Mendes warns the emerging technology needs close study and clear restrictions. (Air force to conduct more drone test flights; legal expert warns of implications - The Canadian Press)
Professor Amir Attaran revealed that the University has received 20 freedom of information requests related to his research and school affairs. (Freedom of information law not a weapon: U of O prof - The Ottawa Citizen)
The article refers to profesor Michael Geist who noted that the lawsuit seems to be going against promises made to Parliament by Canada's film distributors. (File-Sharing Lawsuits Coming To Canada: ISPs Ordered To Identify File-Sharers - Huffington Post Canada)
May 10, 2012
Dean Bruce Feldthusen and graduate Dan Pinsky, Civil Law Section, comment on the lack of articling positions. (Law school grads can't find mandatory work - CBC News)
Professor Errol Mendes underlines the necessity of a serious debate about the drones and what good is to be expected from their use. (Use of drones requires debate - The Star Phoenix)
Professor Stewart Elgie explains the need for deadlines for the Canadian Environment Assessment Agency. (Budget bill will give ministers more control over environmental assessments - The Globe and Mail)
Professor Errol Mendes underlines the necessity of a serious debate about the drones and what good is to be expected from their use. (Use of drones requires debate - The Star Phoenix)
Professor Stewart Elgie explains the need for deadlines for the Canadian Environment Assessment Agency. (Budget bill will give ministers more control over environmental assessments - The Globe and Mail)
May 9, 2012
Professor William Amos shares his concerns regarding the dismantlement of Canada's environmental protection laws. (Environment laws getting facelift to accelerate projects: Joe Oliver - Vancouver Sun)
Professor Michael Geist is mentionned in this article. (Canada lags in e-commerce, report confirms - CanadianBusiness.com - Blog)
May 8, 2012
Professor William Amos asserts that government's new plan to update environmental assessment laws is being done in a manner that isn't respectful of Canadians. (Why Environmental Groups are protesting changes to federal environmental - CBC Ottawa Morning)
May 7, 2012
Michael Geist evaluates the latest acquirement of Bell Media. He concludes « if Canada wants to encourage new media and new entrants, a new system is needed ». (CRTC's '10 per cent' rule leads to questionable expenditures and conflicted policy - TheStar.com)
Jennifer Chandler analyses how neuroscience is being used to demonstrate guilt or culpability. (Science, memory and the law: Research chipping away at the credence we give to witness accounts - Montreal Gazette)
Professor Errol Mendes warns the emerging technology needs close study and clear restrictions. (Canadian military weighs expansion of drone force - Radio-Canada International)
Professpr William Amos said the Environment Minister's power "is going to increase ministerial" and cabinet discretion. (Federal environment policy overhaul rolled into omnibus budget bill - The Canadian Press)
Professor William Amos shares his concerns regarding the dismantlement of Canada's environmental protection laws. (Environment laws getting facelift to accelerate projects: Joe Oliver - Canada.com)
Professor Stephen Hezell describes the legislation as a serious attack on environmental law. (Pull environment from budget bill: Opposition and activists - CTV News)
Professor Adam Dodek analyses the consequences that will follow Mr. Justice Frank Marrocco's critical decision, which could reduce the ability of lawyers to prepare for trials. (Judge to rule on lawyers’ notes in Nortel fraud trial - The Globe and Mail)
More...