Faculty in the News

U of T professor attacks political correctness, says he refuses to use genderless pronouns (National Post)
Kyle Kirkup, Faculty of Law, shows the benefits of Bill C-16 and its importance in "letting trans people know that the government recognizes them."

U of O refugee project receives provincial funding (Fulcrum)
This article highlights the additional funding received by Jennifer Bond, Faculty of Law, and the University of Ottawa Refugee Assistance Project. It additionally demonstrates the work being done by this project. 

Syrian conflict: Why it's time to hold Russia to account (The Globe and Mail)
Errol Mendes, Common Law Section, explains how Russian action in Syria is hindering the ability to find solutions and how it is setting a long-term, international precedent.

Surrogacy in Canada should give us cause for concern (The Globe and Mail)
Vanessa Gruben, Common Law Section, and her colleague analyze the current surrogacy trends in Canada and the lack of tracking of these arrangements.

How Justin Trudeau sparked the Ottawa real-estate market (The Globe and Mail)
Michael Bird, Common Law Section, explains how buyer confidence and real-estate rates in Ottawa tend to increase under Liberal governments.

Is renegade Marin ready for team politics? (Toronto Sun)
This article reviews André Marin and Nathalie Des Rosiers’, Common Law Section, for the Progressive Conservative and Liberal bids, respectively, in the looming Ottawa-Vanier by-election.

CRA won’t negotiate settlements with those linked to Panama Papers (BNN)
Vern Krishna, Faculty of Law, comments on the quality of information the Canada Revenue Agency is working with and the legal complications it will overcome regarding the individuals and companies named in the leaked Panama Papers. 

Ex-ombudsman André Marin says hydro rebate sparked move to run for Tories (Toronto Star)
This article reviews André Marin and Nathalie Des Rosiers’, Common Law Section, for the Progressive Conservative and Liberal bids, respectively, in the looming Ottawa-Vanier by-election.

Liew: Let's make real reforms to the Temporary Foreign Worker program (Ottawa Citizen)
Jamie Liew, Common Law Section, analyses the federal government's review of the Temporary Foreign Worker Program (TFWP) and the recommendations that arose from this review. 

'I said enough is enough': Ex-Ontario ombudsman to run for Progressive Conservatives in byelection (National Post)
André Marin, Common Law Section, outlines his decision to run for the opposition Progressive Conservatives in the upcoming Ottawa-Vanier byelection.“I was always a champion for the little guy.”

Can a young PM and the aging UN find hope? Collenette (Toronto Star)
Penny Collenette, Faculty of Law, analyses the current environment surrounding the UN and Canada's decision to use "its resources and political capital to take a run at a two-year, non-permanent seat on the Security Council." 

Solutions for a Warming World (CBC Radio Ideas)
Stewart Elgie, Common Law Section, joins other Canadian environmentalists to discuss issues relating to “biodiversity” and “ecological economy”.

Online paywalls tested in Blacklock's case (iPolitics)
David Fewer, Common Law Section, examines copyright law and how it is being implemented in the cases regarding the news service, Blacklock’s.

Beware the Spin (Ottawa Life Magazine)
Martha Jackman, Common Law Section, outlines the potential consequences of the B.C. court case regarding healthcare and a doctor's billing practices. 

Le BST veut rendre obligatoires les enregistreurs à bord des trains (Radio-Canada)
Bruce Campbell, Section de common law, commente sur les recommandations du Bureau de la sécurité des transports sur la sécurité ferroviaire.

Kevin Libin: The Liberals' talk-tough, do-nothing climate routine is back and better than ever (Financial Post)
Carissima Mathen, Common Law Section, discusses how the federal government can use the Criminal Code or emergency powers to implement environmental laws.

Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin looks forward, not back (Toronto Star)
Adam Dodek, Common Law Section, comments on Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin’s achievements as the longest-serving chief justice.

Beware the spin in charter challenge to public health care (Regina Leader-Post)
Martha Jackman, Common Law Section, outlines the potential consequences of the B.C. court case regarding healthcare and a doctor's billing practices. 

ByWard Market deli turns to social media after filming dine-and-dash (CBC News)

Joanne St. Lewis, Faculty of Law, discusses the consequences of public "shaming" suspects on social media when sharing footage captured by security cameras.

To look into a smartphone, first get a warrant (The Globe and Mail)
This article examines a report co-authored by Tamir Israel, Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic. This report analyses the use of mobile phone monitoring devices.

When a leader is sick (Toronto Star)
Colleen Flood, Common Law Section, comments on how illness affects leaders and the public's perception. “Illness is not a character flaw.”

'Nervousness to worry and anger': Ontario coalition pushes for transparency on autism policies (Toronto Star)
Amir Attaran, Common Law Section, discusses “overzealous” confidentiality agreements regarding the ministry panel on autism, appointed in 2012. 

Charter challenge against medicare not about improving patient access (The Hill Times)

Article by Martha Jackman, Faculty of Law. 

Were Canadians Banned from 'Jeopardy!' Because of Privacy Laws? An Investigation (Vice)
Tamir Israel, Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic, discusses how the changing of privacy laws in Canada affected Jeopardy's application process.

The case of Justice Robert Camp: Bigotry does not belong on the bench (Ottawa Citizen)
Daphne Gilbert and Elizabeth Sheehy, Common Law Section, comment on the current case regarding Justice Robin Camp and how it reflects on bigotry in the court room.