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CIAJ - ICAJ 125 episodes Oct 15, 2026
In All Fairness is a podcast channel from the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice that brings together voices from the legal community to discuss improving the administration of justice in Canada. It offers legal professionals informed conversations on key issues, essential knowledge and practical insights for their practice. En toute justice est la série de balados de l'Institut canadien d'administration de la justice qui donne la parole aux acteurs du milieu juridique pour explorer comment améliorer l'administration de la justice au Canada. Elle propose aux membres de la communauté juridique des discussions éclairées sur des enjeux clés, des connaissances essentielles et des conseils judicieux pour enrichir leur pratique.
Episodes
#125 | Dans l'angle mort — Épisode 7 : Justice réparatrice : regards sur l'expérience albertaine
Comment répondre au préjudice causé par un crime? En complément du processus criminel traditionnel, la justice réparatrice propose une approche centrée sur les personnes touchées, leurs besoins et la réparation des torts. Dans cet épisode de la série « Dans l'angle mort », l'honorable juge Simon Ruel, de la Cour d'appel du Québec, s'entretient avec l'honorable juge Anna Loparco, de la Cour du Banc
#124 | An Apology as a Restorative Remedy
The justice system is confusing for most individuals brought before it. From applications to adjournments to delays, an individual's life is on hold while they endure overly long proceedings. And what happens when the decision is wrong? What can the court do to address a breach of an individual's right to security of the person and psychological integrity? In this episode, host Sarah Rowe is joine
#123 | In the Blind Spot – Episode 6: Restorative Justice in Canada: Lessons from Alberta
The traditional model of Canadian criminal law is a state-centred adversarial process designed to punish, deter, or rehabilitate. But once the trial is over and the sentence is imposed, has justice truly addressed the harm caused by crime? Restorative justice approaches ask different questions: Who has been harmed? What do they need? And who is responsible for addressing those needs, repairing the
#122 | Restorative Justice in Practice: Lessons from the Okanagan
Can a community-led program change the course of a young person's life — before the justice system ever has to? In this episode, Host Laken Tucker (CIAJ's 2026 Summer Law Student Intern) speaks with Christina Harper (Program Coordinator, Restorative Justice Program, BGC Okanagan) about how the program supports youth ages 12 to 24 through a collaborative model involving the RCMP, local schools, com
#121 | In the Blind Spot – Episode 5: Safeguarding Judicial Independence Under Pressure
Judicial independence is essential to democracy and the rule of law. But how can judges and lawyers remain independent when they face political pressure, intimidation, or attacks on their legitimacy? In this 5th episode of the series "In the Blind Spot," the Honourable Justice Simon Ruel speaks with Margaret L. Satterthwaite, United Nations Special Rapporteur on the independence of judges and lawy
#120 | Magical and disappearing laws? Exploring "Unenactment"
Why might a legislature pretend that it never passed a law? How might this be done? Host Lerissa Thaver speaks with Charlie Feldman about an uncommon technique in legislative drafting: deeming provisions "never to have been enacted." When has this "unenactment" occurred and why? This episode shines a light on this unusual way to draft and challenging situations legislative drafters sometimes face.
#119 | Rédaction législative : comprendre l'inflation normative
L'inflation normative peut être définie comme la croissance disproportionnée du nombre et de la longueur des lois et règlements. Me Elena Bosi (Cabinet du procureur général du Nouveau-Brunswick) et Me Jean-Félix Robitaille (Ministère de la Justice du Québec) échangent sur ce phénomène en évoquant certaines expériences vécues dans leur pratique ainsi que certaines expériences vécues ailleurs au Can
#118 | The TAP Project: A Canadian Judge's Experience in Armenia
What happens when Canadian judges travel abroad to share their expertise — and what do they bring back? In this episode, Christine O'Doherty (Lawyer & CIAJ's Executive Director) welcomes The Honourable Justice Carole A. Beaton (Nova Scotia Court of Appeal), to discuss her involvement in the Technical Assistance Partnership Project – Federal Judicial Affairs Canada (TAP-FJA). The two sat down toge
#117 | Série Justice sans obstacles - Le langage clair : un levier d'accessibilité
Ne pas connaître ses droits revient souvent à en être privé. Et ne pas les comprendre, c'est, au fond, se retrouver dans la même situation. Alors entre le droit et les personnes qu'il est censé protéger, une question demeure : comment rendre cette information réellement accessible? Parmi les réponses possibles, le langage clair s'impose comme un levier d'accessibilité. Dans cet épisode, Me Chris
#116 | Justice Without Barriers Series - Disability, Accessibility, and the Courts
Universal accessibility should be the norm — so why does it remain the exception? In this episode, Sarah Rowe, Legal Counsel at CIAJ, speaks with the Honourable Justice Joshua B. Hawkes of the Court of Appeal of Alberta about the lived realities of people with disabilities within the justice system and the legal profession. Drawing on his own experience as a person living with a disability, Just
#115 | Indigenous Justice and Democracy: Tap Project, Perspectives From Ecuador and Canada
When courts listen, justice systems can begin to change. Hosted by Christine O'Doherty, Lawyer and CIAJ Executive Director, this episode features Dr. Jhoel Escudero, President of the Constitutional Court of Ecuador, in the context of the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project led by Federal Judicial Affairs Canada. Dr. Jhoel Escudero discusses why the TAP Project was timely for Ecuador's j
#114 | Dans l'angle mort – Épisode 4 : L'intelligence artificielle et la justice
L'IA s'invite désormais dans les salles d'audience et les cabinets d'avocats. Mais comment fonctionne-t-elle réellement ? Quels sont ses usages concrets, de la recherche juridique à la gestion documentaire ? Peut-elle améliorer l'accès à la justice ou créera-t-elle de nouvelles inégalités ? Dans ce 4ᵉ épisode de la série « Dans l'angle mort », l'honorable juge Simon Ruel s'entretient avec Catheri
#113 | Left Out in the Cold – Episode 4: Putting "Housing First" in Finland
Finland, renowned for being the happiest country in the world, has addressed homelessness head-on through a human rights-based approach to housing. Under the Finnish "Housing First" approach, everyone is entitled to a settled place to live, regardless of life circumstances. This system moves away from the goal of making people experiencing homelessness "housing ready," and toward supportive housin
#112 | Left Out in the Cold – Episode 3: Housing Available But Not Accessible
Guaranteeing the right to housing on its own misses a key overlapping concern: whether the housing is actually accessible. Despite the federal government's goal of achieving a barrier-free Canada by 2040, many people continue to face barriers in securing housing that meets their accessibility needs and are twice as likely to live in core housing need. In the third episode of this series, host Sara
#111 | Left Out in the Cold – Episode 2: Advancing the Right to Housing while Financialization Pulls the Strings
In 2019, the Canadian government recognized housing as a fundamental human right through the National Housing Strategy Act; however, in the years that have followed, housing affordability has only worsened for low- to moderate-income households. While this Act requires the federal government to address homelessness and core housing need, Canadian housing policies continue to benefit primarily thos
#110 | Teaching Law in the Age of AI
Artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education — but is it a powerful learning tool or a shortcut that weakens critical thinking? In this episode, Host David Lazzam speaks with Dean Trevor Farrow (Dean and Professor at Osgoode Hall Law School) about the growing use of AI in law schools. Together, they explore the tension between innovation and academic integrity, the fear of overreliance, an
#109 | Épisode 3: Dans l'angle mort – Le litige climatique sous l'angle des droits de la personne
Les changements climatiques deviennent un enjeu central de droits humains. Dans ce 3ᵉ épisode, l'honorable juge Simon Ruel s'entretient avec Maud Sarlieve, responsable du Secrétariat du Forum de recherche sur le climat (Programme de droit durable d'Oxford), sur la montée du contentieux climatique et ses tensions avec la séparation des pouvoirs. Ensemble, ils explorent des affaires emblématiques :
#108 | Democracy Under Attack: The Rise of Online Hate
Online harassment of political figures in Canada is on the rise. Nearly half of campaign-related tweets are uncivil or abusive, discouraging diverse candidates and eroding trust in democracy. In this episode, Host Anthony Giroux (Law Student at the University of Montreal) speaks with Sabreena Delhon (CEO of the Samara Centre for Democracy) and Dr. Heidi Tworek (Canada Research Chair and Professor
#107 | Canada's Anti-Greenwashing Framework: From Environmental Marketing to Legal Liability
This episode of In All Fairness looks at Canada's new anti-greenwashing provisions under the Competition Act, which came into effect in June 2024. Host Ariane Savard is joined by Chris Russill (Carleton University, Re.Climate) and Julien O. Beaulieu (Imperial College London, University of Sherbrooke), to discuss the evolving definition of greenwashing, the role of the Competition Bureau, and the b
#106 | Épisode 2: Dans l'angle mort – Le pouvoir judiciaire, un géant aux pieds d'argile?
Protégé par la Constitution mais vulnérable aux pressions politiques, médiatiques et sociales, le pouvoir judiciaire ressemble parfois à un « géant aux pieds d'argile ». Dans ce deuxième épisode de la série Dans l'angle mort, l'honorable juge Simon Ruel discute avec Shana Chaffai-Parent, professeure adjointe à la Faculté de droit de l'Université de Montréal, et Jacques Chamberland, juge retraité d
#105 | Épisode 1: Dans l'angle mort de la justice pénale internationale – Aux confins des enjeux géopolitiques (épisode 1)
Le juge Simon Ruel s'entretient avec Me Philippe Larochelle, président de l'Association du Barreau près de la Cour pénale internationale (ABCPI), pour faire le point sur la Cour pénale internationale (CPI), plus de 20 ans après sa création. Mandats d'arrêt contre des chefs d'État, accusations de politisation, enjeux de souveraineté, place des victimes, défis de la défense, écocide et preuve numéri
#104 | Left Out in the Cold – Episode 1: Barriers to Adequate Housing and How Indigenous Housing Organizations are Filling the Gaps
SUMMARY Due to the cumulative effects of settler colonialism and the ongoing dispossession of Indigenous lands, Indigenous peoples in Canada experience significantly higher rates of housing insecurity than the general population. Existing mental health and substance use issues further exacerbate this issue, creating a cycle of insecurity. Host Sarah Rowe is joined by Margaret Pfoh, CEO of Aborigin
Episode 103 | Addiction, Work, and Justice: What Are We Missing?
In this episode, CIAJ's Articling Student David Lazzam sits down with Jessyca Greenwood, Principal Lawyer at Greenwood Law, to discuss how the legal system responds to substance dependency in the workplace. Drawing from years of experience representing vulnerable clients, Jessyca explores common legal challenges, gaps in employer obligations, and the role of stigma in shaping outcomes. Together, t
Episode 102 | The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series: Rethinking Decriminalization
Drug toxicity is a leading cause of death in Canada and around the world. Over the course of three episodes, we address three interrelated topics related to the toxic drug crisis. This final episode will review decriminalization policies in Portugal, British Columbia, and Oregon, and examine the mandatory treatment scheme in Alberta. Guests discuss how decriminalization is ineffective as a standal
Episode 101 | The TAP Project: Chief Justice Marc Richard on Justice, Ethics, and Reform
In this episode, CIAJ's Executive Director Christine O'Doherty welcomes The Honourable Chief Justice J.C. Marc Richard (of New Brunswick) to talk about his involvement in the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project. Drawing from his experience in Mongolia and Moldova, he discusses the importance of judicial independence and ethics. He addresses questions about Canada's role in strengthening
Episode 100 | Reprogramming Resilience: How Childhood Adversity Shapes Mental Health and Addiction
Nicole Sherren, a neuroscience expert and Principal Consultant at R2P Solutions, joins The Honourable P. Colleen Suche, Justice of the Court of King's Bench of Manitoba, for an engaging discussion on the profound impact of childhood adversity on brain development, mental health, and addiction. Drawing on cutting-edge research, Sherren illustrates how early adverse experiences can rewire the brain,
Episode 99 | Indigenous Legal Principles: Wahkohtowin Lodge's Insights on Addiction, Mental Health and Governance
In this insightful conversation, host David Lazzam speaks with Gavin Cazon-Wilkes, a Legal Counsel with the Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge. This episode highlights the Lodge's methodologies for uncovering Indigenous legal principles, its efforts to address addiction and mental health, and its aspirations for advancing Indigenous-led governance. Through concrete examples, Gavin demonstrates h
Episode 98 | The TAP Project: Insights from Ecuador's Exploration of Canada's Indigenous Justice System
Discover the impact of the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) through the experience of the Ecuadorian delegation at CIAJ's 2024 Symposium on Indigenous Justice System. Hosted by Christine O'Doherty, the Honourable Milton Enrique Velasquez Diaz, Justice of the National Court of Justice of Ecuador, explores how TAP facilitates exchanges between judicial experts and justice system actors, while supp
Episode 97 | Breaking Barriers: Exploring Addiction, Mental Health, and the Law
In this engaging discussion, host David Lazzam welcomes Justice Richard Schneider and mental health advocate Noah Irvine to explore the intersection of addiction, mental health, and the law. Justice Schneider reflects on his extensive experience with mental health courts and the criminal justice system, while Noah shares a powerful perspective as a national advocate for systemic change. Drawing fr
Episode 96 | Child-Centred Family Law: A Call for Collaboration
In this episode, David Lazzam hosts a compelling discussion with Vincent Ramsay, a retired family law attorney, and Nicholas Bala, a professor specializing in family and children's law. Together, they delve into the history of Canada's adversarial family law system and its profound impacts on families and children. Their engaging dialogue highlights the contrasting roles of "peacemaker" and "hired
Épisode 95 | La pédagogie alternative au service de l'éducation juridique
Dans cet épisode, Qurat-ul Ain, étudiante, invite le professeur Alexandre Lillo, enseignant en droit à l'UQAM, à explorer un sujet novateur : le lien entre la pédagogie alternative et l'accès à la justice. Ensemble, ils plongent au cœur des méthodes d'apprentissage non traditionnelles, comme l'apprentissage par le jeu, et leur impact sur la formation des futurs juristes. Le professeur Lillo partag
Episode 94 | Transforming the Family Justice System: Continuing to Innovate to Support Family Well-Being
In this episode, host Christine O'Doherty is joined by special guests Tina Parbhakar, Amy Schwab, and Jane Morley, K.C., to explore the Transform the Family Justice System Collaborative, an innovative initiative in British Columbia, launched in 2022. As key contributors to this groundbreaking user-centred initiative, the guests share their insights on efforts to redesign the family justice system.
Episode 93 | Telling a New Family Law Story
David Lazzam, CIAJ's articling student, welcomes back Diana Lowe and Justice Rod Jerke to delve into the power of storytelling in driving systemic change within family law systems. Together, they discuss how narratives can serve as catalysts for transformation while revisiting the progress and new direction of the Reforming the Family Justice System (RFJS) initiative. RELATED DOCUMENTATION Book:
Épisode 92 | Les familles et le droit : l'approche innovatrice du droit collaboratif
Dans cet épisode, Me Caroline Bourbonnais reçoit Carolle Tremblay, avocate accréditée en droit collaboratif familial, et l'honorable J. Sébastien Vaillancourt, juge coordonnateur de la gestion familiale au district de Montréal à la Cour supérieure du Québec. Ensemble, ils discutent du droit collaboratif, une approche innovante dans le domaine du droit familial. Carolle Tremblay partage son point d
Episode 91 | Talking Wrongful Convictions
Stephen Bindman, Visiting Professor and Executive in Residence at the uOttawa Faculty of Law, welcomes Professor Kent Roach, one of Canada's most prolific scholars and writers in the area of criminal law and wrongful convictions. In this episode, they discuss Professor Roach's book "Wrongfully Convicted," exploring how he became involved in studying wrongful convictions and why this work is so imp
Episode 90 | Discussion on Self-Governance With Indigenous Law Students
Shayla Praud (Eagle Clan from the Nisga'a Nation), Dominga Robinson (Nakota Jamaican l Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation) and Justin Thompson (Member of Nipissing First Nation), students at the time of recording earlier this year, share their views on Indigenous self-governance. Together, they discuss how Indigenous legal systems and practices contribute to reconciliation efforts between Indigenou
Episode 89 | Engaging with Indigenous Legal Orders in Theory and Practice
In this episode, Nathan Afilalo, CIAJ's former Legal Affairs Manager at the time, welcomes two guests to discuss engaging with Indigenous legal orders in Canada from two perspectives: the academic side with Associate Professor Hadley Friedland and the institutional side with Crown Counsel Sarah Arngna'naaq. These two guests present their work and active projects. Guests Sarah Arngna'naaq, Crown
Épisode 88 | Derrière les lois - Une fenêtre sur la rédaction législative
Qu'est-ce que la rédaction législative? À l'approche de la Conférence sur la rédaction législative, organisée par l'ICAJ à Ottawa du 16 au 18 septembre 2024, des experts en la matière parlent de leur travail et des aspects passionnants de cette profession qui est souvent méconnue. Les sujets abordés incluent le rôle des rédacteurs dans les différents bureaux, tant au niveau fédéral qu'au niveau pr
Episode 87 | 7 Changes for Access to Justice
Discover the seven key changes to improve New Brunswick's justice system discussed at the 2023 Access to Justice Summit. The New Brunswick Access to Justice Summit, Digital Transformation: Putting People at the Heart of the Justice System, held in August 2023 at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Faculty of Law, brought stakeholders from the province's justice community together to discuss chan
Épisode 86 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – Le recours à la force en droit international et la Cour internationale de justice
Lors de cet entretien, le professeur Vladyslav Lanovoy traitera du recours à la force par les États en droit international (jus ad bellum), qui est encadré par la Charte des Nations Unies. Il s'exprimera également sur la Cour internationale de justice. Si la justice pénale internationale s'intéresse à la responsabilité des individus, la Cour internationale de justice se prononce sur des questions
Episode 85 | 2024 Public Law Conference: Rights, Duties, and Powers
In this episode, uOttawa Associate Professor Vanessa MacDonnell welcomes The Honourable Sheilah L. Martin, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Public Law Conference, which will be held from July 3rd to July 5, 2024, in Ottawa. This year's conference theme, "Public Law: Rights, Duties, and Power," will initiate a conversation that spans across diff
Épisode 84 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – Les victimes et la justice pénale internationale
Cet entretien avec la professeure Miriam Cohen et Maître Alexis Larivière traitera du thème des victimes dans le contexte de la justice pénale internationale. Au cours de cet épisode, les invités aborderont l'historique, la philosophie et la justification de la participation des victimes en justice pénale internationale. Les invités discuteront ensuite des règles et mécanismes de participation des
Épisode 83 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – La défense en justice pénale internationale
Au cours de cet entretien, Maîtres Marie-Hélène Proulx et Mylène Dimitri traiteront de la défense des accusés devant les tribunaux pénaux internationaux. Elles décriront le système de justice pénale internationale du point de vue fonctionnel, particulièrement à la Cour pénale internationale, de la perspective particulière des accusés. Les thèmes suivants seront abordés dans cet épisode : les droit
Épisode 82 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – La justice pénale internationale sous toutes ses coutures
Dans cet entretien, Maître Johann Soufi se penchera sur l'historique de la justice pénale internationale, la création de la Cour pénale internationale et sa juridiction et expliquera en quoi consiste le principe de complémentarité. Il exposera également les grandes lignes du mandat et du fonctionnement des organes de la Cour. Seront aussi abordées dans cet épisode les forces et les lacunes de ce s
Épisode 81 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – Le droit international humanitaire (ou droit des conflits armés – jus in bello)
Lors de cet entretien, la professeure Julia Grignon et Mme Anne-Lise Lierville traiteront du thème du droit des conflits armés (jus in bello), aussi nommé droit international humanitaire. L'épisode explorera d'abord les sources du droit international humanitaire, ensuite les circonstances dans lesquelles il s'applique, les personnes visées, les principes fondamentaux et les diverses protections of
Episode 80 | Behind the Provisions – A Window into Legislative Drafting
Who are Legislative and Parliamentary Counsel? What do they do? In this episode, lawyers involved with the 2024 CIAJ Legislative Drafting Conference speak about their work and an exciting part of the profession that is often quite removed from the spotlight. Topics include the role of drafters in different offices and the evolution of the profession with an eye to the future. Guests Sandra Markma
Episode 79 | Creating a Modern and Accessible Legal News Platform
In this episode, CIAJ's host Sarah Rowe is welcoming lawyer Dylan Gibbs, Founder & Author of Hearsay, a plain language email newsletter aiming to keep Canadian lawyers informed of key decisions and topical legal news. Together, they discuss the launch of this weekly bulletin and the need for more accessible and innovative approaches to legal writing in Canada.
Episode 78 | Concise Decision-Writing – Part IV: Knowledge Translation
In this fourth episode of a four-part series on "Concise Decision-Writing," Chairperson of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal Emily Crocco is inviting physician, researcher and podcaster Dr. Ken Milne to learn more about knowledge translation (the process of converting research results into practice), and what the legal system can learn about science's work in the area. Rédiger des décisio
Episode 77 | Concise Decision-Writing – Part III: Re-Designing the Judicial System
In this third episode of a four-part series on "Concise Decision-Writing," Chairperson of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal Emily Crocco is inviting Lawyer and PhD Candidate Jonathan Khan to discuss the importance of reliable data in determining how the judicial system can be redesigned to be more equitable and accessible. Rédiger des décisions concises – Partie I: Une compétence qui s'app
Épisode 76 | Rédiger des décisions concises – Partie II: La culture de la justification
Dans ce deuxième épisode d'une série en quatre parties sur la rédaction de décisions concises, la présidente de la Commission de révision agricole du Canada, Emily Crocco, reçoit le professeur et expert de renommée internationale en droit public Paul Daly, qui explique comment la rédaction de décisions concises s'inscrit dans la «culture de la justification» du système judiciaire. Partie I: Une c
Épisode 75 | Rédiger des décisions concises – Partie I: Une compétence qui s'apprend
Dans ce premier épisode d'une série en quatre parties sur la rédaction de décisions concises, la directrice générale de l'ICAJ, Me Christine O'Doherty, reçoit la présidente de la Commission de révision agricole du Canada, Emily Crocco, afin de discuter de ses récents travaux de recherche portant sur cette question. Invités, documentation et plus d'informations sur le site de l'ICAJ
Episode 74 | Building a Black (Canadian) Law Journal
In this episode, CIAJ's host Nathan Afilalo is welcoming the founding editor of the Black (Canadian) Law Journal Mohammed Odusanya and acting editor-in-chief Dana-Kaye Matthews to learn more about this academic, peer-reviewed, bilingual journal founded in 2021. Speakers, documentation and more details on CIAJ's website
Episode 73 | The TAP Project: Building Legal and Judicial Capacities in Developing Countries
How can we contribute to strengthening judicial systems in developing countries? In this episode, CIAJ is welcoming FJA's Deputy Commissioner Errolyn Humphreys to learn more on the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project, a five-year initiative that leverages Canadian judicial expertise to provide targeted support in areas critical for upholding the rule of law and ensuring transparent, acc
Episode 72 | The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series: The Role of Safer Supply
Drug toxicity is a leading cause of death in Canada and around the world. Over the course of three episodes, we will address three interrelated topics related to the toxic drug crisis. This second episode will focus on how safe supply can help to combat the toxic drug Crisis. From January to September of 2022, fentanyl was involved in more than 81% of opioid toxicity deaths. Safer supply has the p
Episode 71 | Life After Wrongful Conviction: Maria Shepherd's Story
In 1992, at the age of 23 and pregnant with her fourth child, Maria Shepherd plead guilty to manslaughter in the death of her three-year-old stepdaughter, Kasandra, to avoid a much longer sentence which would have torn her away from her family. 25 years later, she was acquitted on the basis of new forensic expert evidence. She has realized her dream of becoming a licensed paralegal and runs her ow
Episode 70 | The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series: Is Harm Reduction Enough?
Drug toxicity is a leading cause of death in Canada and around the world. Over the course of three episodes, we will address three interrelated topics related to the toxic drug crisis. This first episode will focus on harm reduction and the impact of stigma on people who use drugs. While the Supreme Court of Canada has recognized the importance of harm reduction for effective addiction treatment,
Episode 69 | Transgender and Non-Binary Asylum Seekers in Canada
In 1991, Canada was "the first country to accept refugee petitions based on persecution due to sexual orientation or gender identity." Over the years, recognition of 2SLGBTQIA+ vulnerability has caused the number of sexual orientation and gender identity refugee claims to increase in the country. Does Canada's identity as a safe haven allow for an easy entry system for these claimants? In this pod
Episode 68 | People-Centred Approach to Justice
In this episode, host Daniel Escott is joined by Janet McIntyre, former Director of Justice Canada's Access to Justice Secretariat, for a discussion on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 16, the role of the Secretariat domestically and internationally, and the gradual shift to a people-centred approach to justice. Speakers, documentation and more details on CIAJ's website
Episode 67 | Defining Access to Justice
In this episode, host Daniel Escott is joined by Trevor C.W. Farrow, a renowned access to justice researcher and incoming Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School, for a discussion on the pre-, during, and post-pandemic views of traditional access to justice. Dean Farrow provides a wealth of information on the problems that arise from a lack of access to justice, and discusses what meaningful access to jus
Episode 66 | Access to Justice Collaboration Across Canada
In this episode, host Daniel J. Escott explores the transformative landscape of access to justice in Canada in the company of his guests, esteemed legal experts Mark Benton, K.C. and Brea Lowenberger. Together, they discuss the impact of the Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters at both national and local levels and explore how collaborative efforts between stakeholders
Episode 65 | Rooted Constitutionalism
In this episode, CIAJ Lawyer Nathan Afilalo is welcoming Aaron Mills, a member of the Anishinaabe, Couchiching First Nation and Assistant Professor and the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Constitutionalism and Philosophy at McGill University Faculty of Law. Together, they discuss professor Mills' theory of rooted constitutionalism, teaching Indigenous law and legal traditions in law schools, a
Épisode 64 | Mondialisation économique : les frontières nationales ont-elles encore un sens ?
La notion de territoire a beaucoup évolué au fil du temps. Les défis auxquels nous faisons face aujourd'hui sont d'échelle planétaire. Dans un contexte de mondialisation, les frontières nationales ont-elles encore un sens? Pour répondre à cette question, l'ICAJ reçoit Richard Ouellet, professeur de droit international économique à la Faculté de droit de l'Université Laval et titulaire de la nouvel
Episode 63 | Trust and Dignity: What Do Citizens Want and Need in a Modern Justice System?
According to a Justice Canada Survey in 2021, only 20% of Canadians are confident that the criminal justice system is fair to all people. What can we do to improve this situation? In this excerpt from CIAJ's 2022 Conference on dignity, CIAJ Lawyer Nathan Afilalo welcomes Rheanne Scott (Director, Justice and Community Safety, PwC Canada) for a special interactive session on what citizens want and n
Episode 62 | Accessibility and Accommodations in Law Schools
In this episode, CIAJ's lawyer Nathan Afilalo is welcoming Lan Keenan, a JD candidate at Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law and President of the Schulich Disability Alliance. Together they provide an overview of accessibility and accommodation issues and solutions in law schools. Speakers, documentation and more details on CIAJ's website
Episode 61 | The Concept of Dignity in Canadian Case Law: Ethical and Practical Aspects
In this episode, Professor Cheryl Milne and CIAJ Legal Researcher Nathan Afilalo discuss the practical aspects of the use of the concept of dignity in Canadian case law, and the ethical and practical implications of practising law consistent with the concept of dignity. This important topic is one of the key aspects to be examined at CIAJ's 46th Annual Conference, entitled "The Right to Dignity in
Épisode 60 | Dignité et aide médicale à mourir
Dans cet épisode, Me Christine O'Doherty s'entretient avec l'avocat et éthicien Me Pierre Deschamps, qui apporte un point de vue expert sur la question de la dignité et de l'aide médicale à mourir. Ensemble, ils abordent l'avènement de l'AMM au Québec et au Canada, les législations québécoise et fédérale, ainsi que les fondements cliniques, éthiques et juridiques de ces législations. Cette importa
Episode 59 | Expunging Cannabis Convictions
In this episode, Adjunct Research Professor Dr. Samantha McAleese from Carleton University and Lawyer Russell Bennett, founder of Cannabis Law, Barristers & Solicitors, tackle the topic of expunging cannabis convictions. Together, they discuss the evolution of cannabis law, and why they think changes are needed in a country that is constantly evolving. Cannabis was officially legalized in Canada o
Épisode 58 | L'autonomie gouvernementale des peuples autochtones
Cet épisode est un extrait de la 45e Conférence annuelle de l'ICAJ intitulée « Les peuples autochtones et le droit ». Celle-ci a eu lieu à Vancouver en novembre 2021. Il s'agit d'une partie du panel numéro 7, qui traite de la gouvernance et de l'autonomie des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits. Dans cet extrait, vous entendrez la présentation de Nadir André, un avocat spécialisé en droit a
Episode 57 | Debra Sparrow's Land Acknowledgement Address From CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law
This is an excerpt from CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law, which took place in person in Vancouver and online on November 17-19, 2021. CIAJ is pleased to widely share the Land Acknowledgement address made by Debra Sparrow, Knowledge Keeper of the Musqueam First Nation, Weaver and Artist, on November 17, 2021. The episode begins with an introduction from The Honourable
Épisode 56 | Les Principes de Gladue et la santé mentale
Cet épisode est un extrait de la 45e Conférence annuelle de l'ICAJ intitulée « Les peuples autochtones et le droit ». Celle-ci a eu lieu à Vancouver en novembre 2021. Il s'agit d'une partie du panel numéro 6, qui porte sur la question du traitement des délinquants autochtones au Canada. Dans cet extrait, vous entendrez la présentation de la juge Michelle O'Bonsawin. L'honorable Michelle O'Bonsawin
Episode 55 | The Honourable Robert J. Bauman's Address From CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law
This is an excerpt from CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law, which took place in person in Vancouver and online on November 17-19, 2021. CIAJ is pleased to widely share the address made by the 2021 Conference Chair, The Honourable Chief Justice of British Columbia Robert J. Bauman, on November 17, 2021. The episode begins with an introduction from The Honourable Justice
Episode 54 | Self-Induced Intoxication: An Update on Bill C-28
In this episode, CIAJ's Executive Director Christine O'Doherty is welcoming Professor Kent Roach to provide an update on Bill C-28 on extreme intoxication. Together, they will discuss the new amendments, what they mean, and what kind of results we should expect. A first episode on this topic was aired on June 16, 2022 (Episode 52: The SCC and the Matter of R. v. Brown and Self-Induced Intoxication
Episode 53 | The Honourable Murray Sinclair's Address From CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law
This is an excerpt from CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law, which took place in person in Vancouver and online on November 17-19, 2021. CIAJ is pleased to widely share the address made by the 2021 Conference Honorary President, The Honourable Murray Sinclair, on November 17, 2021. The episode begins with an introduction from The Honourable Justice James W. O'Reilly and
Episode 52 | The SCC and the Matter of R. v. Brown and Self-Induced Intoxication
The Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Brown, 2022 SCC 18, has recently re-invigorated the defence of extreme intoxication. In this timely episode, Sarah A. Inness and Professor Kent Roach will discuss the history of the defence of self-induced intoxication, how it was interpreted and applied in previous cases, its inclusion as Section 33.1 of the Criminal Code, and the potential fallout of the Brow
Épisode 51 | Comment mieux gérer l'anxiété et construire sa résilience
Qu'est-ce que la résilience? Y a-t-il une différence entre le stress et l'anxiété? Comment peut-on prévenir, apaiser ou gérer la détresse physique ou psychologique? Dans ce balado, la docteure en psychologie, consultante en résilience psychologique et soutien entre pairs Rachel Thibeault offre des outils simples, efficaces et applicables dès maintenant pour construire sa résilience. Elle aborde en
Episode 50 | Family Law Reform Part III: It's All About the Children
In this third and last episode of a three-part series on "Family Law Reform," CIAJ's Executive Director and lawyer Christine O'Doherty is interviewing the Honourable Justice Rodney A. Jerke of the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta and Diana Lowe, QC, lawyer and justice system consultant at Re-imagining Justice to discuss the importance of improving the outcomes for families, why transforming the f
Episode 49 | Family Law Reform Part II: Brain Science, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience
In this second episode of a three-part series on "Family Law Reform," CIAJ's Executive Director and lawyer Christine O'Doherty is interviewing Nicole Sherren, PhD, Principal Consultant and Founder of R2P Solutions and Diana Lowe, QC, lawyer and justice system consultant at Re-imagining Justice to discuss: how brain science relates to family well-being, how experiences in childhood affect the devel
Episode 48 | Family Law Reform Part I: The Right to a Good Life
In this first episode of a three-part series on "Family Law Reform," CIAJ's Executive Director and lawyer Christine O'Doherty is inviting Diana Lowe, QC, lawyer and justice system consultant at Re-imagining Justice to discuss: the nature of concerns about the family justice system, recommendations to improve the system and why we need a culture shift or paradigm shift. Speakers, documentation and
Episode 47 | Judicial Internships: Lessons from the Heart of the Justice System
Internships are an essential step in a student's career development. They allow students to get a taste of what it's like to work in the heart of the justice system and to gain experience that will give them a boost in their future career. In this episode, Nathan Afilalo welcomes three students who have participated in this program: Erin Macgillivray, Jessica Stickle and Roxana Jahani Aval. Togeth
Episode 46 | The February Crisis and the Emergencies Act
Putting the February 2022 Crisis in context requires taking a step back and getting a better grasp of Canada's Emergencies Act and its implications. In this timely podcast, CIAJ's Executive Director and Lawyer Christine O'Doherty is asking UofT Faculty of Law Professor Kent Roach some crucial questions: How did we get to this point? How does federalism affect policing? What's the Emergencies Act t
