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

Andrew Kuntze — Thu, 09 Feb 2012 10:03:50 +0100

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 ...

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

Andrew Kuntze — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 10:40:46 +0100

On January 31, 2012, Professor Jeremy de Beer presented a lecture on Parliament Hill as part of the Big Thinki...

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

Andrew Kuntze — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 16:06:16 +0100
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, Februa...

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

Andrew Kuntze — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 14:05:53 +0100
Professor Joseph Roach has authored a section on mortgages in a new publication entitled Professor P.M. Vasudev, in partnership with Professor Susan Watson of the University of Auckland, new Zealand, has edi...

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

Andrew Kuntze — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 10:50:18 +0100
Professor P.M. Vasudev appeared on CPAC’s Professor Jeremy de Beer will explain why effective decision-making in a dynamic innovation context...

Welcoming the Honourable Justices Michael Moldaver and Andromache Karakatsanis

Andrew Kuntze — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 11:40:44 +0100
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 a...

�When shareholder value is all that matters�: An Op-Ed by Prof. Vasudev

Andrew Kuntze — Fri, 27 Jan 2012 11:40:57 +0100
Professor P.M. Vasudev authored an op-ed for the January 24, 2012 edition of the Ottawa Citizen entitled &ldqu...

Dispute Resolution Program Celebrates 15 Years, Launches New Website

Andrew Kuntze — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:46:05 +0100
On January 9, 2012, Common Law celebrated the 15th Anniversary of the Dispute Resolution Program, simultaneously launching a Professor P.M. Vasudev commented on the years-long delay in bringi...

Prof. Steger Featured in ISN Podcast on Future of WTO

Andrew Kuntze — Sat, 14 Jan 2012 11:21:22 +0100
Professor Debra Steger was recently featured as a guest expert on a podcast presented by the Professor Anthony Daimsis was recently interviewed on CBC Radio’s Ottawa Morning, addressing the l...

Daniel Michalchuk (�98) Elected Partner at New York Firm

Andrew Kuntze — Wed, 11 Jan 2012 15:00:32 +0100
Alumnus Daniel J. Michalchuk (’98) has been elected a partner at New York law firm Milbank, Tweed, Hadley & McCloy, based in the firm’s New York office.
Mr. Michalchuk specializes i...

Annual Thomas Feeney Lecture and 15th Anniversary of the Dispute Resolution Program

Andrew Kuntze — Thu, 05 Jan 2012 10:59:05 +0100
The Annual Thomas Feeney Memorial Lecture will take place on Monday, January 9, 2012 from 5:00 – 6:30 p.m. in the Gowlings Moot Court (FTX 147).� Mr. Douglas Melville, Ombudsman and CEO o...

Sonya Nigam Discusses Ethical Development on Indigenous Lands

Andrew Kuntze — Mon, 02 Jan 2012 14:41:11 +0100
In her December 19, 2011 column for Canadian Lawyer, Sonya Nigam, Executive Director of the International Criminal...

VIDEO: �Lonely at the Top: The SCC Appointments Process�

Andrew Kuntze — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 11:15:23 +0100
On October 4, 2011, Common Law’s Public Law Group sponsored a panel discussion entitled “Lonely at the Top:� The SCC Appointments Process.”� Video of the event is now online.
M...

Two Alumni named to the Order of Canada

Jason Murray — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:00 +0100
Margaret Bloodworth (’77) and David Scott (’60) received the prestigious honour of being named to the Order of Canada. Margaret Bloodworth (’77) was named Member of the Order of Can...

In Memoriam: Ann Sitch (�96)

Andrew Kuntze — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 15:32:14 +0100
It was with great sadness that the Faculty of Law learned of the passing of Ann Sitch (’96), who died peacefully on November 28, 2011 at the age of 62.
The following message comes courtesy...

Ecojustice: Federal government failing to enforce Canada�s environmental laws

Andrew Kuntze — Mon, 12 Dec 2011 10:50:52 +0100
The federal government is jeopardizing Canadians' health and the environment by failing to enforce its own environmental laws, according to a new report from

Justice Jacqueline Loignon (�92) Appointed to Ontario Court of Justice

Andrew Kuntze — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:10:10 +0100
Justice Jacqueline Loignon (’92) has been appointed to the Ontario Court of Justice, effective December 8, 2011.
Justice Loignon formerly practiced law at Lang Michener LLP as an associate...

Ajmal Pashtoonyar (�09) Completes Pro Bono Assignment at ICC Prosecutor�s Office

Andrew Kuntze — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:06:45 +0100
Alumnus Ajmal Pashtoonyar (’09) recently completed a three month pro bono assignment at the Office of the Prosecutor, International Criminal Court (ICC).