Constitutional
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October 18, 2023
Indigenous protected areas: Transformative opportunities, part three
Having previously explored the structure and essence of Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs), it becomes even more crucial to contextualize them against the backdrop of colonial conservation practices. Understanding the divide between Western-style conservation and the approach taken under IPCAs is crucial to appreciating their profound impact on conservation practices and Indigenous sovereignty.
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October 17, 2023
Indigenous protected areas: Transformative opportunities, part two
In 2018, an inflection point in conservation efforts was marked. The Indigenous Circle of Experts (ICE) proposed strategies for Canada to achieve the global target of protecting 17 per cent of land and water by 2020, predominantly through establishing Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs).
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October 16, 2023
University of Ottawa legal group to help homeless outside Gatineau
A University of Ottawa legal clinic offering help to the homeless in downtown Gatineau, Que., is going mobile.
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October 16, 2023
Indigenous protected areas: Transformative opportunities in bridging conservation, reconciliation
Canada’s vast landscapes, steeped in deep and rich histories, face a pivotal juncture. Driven by Canada’s ambition to achieve its “30 by 30” conservation goal, lies a transformative force: Indigenous Protected and Conserved Areas (IPCAs). More than just a designation, IPCAs are emerging as a potent catalyst for change. A force for challenging traditional conservation narratives. Here, we embark upon a four-part series of articles that will unearth how IPCAs are fusing Indigenous knowledge with governance, challenging conservation narratives and presenting a new bridge to ecological sustainability and reconciliation.
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October 16, 2023
AI, digitization of courts to be discussed at Ontario A2J Week
Exploring the pros and cons of AI, keeping up with the digital transformation of the courts and examining how trans and two-spirited people view the legal sector will be hot topics at the Law Society of Ontario’s Access to Justice Week 2023.
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October 10, 2023
DOJ appoints two regional senior judges for Ontario court
On Oct. 10, the Department of Justice (DOJ) announced the appointments of two new regional senior judges for the Ontario Superior Court of Justice:
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October 05, 2023
Lawyers eyeing ‘options’ if notwithstanding clause used in Saskatchewan pronoun case
A group granted an injunction against the Saskatchewan government’s controversial gender pronoun policy for students will explore legal “recourse” should the province use the notwithstanding clause, says the group’s lawyer.
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October 02, 2023
Google Search not exempt from PIPEDA rules: Federal Court of Appeal
The Federal Court of Appeal has ruled that Google is not exempt from provisions of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act (PIPEDA), which require the knowledge and consent of individuals for the use and dissemination of personal information.
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September 29, 2023
Law schools disclose common concerns, diverse takes on regulating GenAI use by students, faculty
Law schools have stepped up efforts in the 2023/2024 academic year to help the next generation of lawyers understand and capitalize on ChatGPT’s emergence, while also teaching law students to critically evaluate – and competently and ethically use – generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) in the classroom and in their future law career.
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September 28, 2023
French-language law faculties grappling with new breed of generative AI tools
Nearly a year after the emergence of a new breed of generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools were thrust into public consciousness, with the program ChatGPT leading the charge, French-language law faculties in Quebec, Ontario and New Brunswick are still grappling over their far-reaching potential impacts on teaching and learning in higher education.