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The "Inspiration Effect" at the Equality Effect

  • 08 octobre 2014
  • Richa Sandill

Five diverse lawyers come together in one article to share their enthusiasm behind human rights, volunteering, and working together as the driving forces of the Equality Effect - the headline organization for the CCLHR Section's upcoming October 14 event.

Droit constitutionnel, libertés civiles et droits de la personne

What the Bedford Decision Means for Constitutional Litigation

  • 26 mars 2014
  • Lauren Shneer

A recap of the OBA's March 4, 2014 program addressing the Supreme Court's unanimous decision in Canada v Bedford, a decision declaring three provisions of the Criminal Code of Canada that criminalize various activities related to prostitution as unconstitutional.

Droit constitutionnel, libertés civiles et droits de la personne

Developments in Accessible Justice and Freedom of Association

  • 05 mai 2010
  • Heather McIvor

Issues relating to accessible justice permeate all aspects of the law, and have increasingly become the focus of administrative labour tribunals over the past decade.

Droit constitutionnel, libertés civiles et droits de la personne

Barriers Continue for Disabled Voters

  • 05 mai 2010
  • Shaun O’Brien

It is surprising, even shocking, to learn that Canadians continue to face barriers to exercising their fundamental right to vote.

Droit constitutionnel, libertés civiles et droits de la personne

Response to “Fishing with Grenades?:The Federal Court’s Decision in Almrei

  • 05 mai 2010
  • Paul Copeland

A caveat at the outset of my comments: I represented Hassan Almrei on his third detention review, held before Justice Lemieux, and I was one of the special advocates for Mr. Almrei on the reasonableness hearing held before Justice Mosley which is the focus of the article...

Droit constitutionnel, libertés civiles et droits de la personne

Fishing with Grenades? The Federal Court’s Decision in Almrei

  • 05 mai 2010
  • Ron Podolny

As the Supreme Court recognized in Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Singh, “public safety and national security [are] the most serious concerns of government.” Combating the threat of transnational terrorism presents a particular set of challenges for democratic governments.

Droit constitutionnel, libertés civiles et droits de la personne