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Deconstructing the Reasonable Person

Release Date: 03/23/2022

[MLJ Shorts] Expansion and Expulsion: Legal Challenges to the Safe Third Country Agreement

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

In this episode, we unpack the Canada-U.S. Safe Third Country Agreement and the 2023 Supreme Court of Canada decision Canadian Council for Refugees v. Canada which unanimously upheld its constitutionality. Our guest, Audrey Macklin, Professor and Rebecca Cook Chair at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law, delves into the history, consequences, and supposed “safety valves” of the agreement.

[MLJ Shorts] Artificial Intelligence, Intellectual Property, & Art

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

This episode explores the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), intellectual property, and art, focusing on the challenges posed by AI-generated works. Katherine Wilson-Milne, a partner at Schindler Cohen & Hochman LLP, discusses the complexities of copyright laws as they apply to AI-created works. Katherine also considers ongoing legal battles which could reshape copyright protections in the digital age. The episode provides a timely look at how AI is transforming both the art world and its legal landscape.

[MLJ Shorts] Limits to Free Speech in Canada

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

This episode explores the challenges of freedom of expression in Canada’s digital landscape. Emmett Macfarlane, Professor of Political Science at the University of Waterloo, discusses how Canadian courts define free speech and the role of professional regulatory bodies in curbing misinformation and disinformation. Professor Macfarlane also examines policies like Bill C-18, offering insights into how Canada can address online harms while preserving democratic values and ensuring a healthy media environment.

[MLJ Shorts] The Quebec Tuition Hikes

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

This episode delves into the controversy surrounding Quebec’s decision to significantly raise tuition for out-of-province students attending anglophone universities. Dr. Daniel Weinstock, Full Professor at McGill University and the Catherine Pearson Chair in Civil Society and Public Policy, contextualizes the tuition hikes within the province's long-standing efforts to protect the French language. Dr. Weinstock's discussion also touches on the broader implications of the tuition hikes for education, cultural identity, and accessibility in Quebec.

[En bref] Les justiciables non-représenté.e.s et le personnel des greffes de justice : en marge du système judiciaire.

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

Dans cet épisode, nous interrogeons les défis que vit actuellement le système de justice et ce, sous un angle bien précis. Notre invitée, Emmanuelle Bernheim, professeure titulaire à la Faculté de droit de l’Université d’Ottawa, s’est penchée, dans son article dans la Revue de droit de McGill, sur les défis rencontrés par le personnel judiciaire dans ses interactions avec les justiciables non-représentés et sur les obstacles auxquels se heurtent les justiciables non-représentés eux-mêmes dans le cadre des procédures judiciaires.

[MLJ Shorts] Access to Justice

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

This episode will explore access to justice as part of the McGill Law Journal's progression towards open access, highlighting the importance of access to justice and how access to legal information can contribute to this pursuit. In this episode Me Steeves Bujold provides rich insight on how to improve access to justice, particularly for marginalized communities, and the way in which the legal industry can evolve to best serve those who need access the most.

[MLJ Shorts] The New Era of the Notwithstanding Clause

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

Over the last 5 years, the use of section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, known as the Notwithstanding Clause, has become increasingly controversial. This episode delves into the historical context of the Notwithstanding Clause to shed light on the section’s current issues. Using Quebec’s Bill 21 and Ontario’s Working Families cases, we highlight the tensions between legislative authority and judicial oversight. We speak with Marion Sandilands, partner at Conway Litigation and Professor at the University of Ottawa.

[MLJ Shorts] La justice réparatrice pour les jeunes contrevenants

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

Dans cet épisode, nous plongeons au cœur de la justice des jeunes contrevenants au Canada, avec une attention particulière portée sur le Québec. Nos invitées sont Me Véronique Champagne, procureure en chef au Bureau des affaires de la jeunesse du Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénale et Mme Catherine Lapierre, directrice des services de justice réparatrice pour mineurs à Équijustice.

[MLJ Shorts] Autism and the Law

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

This episode navigates the intricate landscape of the Canadian legal system as it intersects with the lives of neurodivergent individuals. We aim to explore the ways in which autistic people may interact with the legal system and how various factors can influence the overall journey through the justice system. We discuss potential solutions and suggestions aimed at reducing ableism and providing support for neurodiverse populations. We hear from Dr. Stephanie Ehret, a criminologist and Assistant Professor of Sociology at Trent University. Dr. Ehret’s research focuses on gender and...

[MLJ Shorts] Canadian Crypto Regulation Following the FTX Collapse

The McGill Law Journal Podcast

Cryptocurrency's rapid rise has placed financial regulators in uncharted territory, forcing experts to think outside the box about how to best regulate decentralized digital assets. This episode will explore the Canadian cryptocurrency regulatory landscape in the wake of the FTX collapse and consider how it might evolve in the future. In this episode, we speak with Me Laure Fouin, co-head of the Digital Assets and Blockchain group and a partner at the Montréal office of Osler, a leading Canadian law firm.

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Although the reasonable person standard continues to be a useful tool in many areas of the law, it can also reinforce stereotypes of power and privilege. In this episode, we speak with Professor Mayo Moran about what a critical lens reveals about the shortcomings and limitations of the reasonable person standard.

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