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154. Race and Detention in R v Le (with Omar Ha-Redeye)

R v Le was a crucial development in the analysis of detention under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In R v Le, the Supreme Court of Canada incorporated the experience of racialized persons in interactions with law enforcement into the analysis of psychological detention. In this episode, Omar Ha-Redeye discusses the ways that R v Le responded to trends in Canadian and global understandings of racial discrimination, and offers listeners a look forward into the future of the intersection of race and policing in Canada.

147. Green Party Leader Annamie Paul on Law, Politics, and Climate Justice

In this episode, hosted by Kelley Humber, we hear from the recently elected Green Party Leader, Annamie Paul, who discusses her journey from law school to federal politics. A proud University of Ottawa Faculty of Law alumna, Annamie Paul answers questions about being a change-maker in Canada and abroad, the value and challenges of increasing diversity in politics, and the need for incorporating climate justice into how we work towards social justice.

140. Carbon Pricing at the SCC: Where We Are and Where We May Go (with Prof. Nathalie Chalifour and Prof. Jeremy de Beer)

In the wake of three provincial challenges to Canada’s federal carbon pricing law, the Supreme Court is currently deliberating the legal future of Canada’s emissions targets. Both Prof. Nathalie Chalifour and Prof. Jeremy de Beer intervened before the Court. Host Jake Clark sat down with the two sustainability law experts last autumn, shortly after the case was heard, to discuss the case and what it means for Canada’s domestic and international legal obligations.

138. Legislating in the Upper Chamber: The Honourable Senator Yvonne Boyer on Advocating for Indigenous Rights in the Senate

Shortly after the Liberal government’s Speech from the Throne, the Honourable Senator Yvonne Boyer joined host Jennifer Linde to discuss what it means to be a strong advocate for Indigenous rights in the Senate. Tune in to learn more about Senator Boyer’s unique journey to the Upper Chamber, how she approaches her role as an Indigenous senator, and the importance of following your heart and standing up for what is right.

EP 119 – A Life of Leadership: Public Service, University Governance, and Careers in Constitutional Law (with Dean Adam Dodek)

Adam Dodek, Dean of the Common Law Section at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, joins us to discuss his legal journey, from studying law in the United States, to working in the public service in Ontario, to joining the Faculty of Law and becoming the Dean. Listen now as Dean Dodek talks about the biggest challenges he’s faced, discusses the differences between university governance and politics, and offers tips on how to become better lawyers and better people.

Person Behind the Resume, Public Law SeriesRyan PistoriusSeptember 12, 2019Adam Dodek, University of Ottawa

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