Nos profs dans les médias

Law Society of Upper Canada honors lawyers and other legal moves and grooves

Publication: Financial Post

Adam Dodek, and Chantal Tie, Common Law Section, are among the recipients of the 2015 Law Society Medal in recognition of exceptional service, awarded by the Law Society of Upper Canada.
 

Worth the price? Push for cheaper generic drugs has Canadians buying questionable medicines from India

Publication: National Post

Amir Attaran, Institute of Population Health, discusses the IPCA factory drug report. “These guys are (…) systematically deleting records. It is managing to do things no company should be able to do on the production line.”  
 

Privacy under attack in anti-terror bill: Geist

Publication: Toronto Star

In this Op-Ed, Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, discusses privacy rights surrounding the anti-terror bill: Bill C-51.
 

New loan, independent financing rules impacting candidates' preparations for 2015 election

Publication: Hill Times

Michael Pal, Common Law Section, comments on changes made to the Canada Elections Act. According to him, "the changes on loans are one of the better parts of last year’s legislation. They close a loophole that had been used, especially by party leadership contestants, who could take out large loans and not repay them within Elections Canada’s mandated time frame. The loans were then deemed to be contributions exceeding the expense limit but there was no way to enforce the rules."
 

Tories determined to pass Canadian version of Patriot Act

Publication: Guelph Mercury

This article mentions an open Letter signed by more than a hundred Canadian professors of law, including twenty-four uOttawa law professors, in which they have expressed their concern regarding the anti-terror bill: Bill C-51.
 

Civil liberties, First Nation rights compromised by C-51, committee hears

Publication: Rabble.ca

This article mentions Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, regarding his opinion on the anti-terror legislation. According to him, the bill should be renamed the "Anti-Privacy Bill".
 

CRTC eases Canadian-content quotas for TV

Publication: CBC

The CRTC has unveiled changes to its rules for television programming, including the relaxation of its long-standing rules that require TV broadcasters to carry a certain quota of Canadian-produced content. Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, comments. "The CRTC is trying to craft its rules in a way where more money gets spent on Canadian programs so that they’re more attractive on a global basis. The focus is more on excellent content as opposed to merely being Canadian."
 

Canada’s Antiterror Gamble

Publication: The New York Times

In this Op-Ed, Craig Forcese, Common Law Section, and co-author of a report on Bill C-51, discusses the anti-terror legislation.
 

'Life means life' bill will be 'very difficult' to defend against Charter challenge: U of O law prof

Publication: Hill Times

Carissima Mathen, Common Law Section, discusses Bill C-53, the “Life is Life” Act in relation to judge discretion. “It seems pretty clear that removing all discretion from sentencing judges would probably be very difficult to defend against a Charter challenge, because sentencing is supposed to be tailored to the individual. The idea that there is no possibility that at some point in time it would be in society’s interest to release you, to have that applied sort of universally, is a tough sell.”
 

Ottawa Takes First Step Toward Regulating E-Cigarettes with Stiff New Proposals

Publication: VICE

David Sweanor, Common Law Section, comments on the House of Commons Standing Committee on Health (HESA) study on the risks associated with electronic cigarettes. According to him, the issue has become too big for the federal government to not act promptly.
 

Jesse Kline: The UN vs. 'Special K'

Publication: National Post

Amir Attaran, Institute of Population Health, and Jason Nickerson, Faculty of Medicine, discuss the consequences of the Chinese-led proposal which should put ketamine on the international schedule of psychotropic substances. According to them, “If the proposal passes, it will be a catastrophe for access to ketamine and safe surgery in developing countries. Access to controlled drugs in low-income countries is deplorably poor; the Commission should not repeat its mistakes by restricting access to yet another essential medicine.”
 

Maclean’s Live: Everything you need to know about C-51

Publication: Maclean’s

In this Q&A, Craig Forcese, Common Law Section, and co-author of a report on Bill C-51, discusses issues that arise from this legislation.
 

La décision du CRTC sur la «taxe Netflix» attendue cette semaine

Publication: Huffington Post Québec

Cet article mentionne Michael Geist, Chaire de recherche du Canada en droit d'Internet et du commerce électronique, en relation avec son texte sur la possibilité d'une taxe sur Netflix.

 
Privacy bill actually undermines privacy: U of O professor

Publication: Metro News

This article pertains to Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, and his opinion on the Digital Privacy Act, Bill S-4. According to him, “Not only does [the bill] really hurt our privacy, but it really runs counter to a lot of things that Canadian courts have had to say about safeguarding personal information.” 
 

Roach & Forcese: A parliamentary review is not redundant red tape

Publication: National Post

In this Op-Ed, Craig Forcese, Common Law Section, discusses Canada’s system of national security and bill C-51. 

 
The war on ketamine: Canadian researchers fight Chinese-led effort to declare anesthetic an illicit narcotic

Publication: National Post

Amir Attaran, Institute of Population Health, comments on the Chinese-led proposal which should put ketamine on the international schedule of psychotropic substances. “If the resolution passes, it will be a catastrophe for access to ketamine and safe surgery in developing countries. This attempt to restrict ketamine is a simultaneous affront to global public health, human rights and the rule of law.”
 

Watching the watchers: How U.S. spying scandals created an oversight system different from Canada's

Publication: National Post

Craig Forcese, Common Law Section, comments on the absence of parliament review in Canada. According to him, "Parliamentary review isn't an American thing -- it's a normal thing in most countries. What we have almost everywhere except Canada now, in democracies, is parliamentary review."

 
The thalidomide settlement: A disgraceful lack of courtesy to those who deserve the best

Publication: The Globe and Mail

In this Op-Ed, Penny Collenette, Common Law Section, discusses the thalidomide survivors and the settlement regarding the compensations the should receive.
 

Ottawa, judiciary set to clash over life without parole legislation

Publication: The Globe and Mail

Carissima Mathen, Common Law Section, comments on the government's proposed legislation suggesting life without parole for some prisoners. “I think that civilized norms of justice include the idea that people can reform themselves and the system should provide some incentive and hope for them to do so. Society is entitled to use the criminal law to denounce behaviour, but we tend to reject retribution for its own sake.”

 
Soldier's death raises questions over future of Canada's mission in Iraq

Publication: CTV News

Michael Drapeau, Faculty of Law, discusses the future of Canada's mission in Iraq. "The front line is wherever (ISIS) is. What the front line was a minute ago is different than what it is now … you may be sitting with your cigarette at this moment and they can be upon you in a matter of minutes. There's no line in the sand and there's no agreement that Islamic State will not cross this line until you are ready or you declare it to be a frontline."

Behind the scenes of Ontario's campaign for a Netflix tax: Geist

Publication: Toronto Star

In this Op-Ed, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, discusses the possibility of a Netflix tax.
 

Des voix s'élèvent pour défendre un étudiant expulsé à Edmundston

Publication: Radio-Canada

Michel Drapeau, Faculté de droit, discute de la loi sur la sécurité des communautés et des voisinages, en relation avec l'expulsion de son logement d'un étudiant d'Edmundston, soupçonné de faire des activités de drogue illégales. « La loi fait fi des droits d'autres personnes : la vie privée, de vivre à sa façon, d'être propriétaire et d'être autonome dans son logement. Une voisine qui n'aime pas le bruit ou parce que vous arrivez à une heure tardive peut s'en servir comme nuisance. C'est difficile de prouver qu'une personne agit de mauvaise foi »
 

Legal scholar Backhouse delves into Dalhousie dentistry's state

Publication: The Chronicle Herald

This article pertains to Constance Backhouse, Common Law Section, and her professional career and experiences.
 

C-51: Vous êtes terroriste et vous ne le savez même pas!

Publication: Metro Montréal

Nathalie Des Rosiers, Section de common law, discute du projet de loi antiterroriste C-51, et des enjeux démocratiques que soulève cette loi. « Les valeurs démocratiques, les valeurs de la liberté d’expression, c’est ce qui nous définit comme société moderne, comme société démocratique. Est-ce que c’est vraiment nécessaire d’aller et de contrer la menace terroriste par cette voie-là? »
 

David Suzuki: Let's not sacrifice freedom out of fear

Publication: WE Vancouver

Craig Forcese, Common Law Section, is mentioned in this article in relation to a report he co-authored on the anti-terror bill and what it entails.
 

Bill C-51: Breaking down a most terrifying debate

Publication: Maclean’s

In this Q&A, Craig Forcese, Common Law Section, and co-author of a report on Bill C-51, discusses issues that arise from this legislation.
 

Harper’s ‘life-means-life’ sentencing plan doomed to charter challenge: lawyer

Publication: iPolitics

Carissima Mathen, Common Law Section, comments the pending legislation that would eliminate parole eligibility for those convicted of certain murders and high treason — including terrorism. “The fact that there’s a political remedy through cabinet would not be sufficient to justify the constitutional violation, because that’s not how we remedy constitutional violations. They have to be remedied through judicial means. I would expect to see a charter challenge.”
 

U of O electoral law event revives Fair Elections Act debate

Publication: University of Ottawa Fulcrum

Michael Pal, Common Law Section, spoke at a conference on Electoral law held at the University and commented on the Fair Elections Act. 
 

U of O law profs awarded by Canadian Bar

Publication: University of Ottawa Fulcrum

Nicole LaViolette and Martha Jackman, Common Law Section, have been awarded by the Canadian Bar Association (CBA) for their work on promoting equality in the legal field.
 

Judge in hijab ruling is the real face of judicial activism

Publication: The Globe and Mail

In this Op-Ed, Carissima Mathen, Common Law Section, discusses judicial activism in relation to the recent case of a Montreal judge who refused to hear a Muslim woman's case due to her wearing a hijab.
 

Bell appeals CRTC decision to air U.S. Super Bowl commercials

Publication: The Globe and Mail

Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, comments on Bell Media’s appeal to court to fight a federal regulator’s decision to allow American commercials on Canadian channels. “I think it's a pretty weak argument … [Bell’s] rights are to be the exclusive Canadian broadcaster of the Super Bowl. They still are.”
 

Meet the professors behind the swift assault on C-51

Publication: Maclean’s

Craig Forcese, Common Law Section, is mentioned in this article in relation to a report he co-authored on the anti-terror bill and what it entails.
 

Ban U.S. Netflix In Canada? Rogers Denies Calling For VPNs To Be Blocked

Publication: Huffington Post

This article mentions Michael Geist, Canada Research Chair in Internet and E-commerce Law, in relation to his article regarding Rogers' Executive's call on Canadian government to shut down VPNs.
 

Prof touts ABS plus

Publication: Law Times

David Wiseman, Common Law Section, comments on alternative business structures and a report released by the Law Society of Upper Canada. “The idea is basically trying to work out if there’s a way to build any mechanisms into the regulatory framework for introducing ABS that might sort of leverage it to do more for low-income people.”

Ontario may appeal court ruling that allowed aboriginal girl to abandon chemotherapy

Publication: National Post

The Ontario government has opened the possibility of appealing a court ruling which allowed a young aboriginal girl with leukemia to abandon chemotherapy. Larry Chartrand, Common Law Section, comments “The timing of the province’s entry into the case, after the trial was completed and the judge had ruled, seems very rare. I don’t even know if there’s a precedent for it.”