Episode 89 | Engaging with Indigenous Legal Orders in Theory and Practice
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Release Date: 07/25/2024
#112 | Left Out in the Cold – Episode 3: Housing Available But Not Accessible
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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 Sarah Rowe is joined by Marie-Josée Houle, Canada's first Federal Housing Advocate, and Stephanie Chipeur, who holds the Azrieli Accelerator Professorship in Law & Disability Policy at the...
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#111 | Left Out in the Cold – Episode 2: Advancing the Right to Housing while Financialization Pulls the Strings
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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 those seeking profit and returns on investment. In this second episode, host Sarah Rowe is joined by lawyer Michèle Biss, Executive Director of the National Right to Housing Network, and political...
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#110 | Teaching Law in the Age of AI
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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, and the responsibility of legal institutions to prepare students for a profession where AI is already part of daily practice. CONFERENCE Artificial Intelligence and the Law In March 2026,...
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#109 | Épisode 3: Dans l’angle mort – Le litige climatique sous l'angle des droits de la personne
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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 : Urgenda aux Pays-Bas, les Aînées pour le climat en Suisse, les jeunes plaignants du Montana, ainsi que l’avis consultatif historique de la Cour internationale de justice en 2025. Quel...
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#108 | Democracy Under Attack: The Rise of Online Hate
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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 of History and Public Policy at the University of British Columbia). Together, they explore how disinformation, targeted and identity-based harassment, and algorithm-driven amplification are reshaping...
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#107 | Canada’s Anti-Greenwashing Framework: From Environmental Marketing to Legal Liability
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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 burden of proof now placed on companies. Together, they explore recent cases, potential sanctions, and the broader implications for public trust, corporate accountability, and climate justice in...
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#106 | Épisode 2: Dans l’angle mort – Le pouvoir judiciaire, un géant aux pieds d'argile?
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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 de la Cour d’appel du Québec. Ensemble, ils explorent les fondements historiques et constitutionnels de l’indépendance judiciaire au Canada et ailleurs, sa raison...
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#105 | Épisode 1: Dans l’angle mort de la justice pénale internationale – Aux confins des enjeux géopolitiques (épisode 1)
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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 numérique : cet épisode explore les forces, limites et tensions d’un système de justice unique, confronté à un monde en mutation. Invité Me Philippe Larochelle, avocat et...
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#104 | Left Out in the Cold – Episode 1: Barriers to Adequate Housing and How Indigenous Housing Organizations are Filling the Gaps
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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 Aboriginal Housing Management Association, and Justin Marchand, CEO of Ontario Aboriginal Housing Services, to discuss how intergenerational trauma, historical injustice, and systemic discrimination...
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Episode 103 | Addiction, Work, and Justice: What Are We Missing?
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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, they examine how specialized courts and diversion programs can help—or hinder—real change. From courtroom culture to systemic reform, this conversation highlights the need for compassion,...
info_outlineIn 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.
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Sarah Arngna'naaq, Crown Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Nunavut Regional Office (Iqaluit)
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Dr. Hadley Friedland, Associate Professor; Academic Director, Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge, Faculty of Law, University of Alberta
Host
- Nathan Afilalo, Lawyer, Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) / Cree Nation Government; Former Legal Affairs Manager, Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice
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2024 Indigenous Justice System – A Knowledge Sharing Symposium (November 4-6, 2024 I In person in Calgary, AB - and online):
https://ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-programs/symposium-on-indigenous-justice-systems/