So many memories! 🚡🚡🚡

When a judge banned the @CBC broadcast of the @thenfb's Boys of St. Vincent mini-series in 1992, CBC lawyer Daniel Henry sprinted to the ON Court of appeal. It ended at the #SCC. Hear Henry's first-hand account here: tinyurl.com/yc7mmaaz

➡️ In case you missed it: On the latest episode of Verdicts and Voices, host Alison Crawford welcomes legal ethicist Amy Salyzyn to talk about a recent case of AI hallucinations in documents that were submitted at the Ontario Superior Court.

🎧 Tune in: bit.ly/3SolxDl

🎧 In this episode of Verdicts and Voices: a trademark scam targeting clients of Canadian patent lawyers, a case of AI hallucinations in documents submitted to the Ontario Superior Court, and the 1998 Supreme Court of Canada's Reference on Secession: https://bit.ly/3SolxDl

The humans behind the decisions As the Supreme Court of Canada turns 150 this year, former clerks, lawyers, and journalists are remembering a workplace unlike any other

As the Supreme Court of Canada turns 150 this year, former clerks, lawyers, and journalists are remembering a workplace unlike any other: https://bit.ly/4d3At36

In this episode of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices, we evaluate the current state of the international rule of law, have an interesting discussion about tax reform, and look at landmark Supreme Court decisions on access to abortion.

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A nation's sovereignty is not just about borders, resources, or political independence— it also depends on strong institutions that serve the common good. https://bit.ly/4c0h3eU 1/2

Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’ Anger over detention of Ekrem Imamoğlu becomes a touchstone for opposing President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan When demonstrators gathered ­at Istanbul’s city hall last week in outrage at the arrest of mayor Ekrem İmamoğlu, 26-year-old Azra said she was initially too scared to defy a ban on gatherings. As protests grew on university campuses and in cities and towns across Turkey, she could no longer resist joining. “I saw the spark in people’s eyes and the excitement on their faces, and I decided I had to come down here,” she said with a grin, standing among tens of thousands that defied a ban on assembly to fill the streets around city hall on Friday night. Despite the crowds, Azra feared reprisals and declined to give her full name. Many demonstrators were masked in a bid to defy facial recognition ­technology and fearing the teargas or pepper spray sometimes deployed by the police. Others smiled and took ­selfies to celebrate as fireworks illuminated the night sky. Continue reading...

Turkey’s protests over Istanbul mayor grow into ‘fight about democracy’

A battle from Bangladesh to the bar As a tired, hungry, unhoused refugee claimant in Vancouver, Sam Bhattacharjee vowed never to feel helpless again and saw the law as his path to stability and self-sufficiency

I talk to lawyers all the time and find them pretty inspirational but my interview with Sam, who has fought against all odds to become a lawyer in Canada, is high up on the inspiration scale. I hope you too are inspired by his tale of grit, wit and determination.

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La campagne électorale fédérale approche à grands pas... (son déclenchement est attendu ce week-end, selon les rumeurs.) Voici les journalistes de la colline parlementaire à suivre pour rester informé pendant toute la campagne. 🇨🇦

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Foggy morning in the forest / Matin brumeux dans la forêt.

📍 Petawawa, ON

Mon projet de fin de semaine… Je suis vraiment fière de recevoir enfin ce magnifique guide de Guides de voyage Ulysse, auquel j’ai eu le plaisir de contribuer! Encore plus fière de pouvoir faire découvrir quelques belles randonnées en Ontario!

‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation The Loess plateau was the most eroded place on Earth until China took action and reversed decades of damage from grazing and farming It was one of China’s most ambitious environmental endeavours ever. The Loess plateau, an area spanning more than…

‘All the birds returned’: How a Chinese project led the way in water and soil conservation

Erased from public life To mark International Women’s Day, we profile the push to recognize their treatment in Afghanistan as gender apartheid and examine Canada’s role in holding the Taliban to account

Under the Taliban regime, animals in Afghanistan have more freedom to move about, to sing, and to simply be than women do. “Every few days we see a new decree coming from the regime, putting more & more restrictions on women.” @hollylake.bsky.social has the story. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

Les Groenlandais ne veulent être ni Américains ni Danois «Le Devoir» est allé à leur rencontre, à Nuuk, pour mieux comprendre ce qui est en jeu.

LE DEVOIR AU GROENLAND | On démarre une série de reportages sur cette l’île qui subit une adversité sans pareille depuis que Trump a réitéré son intention de l’«acheter». Le Groenland n'est pas à vendre, c'est le premier reportage de @magdalineboutros.bsky.social www.ledevoir.com/monde/ameriq...

As the voice of the legal profession in Canada, the Canadian Bar Association stands in firm support of the rule of law, judicial independence and the right to counsel—principles that are fundamental to any democracy.

Inflicting pain with patents With a trade war in full swing, some are proposing Canada look beyond tariffs to the intangible economy and hit the U.S. where it hurts

Richard Gold from @mcgill.ca's Centre for Intellectual Property Policy is proposing using the Patent Act to suspend patent rights here held by U.S.-controlled companies. He says it would hit back at the U.S. administration while giving Canadian companies a boost. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

In the throes of a trade war, what is Canada's legal recourse? Canada could file challenges with the World Trade Organization, under the Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement, and in domestic U.S. courts, but potential outcomes are mixed

In the wake of the Trump administration imposing 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs on Canada, Sean Stephenson, chair of the CBA's international law section, talks options with @suebailey99.bsky.social. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

Maple Scan Scan any product and find out if it truly supports Canadian businesses. Maple Scan makes it easy.

Wow, there truly is an app for everything now! 🇨🇦

Our latest episode of Modern Law: Verdicts and Voices is out!

Former Canadian spies rattled by what they see south of the border Observers say Canada has little legal recourse if U.S. under Trump doesn’t abide by intelligence-sharing agreements, which depend on trust

As the Trump administration takes dramatic action that looks threatening to our security, Canada’s spies have to be watching the news from south of the border with growing alarm, say former intelligence officials. @stephenmaher.bsky.social has the story. nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...

The Law Commission of Canada and the Canadian Bar Association are pleased to announce that Linda Besner is the winner of the inaugural LCC-CBA Journalism Fellowship.

Learn more about Linda and the fellowship here: https://bit.ly/3Qk1R2k

Belle liste! Ça me donne le goût de faire la route pour venir skier dans Lanaudière!

Will the Supreme Court allow a tort of family violence to be created? While the Ontario Superior Court created the new tort, the Ontario Court of Appeal disagreed, found the existing tort framework sufficient

The Supreme Court of Canada is set to hear an appeal about whether or not the Ontario Superior Court should have created an intentional tort of family violence. More on this in CBA National: https://bit.ly/4aRNuf3

How to address Canada’s digital data disclosures with the U.S. The CBA offers guidance to the Canadian government on the anticipated bilateral agreement with the United States under the CLOUD Act

The CBA's Privacy and Access Section weighs in on when the mutual legal assistance framework should be replaced with a speedier process allowing tech companies to surrender data to foreign entities for investigation or prosecution of serious crimes: https://bit.ly/4holan3

Really excited to be launching this special podcast series today!

Supreme cases: a look back and look ahead Judgements, leaves and notables of 2024, and what's to come in 2025

The Supreme Court of Canada's 2024 workload was not quite back up to pre-pandemic levels, but it has been getting closer. Here's a look at the year's judgements, leaves and notables, and what's to come in 2025: https://bit.ly/3EeEdkP

Last call for applications! The LCC-CBA $40,000 CAD Journalism Fellowship is a unique opportunity for journalists to explore and report on pressing Canadian law and justice issues. Applications are due January 17. Details here: bit.ly/3ZdvuGB