General Appeal Podcast

This is the podcast in which we look at what's going on at the Supreme Court of Canada, and ask - why should we care?

Episode 5: Let's Talk About ... Human Rights Law in Canada 01/18/2021

Episode 5: Let's Talk About ... Human Rights Law in Canada In the third episode in our special COVID-19 social distancing series in which we're asking questions about the fundamental elements of our legal system, we're looking at Human Rights Codes and just how important the human rights system is to our everyday lives. Special guest Raj Dhir, Executive Director and Chief Legal Officer of the Human Rights Commission of Ontario takes us on a tour of human rights law in Canada. /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/17590247

Episode. 4: Let’s Talk About … The Constitution of Canada 09/07/2020

Episode. 4: Let’s Talk About … The Constitution of Canada It's clear the Constitution of Canada is a big deal, both in terms of understanding the law and a significant chunk of the work of the Supreme Court. But what exactly is the Constitution of Canada? This is the second episode in our special COVID-19 social distancing series in which we're asking questions about the fundamental elements of our legal system. /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/15919853

Episode 3 - Let's Talk About ... The Supreme Court of Canada 07/25/2020

Episode 3 - Let's Talk About ... The Supreme Court of Canada The General Appeal Podcast asks the question, “What’s going on at the Supreme Court of Canada, and why should we care?” But what exactly is the Supreme Court of Canada, and why should we care? This is the first of a special COVID-19 social distancing series in which we’re asking questions about the fundamental elements of our legal system. Let’s talk about the history of the Supreme Court, the judges and some of the key questions that are driving the Court and our view of the Court in the 21st cen /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/15350243

Episode 2 - Distinction with a Difference 04/12/2020

Episode 2 - Distinction with a Difference We're looking at Fraser v Canada and asking: when women remain predominantly responsible for child-care, what does equal benefit of the law look like in the context of a pension contribution scheme? What is really "choice" and what remains the confines of a structure built around male-pattern employment? /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/13955168

Episode 1 - Let's Be Reasonable 02/25/2020

Episode 1 - Let's Be Reasonable We're looking at the highly anticipated Vavilov decision. The Supreme Court has attempted a sweeping overhaul of administrative law. Sounds dry? On this episode of The General Appeal Podcast, we’re going to try to convince you that this decision has significant impacts on access to justice, procedural fairness, and the day-to-day decisions that affect your life. /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/13296656

Episode 5 - Fair Notice - You're Fired 12/23/2019

Episode 5 - Fair Notice - You're Fired We're looking at the appeal of the Nova Scotia Court of Appeal's decision in Matthews v. Ocean Nutrition. Mr. Matthews was wrongfully dismissed from his job and as a result lost out on a pretty sweet incentive entitlement. What claim – if any – does he have to this money? And what implications does this decision have for workers that rely on non-traditional forms of pay, particularly in the new gig economy? /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/12516926

Episode 4 - A Criminal Purpose 11/07/2019

Episode 4 - A Criminal Purpose We're looking at the appeal brought by the Canadian Coalition for Genetic Fairness – is the Genetic Non-Discrimination Act valid federal law? Who protects your genetic information? /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/11952182

Episode 3 09/18/2019

Episode 3 On this episode we are looking at the appeal of the British Columbia Court of Appeal's decision in Nevsun Resources v. Araya. Can Eritrean nationals bring a case against a Canadian mining company they claim engaged in human rights abuses in Eritrea? /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/11308217

Ep. 1.5 - Call Her By Her Name 08/12/2019

Ep. 1.5 - Call Her By Her Name On this episode of The General Appeal Podcast, we're revisiting the Barton case, beginning and ending with the life of Cindy Gladue. /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/10863805

Ep 1 - "Hitting The Reset Button" 07/30/2019

Ep 1 - "Hitting The Reset Button" This is the podcast in which we look at what's going on at the Supreme Court of Canada, and ask - why should we care? /episode/index/show/generalappealpodcast/id/10703468

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