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Episode 103 | Addiction, Work, and Justice: What Are We Missing? Apr 17, 2025

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, accountability, and broader social supports to ensure that people struggling with addiction aren’t left behind.

Guest

Jessyca Greenwood, Principal Lawyer at Greenwood Law (Toronto, ON)

Host

David Lazzam, Articling Student at the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice (Ottawa, ON)

Episode 102 | The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series: Rethinking Decriminalization Mar 13, 2025

Drug toxicity is a leading cause of death in Canada and around the world. Over the course of three episodes, we address three interrelated topics related to the toxic drug crisis. This final episode will review decriminalization policies in Portugal, British Columbia, and Oregon, and examine the mandatory treatment scheme in Alberta. Guests discuss how decriminalization is ineffective as a standalone policy and suggest additional resources that are needed to address the overdose crisis. Host Sarah Rowe discuss this issue and more with guests, internist and addiction specialist, Dr. Monty Ghosh, and criminal defence lawyer, Kyla Lee.

This series is produced in memory of Marc Alexander O’Keefe.

Guests

S. Monty Ghosh, Doctor of Internal Medicine, Disaster Medicine, and Addiction Medicine; Assistant Professor, Departments of General Internal Medicine & Neurology, University of Alberta; Clinical Associate Professor, Departments of Medicine & Psychiatry, University of Calgary
Kyla Lee, Vancouver Criminal Lawyer, Acumen Law Corporation

Host

Sarah Rowe, Articling Clerk, Legal Aid Newfoundland and Labrador

The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series To further explore the discussion, listen to our previous podcasts on the subject:

The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series: Is Harm Reduction Enough? — With guests Geoff Bardwell, Ph.D. and Craig Marshall. Host: Sarah Rowe
The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series: The Role of Safer Supply — With guests Gillian Kolla, PhD, MPH and Sukhpreet Klaire, MD CCFP (AM). Host: Sarah Rowe

Episode 101 | The TAP Project: Chief Justice Marc Richard on Justice, Ethics, and Reform Feb 13, 2025

In this episode, CIAJ's Executive Director Christine O’Doherty welcomes The Honourable Chief Justice J.C. Marc Richard (of New Brunswick) to talk about his involvement in the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project. Drawing from his experience in Mongolia and Moldova, he discusses the importance of judicial independence and ethics. He addresses questions about Canada’s role in strengthening global justice, the challenges of eradicating corruption, and the value of international judicial cooperation. He reflects on what motivates his involvement and how these experiences shape his perspective on global judicial cooperation.

Guests: The Honourable Chief Justice J.C. Marc Richard (of New Brunswick)

Host: Christine O’Doherty, Lawyer & Executive Director, CIAJ

ABOUT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT (TAP):

Global Affairs Canada’s Technical Assistance Partnership Project (TAP), is designed to deploy Canadian experts from a range of disciplines to provide technical assistance to developing countries. The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (FJA) is one of the Canadian government agencies with an international development project under TAP. Under TAP, FJA engages with up to three countries per year for a one-year program of capacity building for judicial institutions. This mechanism allows Canada to use the experience in our judicial system to respond to requests for technical assistance made through Canadian missions abroad. Technical assistance is provided in response to needs expressed by partner countries, but in alignment with Canada’s international development priorities, including the strengthening of gender equality and the protection of human rights.

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Episode 100 | Reprogramming Resilience: How Childhood Adversity Shapes Mental Health and Addiction Jan 23, 2025

Nicole Sherren, a neuroscience expert and Principal Consultant at R2P Solutions, joins The Honourable P. Colleen Suche, Justice of the Court of King’s Bench of Manitoba, for an engaging discussion on the profound impact of childhood adversity on brain development, mental health, and addiction. Drawing on cutting-edge research, Sherren illustrates how early adverse experiences can rewire the brain, heightening susceptibility to addiction and mental health challenges later in life.

The discussion explores the pivotal role of epigenetics in fostering resilience and examines how addiction-related behaviors intersect with justice systems, particularly when impaired self-control conflicts with concepts of accountability. Together, they highlight the critical need for interdisciplinary collaboration among neuroscience, health, and justice professionals to drive effective policies and meaningful systemic reform.

Let's continue the discussion!

To further explore the discussion, join us at our conference on addiction, mental health and the law, to be held February 3-5, 2025 in Toronto.

Come discover the complex interactions between addiction, mental health issues and the legal system, with multidisciplinary experts and Indigenous knowledge keepers. This discussion will address current challenges while gaining a comprehensive perspective on the critical issues faced by courts, law enforcement, treatment providers, policymakers, as well as communities, families, and individuals.

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Episode 99 | Indigenous Legal Principles: Wahkohtowin Lodge's Insights on Addiction, Mental Health and Governance Jan 16, 2025

In this insightful conversation, host David Lazzam speaks with Gavin Cazon-Wilkes, a Legal Counsel with the Wahkohtowin Law and Governance Lodge. This episode highlights the Lodge’s methodologies for uncovering Indigenous legal principles, its efforts to address addiction and mental health, and its aspirations for advancing Indigenous-led governance. Through concrete examples, Gavin demonstrates how narrative tools are reshaping the legal landscape, offering a unique perspective on integrating traditional laws with contemporary challenges.

Let's continue the discussion!

To further explore the discussion, join us at our our conference on addiction, mental health and the law, to be held February 3-5, 2025 in Toronto.

Come discover the complex interactions between addiction, mental health issues and the legal system, with multidisciplinary experts and Indigenous knowledge keepers. This discussion will address current challenges while gaining a comprehensive perspective on the critical issues faced by courts, law enforcement, treatment providers, policymakers, as well as communities, families, and individuals.

Register now to make sure you don't miss this unique event!

Episode 98 | The TAP Project: Insights from Ecuador’s Exploration of Canada’s Indigenous Justice System Jan 09, 2025

Discover the impact of the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) through the experience of the Ecuadorian delegation at CIAJ's 2024 Symposium on Indigenous Justice System. Hosted by Christine O'Doherty, the Honourable Milton Enrique Velasquez Diaz, Justice of the National Court of Justice of Ecuador, explores how TAP facilitates exchanges between judicial experts and justice system actors, while supporting global reform efforts. This dialogue highlights lessons learned from the Canadian system on indigenous justice issues, and their relevance in an international context.

ABOUT THE TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE PARTNERSHIP PROJECT (TAP):

Global Affairs Canada’s Technical Assistance Partnership Project (TAP), is designed to deploy Canadian experts from a range of disciplines to provide technical assistance to developing countries. The Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (FJA) is one of the Canadian government agencies with an international development project under TAP. Under TAP, FJA engages with up to three countries per year for a one-year program of capacity building for judicial institutions. This mechanism allows Canada to use the experience in our judicial system to respond to requests for technical assistance made through Canadian missions abroad. Technical assistance is provided in response to needs expressed by partner countries, but in alignment with Canada’s international development priorities, including the strengthening of gender equality and the protection of human rights.

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Episode 97 | Breaking Barriers: Exploring Addiction, Mental Health, and the Law Dec 19, 2024

In this engaging discussion, host David Lazzam welcomes Justice Richard Schneider and mental health advocate Noah Irvine to explore the intersection of addiction, mental health, and the law. Justice Schneider reflects on his extensive experience with mental health courts and the criminal justice system, while Noah shares a powerful perspective as a national advocate for systemic change. Drawing from personal tragedy and resilience, Noah speaks with authority and compassion, having lost both parents to suicide and addiction by the age of 15. Together, they tackle pressing issues such as deinstitutionalization, the role of the Criminal Code in mental health cases, and the impact on families. Their dialogue highlights both challenges and progress, envisioning a more inclusive future for mental health and addiction services in Canada.

To delve deeper into these vital topics, don’t miss the upcoming CIAJ conference on Addiction, Mental Health, and the Law, happening February 3-5, 2025, in Toronto.

Guests

Noah Irvine, Mental Health Advocate
The Honourable Justice Richard D. Schneider, Ontario Court of Justice, past Chair of the Ontario Review Board

Host

David Lazzam, Articling Student, CIAJ

Episode 96 | Child-Centred Family Law: A Call for Collaboration Nov 07, 2024

In this episode, David Lazzam hosts a compelling discussion with Vincent Ramsay, a retired family law attorney, and Nicholas Bala, a professor specializing in family and children’s law. Together, they delve into the history of Canada’s adversarial family law system and its profound impacts on families and children. Their engaging dialogue highlights the contrasting roles of “peacemaker” and “hired gun” lawyers, while offering educational and policy reform suggestions to promote a more collaborative, child-focused approach to family law. The episode also provides concrete advice for practitioners and policymakers aiming to reshape the family justice landscape.

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Book: "The Power of Story: On Truth, the Trickster, and New Fictions for a New Era" by Harold R. Johnson

Video: During the Grande Prairie “Family Well-Being” Symposium held in February 2024, a mock hearing was recorded, which demonstrates the underlying approach in the RFJS, explains why this pilot is needed and highlights the community readiness that underpins this new approach to family practice. We encourage you to watch the edited (33 min) recording of that mock hearing: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/8p16z70nc1egddmatr6md/AOfB9jxcmOMHE13PtF7DZTQ?e=2&preview=RFJS_Courtroom+Scene_V3.mp4&rlkey=y6trgu433dhe8vnur9pk14rk2&st=8egc5yof&dl=0 Video: This video is based on the same facts, but demonstrates how applications are likely to proceed once the Notice to the Profession & Public is in effect, if indeed an application is even needed. https://us02web.zoom.us/rec/share/rD5deJJxKrHJb928oTDotDoYEaHITTrQPHbc91ioVS2OoDWTF1b7IE538wECQ2jk.L1udnl_8tfffFiis Passcode: p.AsXM=0 Video: Justice Rod Jerke and Diana Lowe, KC were invited to speak to the Faculty of Law at the University of Calgary on October 12, 2023 and a video of that presentation is available here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ5AfWBYrhU

2024 Annual Conference on “Families and the Law”:

Webpage: https://ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-programs/2024-annual-conference/
Program: https://ciaj-icaj.ca/wp-content/uploads/events/2022/05/brochure_2024-annual-conference_en.pdf
Registration form: https://www.imakeanonlinedonation.org/ciaj-icaj/P333/

Podcasts: Three-part series on “Family Law Reform”:

Episode #48: Family Law Reform Part I: The Right to a Good Life – With guest Diana Lowe, K.C. (Justice System Consulting at Re-imagining Justice and Co-Lead of the RFJS)
Episode #49: Family Law Reform Part II: Brain Science, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience – With guests Nicole Sherren, PhD (Principal Consultant & Founder, R2P Solutions) and Diana Lowe, K.C. (Justice System Consulting at Re-imagining Justice and Co-Lead of the RFJS)
Episode #50: Family Law Reform Part III: It’s All About the Children – With guests The Honourable Justice Rodney A. Jerke (Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta) and Diana Lowe, K.C. (Justice System Consulting at Re-imagining Justice and Co-Lead of the RFJS)

Épisode 92 | Les familles et le droit : l'approche innovatrice du droit collaboratif Sep 05, 2024

Dans cet épisode, Me Caroline Bourbonnais reçoit Carolle Tremblay, avocate accréditée en droit collaboratif familial, et l'honorable J. Sébastien Vaillancourt, juge coordonnateur de la gestion familiale au district de Montréal à la Cour supérieure du Québec. Ensemble, ils discutent du droit collaboratif, une approche innovante dans le domaine du droit familial. Carolle Tremblay partage son point de vue en tant qu'avocate sur cette méthode qui favorise la résolution amiable, tandis que le juge Vaillancourt offre une perspective judiciaire, expliquant pourquoi cette approche est une option très intéressante pour les personnes en situation de conflit familial.

Ressources

https://droitcollaboratifquebec.ca/
Conférence annuelle 2024 de l'ICAJ sur Les familles et le droit - programme et inscriptions: https://ciaj-icaj.ca/fr/programmes-a-venir/conference-annuelle-2024/

Episode 91 | Talking Wrongful Convictions Aug 22, 2024

Stephen Bindman, Visiting Professor and Executive in Residence at the uOttawa Faculty of Law, welcomes Professor Kent Roach, one of Canada's most prolific scholars and writers in the area of criminal law and wrongful convictions. In this episode, they discuss Professor Roach's book "Wrongfully Convicted," exploring how he became involved in studying wrongful convictions and why this work is so important.

Book: Wrongfully Convicted (Updated and Expanded Edition) Guilty Pleas, Imagined Crimes, and What Canada Must Do to Safeguard Justice By Kent Roach

Episode 90 | Discussion on Self-Governance With Indigenous Law Students Aug 08, 2024

Shayla Praud (Eagle Clan from the Nisga’a Nation), Dominga Robinson (Nakota Jamaican l Pheasant Rump Nakota First Nation) and Justin Thompson (Member of Nipissing First Nation), students at the time of recording earlier this year, share their views on Indigenous self-governance. Together, they discuss how Indigenous legal systems and practices contribute to reconciliation efforts between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples, and the responsibilities of the Canadian government and legal community in supporting these efforts; alternatives to courts, in the context where not all Nations or communities may want to or be able to take on the challenge of implementing their own courts; and the example of the community Nipissing FN, which became the first community to enact a Constitution taking power away from the Indian Act as a key governing document.

From November 4 to 6, 2024, CIAJ will be holding its second Symposium on Indigenous Justice (November 4-6, 2024 I In person in Calgary, AB – and online) Indigenous Justice System: A Knowledge Sharing Symposium - Join the discussion: https://ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-programs/symposium-on-indigenous-justice-systems/

Episode 89 | Engaging with Indigenous Legal Orders in Theory and Practice Jul 25, 2024

In 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.

Guests

Sarah Arngna'naaq, Crown Counsel, Public Prosecution Service of Canada, Nunavut Regional Office (Iqaluit)
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/

Épisode 88 | Derrière les lois - Une fenêtre sur la rédaction législative Jul 11, 2024

Qu'est-ce que la rédaction législative? À l'approche de la Conférence sur la rédaction législative, organisée par l'ICAJ à Ottawa du 16 au 18 septembre 2024, des experts en la matière parlent de leur travail et des aspects passionnants de cette profession qui est souvent méconnue. Les sujets abordés incluent le rôle des rédacteurs dans les différents bureaux, tant au niveau fédéral qu'au niveau provincial, et l'évolution de la profession dans une perspective d'avenir.

Invités

Elena Bosi, sous-procureure générale adjointe et première conseillère législative, Cabinet du procureur général – ministère de la Justice et de la Sécurité publique, Nouveau-Brunswick
Marc-Antoine Guay, avocat-traducteur, Gouvernement du Nunavut
Daphné Lahens, avocate générale p.i., Section de la législation, ministère de la Justice Canada

Animateur

Jean-Félix Robitaille, avocat, Chef d'équipe - Droit administratif, civil et pénal, Direction des orientations et des affaires législatives, SMOAJ - ministère de la Justice Canada

Si vous souhaitez découvrir la version anglaise de ce podcast sur la rédaction législative avec d'autres experts de cette profession, écoutez l'épisode 80: Behind the Provisions – A Window into Legislative Drafting

L'ICAJ organisera le 26 novembre 2024 un webinaire sur la rédaction législative «Les (dé)connexion entre la rédaction législative et l’interprétation statutaire: perspectives des trois branches du gouvernement», pour plus d'informations: https://ciaj-icaj.ca/fr/programmes-a-venir/webinaire-deconnexion-entre-redaction-legislative-et-interpretation-statutaire/

Episode 87 | 7 Changes for Access to Justice Jun 13, 2024

Discover the seven key changes to improve New Brunswick's justice system discussed at the 2023 Access to Justice Summit.

The New Brunswick Access to Justice Summit, Digital Transformation: Putting People at the Heart of the Justice System, held in August 2023 at the University of New Brunswick (UNB) Faculty of Law, brought stakeholders from the province’s justice community together to discuss changes required to the New Brunswick family law system and the role of digital technology in the justice system in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic.

In this episode, Nathan Afilalo, Argyri Panezi and Daniel J. Escott reflect on the writing of their co-authored report “Access to Justice Summit: The New Brunswick Report - Digital Transformation: Putting People at the Heart of the System.” They share their thoughts on the process of writing this report and present the seven desired outcomes (“7 Changes”) that were identified at the Summit.

The Summit launched an action-plan and longer-term research plan to be led by the UNB Law Legal Innovation Laboratory in collaboration with local stakeholders and community. The Legal Innovation Laboratory will undertake a series of empirical studies to help inform future reform initiatives and will plan and host subsequent Summits inviting members of the public to participate in the design of justice reforms.

2024 Summit: Our team is currently organizing the 2024 Access to Justice Summit, which will take place on August 26 and 27 at the UNB Faculty of Law. Working themes are bilingual case-management and electronic filing. https://www.unb.ca/fredericton/law/research/innovationlab.html

This report has been written collaboratively by CIAJ and the University of New Brunswick Legal Innovation Laboratory.

Épisode 86 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – Le recours à la force en droit international et la Cour internationale de justice May 30, 2024

Lors de cet entretien, le professeur Vladyslav Lanovoy traitera du recours à la force par les États en droit international (jus ad bellum), qui est encadré par la Charte des Nations Unies. Il s’exprimera également sur la Cour internationale de justice. Si la justice pénale internationale s’intéresse à la responsabilité des individus, la Cour internationale de justice se prononce sur des questions de droit international et tranche des différends interétatiques. Certaines questions relatives aux conflits armés ont été portées devant la Cour internationale de justice, notamment en ce qui concerne la légalité du recours à la force en droit international et l’application de la Convention pour la prévention et la répression du crime de génocide. La discussion visera à comprendre la portée juridictionnelle de cette importante institution internationale et les procédures entreprises récemment, notamment dans les dossiers de l’Ukraine et de Gaza.

À propos de la série

«Sous le feu» est une série de Balados préparés par l’Institut canadien d’administration de la justice et animés par l’honorable juge Simon Ruel de la Cour d’appel du Québec. Les entretiens donnent la parole à des spécialistes du droit international, du droit de la guerre, du droit humanitaire et du droit pénal international. La série vise à étudier et à comprendre les règles et les conséquences juridiques découlant des conflits internationaux.

Episode 85 | 2024 Public Law Conference: Rights, Duties, and Powers May 28, 2024

In this episode, uOttawa Associate Professor Vanessa MacDonnell welcomes The Honourable Sheilah L. Martin, Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada, on the occasion of the 10th anniversary of the Public Law Conference, which will be held from July 3rd to July 5, 2024, in Ottawa. This year’s conference theme, “Public Law: Rights, Duties, and Power,” will initiate a conversation that spans across different countries, various perspectives, and brings together the legal community from around the globe.

Épisode 84 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – Les victimes et la justice pénale internationale May 23, 2024

Cet entretien avec la professeure Miriam Cohen et Maître Alexis Larivière traitera du thème des victimes dans le contexte de la justice pénale internationale. Au cours de cet épisode, les invités aborderont l’historique, la philosophie et la justification de la participation des victimes en justice pénale internationale. Les invités discuteront ensuite des règles et mécanismes de participation des victimes aux procédures préalables et aux procès devant la Cour pénale internationale. Puis, les invités se pencheront sur l’important thème des réparations sous toutes ses formes pour les victimes de crimes internationaux, un droit qui est en évolution depuis quelques années. Finalement, l’entretien permettra d’aborder les droits et la protection des victimes dans une perspective comparative avec le droit interne canadien en matière criminelle.

À propos de la série

«Sous le feu» est une série de Balados préparés par l’Institut canadien d’administration de la justice et animés par l’honorable juge Simon Ruel de la Cour d’appel du Québec. Les entretiens donnent la parole à des spécialistes du droit international, du droit de la guerre, du droit humanitaire et du droit pénal international. La série vise à étudier et à comprendre les règles et les conséquences juridiques découlant des conflits internationaux.

Épisode 83 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – La défense en justice pénale internationale May 16, 2024

Au cours de cet entretien, Maîtres Marie-Hélène Proulx et Mylène Dimitri traiteront de la défense des accusés devant les tribunaux pénaux internationaux. Elles décriront le système de justice pénale internationale du point de vue fonctionnel, particulièrement à la Cour pénale internationale, de la perspective particulière des accusés. Les thèmes suivants seront abordés dans cet épisode : les droits des accusés prévus au Statut de Rome, leur application et leur sanction par la Cour, les difficultés liées à la collecte de preuve dans des pays où des conflits perdurent ou dont les structures étatiques sont déficientes, les enjeux liés à la coopération ou au manque de coopération des États, les règles de procédure et de preuve, le nécessaire travail de terrain par la défense et le principe de l’égalité de traitement entre la poursuite et la défense.

À propos de la série

«Sous le feu» est une série de Balados préparés par l’Institut canadien d’administration de la justice et animés par l’honorable juge Simon Ruel de la Cour d’appel du Québec. Les entretiens donnent la parole à des spécialistes du droit international, du droit de la guerre, du droit humanitaire et du droit pénal international. La série vise à étudier et à comprendre les règles et les conséquences juridiques découlant des conflits internationaux.

Épisode 82 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – La justice pénale internationale sous toutes ses coutures May 09, 2024

Dans cet entretien, Maître Johann Soufi se penchera sur l’historique de la justice pénale internationale, la création de la Cour pénale internationale et sa juridiction et expliquera en quoi consiste le principe de complémentarité. Il exposera également les grandes lignes du mandat et du fonctionnement des organes de la Cour. Seront aussi abordées dans cet épisode les forces et les lacunes de ce système unique de droit pénal à vocation universelle, notamment : la lutte contre l’impunité pour graves violation du droit humanitaire, les conséquences de la non-signature ou de la non-ratification du Statut de Rome par les grands États du monde, l’absence d’une force policière internationale au soutien de la Cour, la difficulté de mener des enquêtes et d’obtenir des arrestations dans les pays où se déroulent des conflits, ainsi que les enjeux liés à la coopération des États.

À propos de la série

«Sous le feu» est une série de Balados préparés par l’Institut canadien d’administration de la justice et animés par l’honorable juge Simon Ruel de la Cour d’appel du Québec. Les entretiens donnent la parole à des spécialistes du droit international, du droit de la guerre, du droit humanitaire et du droit pénal international. La série vise à étudier et à comprendre les règles et les conséquences juridiques découlant des conflits internationaux.

1er épisode: Le droit international humanitaire (ou droit des conflits armés – jus in bello)

Épisode 81 | Série «Sous le feu» avec le juge Simon Ruel – Le droit international humanitaire (ou droit des conflits armés – jus in bello) May 02, 2024

Lors de cet entretien, la professeure Julia Grignon et Mme Anne-Lise Lierville traiteront du thème du droit des conflits armés (jus in bello), aussi nommé droit international humanitaire. L’épisode explorera d’abord les sources du droit international humanitaire, ensuite les circonstances dans lesquelles il s’applique, les personnes visées, les principes fondamentaux et les diverses protections offertes. Les thèmes de l’éthique, de l’indépendance, de l’impartialité et des stratégies des interventions humanitaires en zones de conflits seront également abordés. Finalement, il sera traité dans cet épisode de certaines questions actuelles et émergentes en droit international humanitaire, notamment l’utilisation de nouvelles technologies d’armement, de l’intelligence artificielle et des dommages causés à l’environnement par les conflits armés.

À propos de la série

«Sous le feu» est une série de Balados préparés par l’Institut canadien d’administration de la justice et animés par l’honorable juge Simon Ruel de la Cour d’appel du Québec. Les entretiens donnent la parole à des spécialistes du droit international, du droit de la guerre, du droit humanitaire et du droit pénal international. La série vise à étudier et à comprendre les règles et les conséquences juridiques découlant des conflits internationaux.

Episode 80 | Behind the Provisions – A Window into Legislative Drafting Apr 22, 2024

Who are Legislative and Parliamentary Counsel? What do they do? In this episode, lawyers involved with the 2024 CIAJ Legislative Drafting Conference speak about their work and an exciting part of the profession that is often quite removed from the spotlight. Topics include the role of drafters in different offices and the evolution of the profession with an eye to the future.

Guests

Sandra Markman, Deputy Chief Legislative Counsel, Legislative Services Branch, Public Law and Legislative Services Sector, Department of Justice Canada
Mark Spakowski, Chief Legislative Counsel, Ministry of the Attorney General, Ontario
Lerissa Thaver, Senior Legislative Counsel, Ministry of Justice and Attorney General, Saskatchewan

Host

Charlie Feldman, Legislative Counsel, Department of Justice Canada

Episode 79 | Creating a Modern and Accessible Legal News Platform Apr 04, 2024

In this episode, CIAJ's host Sarah Rowe is welcoming lawyer Dylan Gibbs, Founder & Author of Hearsay, a plain language email newsletter aiming to keep Canadian lawyers informed of key decisions and topical legal news. Together, they discuss the launch of this weekly bulletin and the need for more accessible and innovative approaches to legal writing in Canada.

Episode 78 | Concise Decision-Writing – Part IV: Knowledge Translation Mar 21, 2024

In this fourth episode of a four-part series on “Concise Decision-Writing,” Chairperson of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal Emily Crocco is inviting physician, researcher and podcaster Dr. Ken Milne to learn more about knowledge translation (the process of converting research results into practice), and what the legal system can learn about science’s work in the area.

Rédiger des décisions concises – Partie I: Une compétence qui s’apprend (Guest: Emily Crocco)
Rédiger des décisions concises – Partie II: La culture de la justification (Guest: Paul Daly)
Concise Decision-Writing – Part III: Re-Designing the Judicial System (Guest: Jon Khan)

Speakers, documentation and more details on CIAJ's website

Episode 77 | Concise Decision-Writing – Part III: Re-Designing the Judicial System Mar 14, 2024

In this third episode of a four-part series on “Concise Decision-Writing,” Chairperson of the Canada Agricultural Review Tribunal Emily Crocco is inviting Lawyer and PhD Candidate Jonathan Khan to discuss the importance of reliable data in determining how the judicial system can be redesigned to be more equitable and accessible.

Rédiger des décisions concises – Partie I: Une compétence qui s’apprend (Guest: Emily Crocco)
Rédiger des décisions concises – Partie II: La culture de la justification (Guest: Paul Daly)

Speakers, documentation and more details on CIAJ's website

Épisode 76 | Rédiger des décisions concises – Partie II: La culture de la justification Mar 07, 2024

Dans ce deuxième épisode d'une série en quatre parties sur la rédaction de décisions concises, la présidente de la Commission de révision agricole du Canada, Emily Crocco, reçoit le professeur et expert de renommée internationale en droit public Paul Daly, qui explique comment la rédaction de décisions concises s'inscrit dans la «culture de la justification» du système judiciaire.

Partie I: Une compétence qui s'apprend (invitée: Emily Crocco)

Invités, documentation et plus d'informations sur le site de l'ICAJ

Épisode 75 | Rédiger des décisions concises – Partie I: Une compétence qui s'apprend Feb 29, 2024

Dans ce premier épisode d'une série en quatre parties sur la rédaction de décisions concises, la directrice générale de l'ICAJ, Me Christine O'Doherty, reçoit la présidente de la Commission de révision agricole du Canada, Emily Crocco, afin de discuter de ses récents travaux de recherche portant sur cette question.

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Episode 74 | Building a Black (Canadian) Law Journal Feb 22, 2024

In this episode, CIAJ’s host Nathan Afilalo is welcoming the founding editor of the Black (Canadian) Law Journal Mohammed Odusanya and acting editor-in-chief Dana-Kaye Matthews to learn more about this academic, peer-reviewed, bilingual journal founded in 2021. 

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Episode 73 | The TAP Project: Building Legal and Judicial Capacities in Developing Countries Feb 08, 2024

How can we contribute to strengthening judicial systems in developing countries? In this episode, CIAJ is welcoming FJA’s Deputy Commissioner Errolyn Humphreys to learn more on the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project, a five-year initiative that leverages Canadian judicial expertise to provide targeted support in areas critical for upholding the rule of law and ensuring transparent, accountable governance.

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Episode 72 | The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series: The Role of Safer Supply Nov 02, 2023

Drug toxicity is a leading cause of death in Canada and around the world. Over the course of three episodes, we will address three interrelated topics related to the toxic drug crisis. This second episode will focus on how safe supply can help to combat the toxic drug Crisis. From January to September of 2022, fentanyl was involved in more than 81% of opioid toxicity deaths. Safer supply has the potential to mitigate the increasingly unpredictable state of street drugs. Host Sarah Rowe addresses this question and more with guests, public health researcher and postdoctoral fellow, Dr. Gillian Kollaand, and addiction medicine physician, Dr. Sukhpreet Klaire.

This series is produced in memory of Marc Alexander O’Keefe.

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Episode 71 | Life After Wrongful Conviction: Maria Shepherd's Story Oct 02, 2023

In 1992, at the age of 23 and pregnant with her fourth child, Maria Shepherd plead guilty to manslaughter in the death of her three-year-old stepdaughter, Kasandra, to avoid a much longer sentence which would have torn her away from her family. 25 years later, she was acquitted on the basis of new forensic expert evidence. She has realized her dream of becoming a licensed paralegal and runs her own paralegal practice. In this episode with her friend and UBC Innocence Project Director Tamara Levy, Maria Shepherd explains the myriad of experiences and tragic consequences that resulted from her wrongful conviction, and how it still affects her life.

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Episode 70 | The Toxic Drug Crisis Podcast Series: Is Harm Reduction Enough? Sep 21, 2023

Drug toxicity is a leading cause of death in Canada and around the world. Over the course of three episodes, we will address three interrelated topics related to the toxic drug crisis. This first episode will focus on harm reduction and the impact of stigma on people who use drugs. While the Supreme Court of Canada has recognized the importance of harm reduction for effective addiction treatment, contemporary efforts have diverged from the traditional aims of grassroots harm reduction: to promote and protect the dignity of people who use drugs. How can harm reduction be enhanced to reduce the number of deaths related to drug toxicity and better serve the needs of those affected by structural, social, and economic vulnerabilities? Host Sarah Rowe addresses this question and more with guests Dr. Geoff Bardwell and Craig Marshall.

This series is produced in memory of Marc Alexander O’Keefe.

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Episode 69 | Transgender and Non-Binary Asylum Seekers in Canada Sep 07, 2023

In 1991, Canada was “the first country to accept refugee petitions based on persecution due to sexual orientation or gender identity.” Over the years, recognition of 2SLGBTQIA+ vulnerability has caused the number of sexual orientation and gender identity refugee claims to increase in the country. Does Canada’s identity as a safe haven allow for an easy entry system for these claimants? In this podcast, host Sarah Rowe addresses this question and more with guests Kelly Ernst and Jay De Santi.

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Episode 68 | People-Centred Approach to Justice Aug 29, 2023

In this episode, host Daniel Escott is joined by Janet McIntyre, former Director of Justice Canada's Access to Justice Secretariat, for a discussion on the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goal 16, the role of the Secretariat domestically and internationally, and the gradual shift to a people-centred approach to justice.

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Episode 67 | Defining Access to Justice Aug 24, 2023

In this episode, host Daniel Escott is joined by Trevor C.W. Farrow, a renowned access to justice researcher and incoming Dean of Osgoode Hall Law School, for a discussion on the pre-, during, and post-pandemic views of traditional access to justice. Dean Farrow provides a wealth of information on the problems that arise from a lack of access to justice, and discusses what meaningful access to justice looks like in the modern, post-pandemic period.

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Episode 66 | Access to Justice Collaboration Across Canada Aug 17, 2023

In this episode, host Daniel J. Escott explores the transformative landscape of access to justice in Canada in the company of his guests, esteemed legal experts Mark Benton, K.C. and Brea Lowenberger. Together, they discuss the impact of the Action Committee on Access to Justice in Civil and Family Matters at both national and local levels and explore how collaborative efforts between stakeholders can help improve access to justice across Canada.

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Episode 65 | Rooted Constitutionalism Jun 15, 2023

In this episode, CIAJ Lawyer Nathan Afilalo is welcoming Aaron Mills, a member of the Anishinaabe, Couchiching First Nation and Assistant Professor and the Canada Research Chair in Indigenous Constitutionalism and Philosophy at McGill University Faculty of Law. Together, they discuss professor Mills' theory of rooted constitutionalism, teaching Indigenous law and legal traditions in law schools, and questioning the ontological and legal assumptions underpinning the Canadian liberal constitutional framework.

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Épisode 64 | Mondialisation économique : les frontières nationales ont-elles encore un sens ? Feb 16, 2023

La notion de territoire a beaucoup évolué au fil du temps. Les défis auxquels nous faisons face aujourd’hui sont d’échelle planétaire. Dans un contexte de mondialisation, les frontières nationales ont-elles encore un sens? Pour répondre à cette question, l’ICAJ reçoit Richard Ouellet, professeur de droit international économique à la Faculté de droit de l’Université Laval et titulaire de la nouvelle Chaire de recherche sur les nouveaux enjeux de la mondialisation économique.

Le thème de la mondialisation et le droit international vous intéressent? Inscrivez-vous à la 47e conférence annuelle de l'ICAJ sur Le droit des frontières. Celle-ci aura lieu en personne à Ottawa, du 25 au 27 octobre 2023.

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Episode 63 | Trust and Dignity: What Do Citizens Want and Need in a Modern Justice System? Feb 02, 2023

According to a Justice Canada Survey in 2021, only 20% of Canadians are confident that the criminal justice system is fair to all people. What can we do to improve this situation? In this excerpt from CIAJ's 2022 Conference on dignity, CIAJ Lawyer Nathan Afilalo welcomes Rheanne Scott (Director, Justice and Community Safety, PwC Canada) for a special interactive session on what citizens want and need in a modern justice system.

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Episode 62 | Accessibility and Accommodations in Law Schools Dec 01, 2022

In this episode, CIAJ's lawyer Nathan Afilalo is welcoming Lan Keenan, a JD candidate at Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law and President of the Schulich Disability Alliance. Together they provide an overview of accessibility and accommodation issues and solutions in law schools.

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Episode 61 | The Concept of Dignity in Canadian Case Law: Ethical and Practical Aspects Oct 20, 2022

In this episode, Professor Cheryl Milne and CIAJ Legal Researcher Nathan Afilalo discuss the practical aspects of the use of the concept of dignity in Canadian case law, and the ethical and practical implications of practising law consistent with the concept of dignity. This important topic is one of the key aspects to be examined at CIAJ’s 46th Annual Conference, entitled “The Right to Dignity in Canadian Law.” The conference will be held in person in Halifax and online, from October 26-28, 2022.

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Épisode 60 | Dignité et aide médicale à mourir Oct 13, 2022

Dans cet épisode, Me Christine O'Doherty s'entretient avec l'avocat et éthicien Me Pierre Deschamps, qui apporte un point de vue expert sur la question de la dignité et de l'aide médicale à mourir. Ensemble, ils abordent l’avènement de l’AMM au Québec et au Canada, les législations québécoise et fédérale, ainsi que les fondements cliniques, éthiques et juridiques de ces législations.

Cette importante question fait partie des points essentiels qui seront abordés dans le cadre de la 46e conférence annuelle de l'ICAJ intitulée Le droit à la dignité en droit canadien. Celle-ci aura lieu en personne et en ligne, du 26 au 28 octobre 2022.

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Episode 59 | Expunging Cannabis Convictions Oct 06, 2022

In this episode, Adjunct Research Professor Dr. Samantha McAleese from Carleton University and Lawyer Russell Bennett, founder of Cannabis Law, Barristers & Solicitors, tackle the topic of expunging cannabis convictions. Together, they discuss the evolution of cannabis law, and why they think changes are needed in a country that is constantly evolving.

Cannabis was officially legalized in Canada on October 17, 2018, but approximately 250,000 Canadians still have criminal records for personal possession of the drug. Black Canadians and Indigenous peoples are over-represented in arrests for cannabis possession. Following Canadian legalization, Bill C-93 allowed Canadians with simple cannabis convictions to suspend their records. In the United States, the disproportionate criminalization of African American and Latinx people was central to cannabis legalization and decriminalization.

The Canadian government is slowly taking action to follow the United States’ amnesty model. Bill C-5 would “sequester” criminal records for personal possession of all drugs two years after any sentence resulting from the conviction. While the bill’s passing would be a positive step, more needs to be done to truly repair the harm to communities most affected by drug possession convictions.

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Épisode 58 | L'autonomie gouvernementale des peuples autochtones Aug 18, 2022

Cet épisode est un extrait de la 45e Conférence annuelle de l’ICAJ intitulée « Les peuples autochtones et le droit ». Celle-ci a eu lieu à Vancouver en novembre 2021. Il s’agit d’une partie du panel numéro 7, qui traite de la gouvernance et de l'autonomie des Premières Nations, des Métis et des Inuits. Dans cet extrait, vous entendrez la présentation de Nadir André, un avocat spécialisé en droit autochtone et associé chez BLG.

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Episode 57 | Debra Sparrow’s Land Acknowledgement Address From CIAJ’s 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law Aug 04, 2022

This is an excerpt from CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law, which took place in person in Vancouver and online on November 17-19, 2021.

CIAJ is pleased to widely share the Land Acknowledgement address made by Debra Sparrow, Knowledge Keeper of the Musqueam First Nation, Weaver and Artist, on November 17, 2021. The episode begins with an introduction from The Honourable Justice James W. O’Reilly.

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Épisode 56 | Les Principes de Gladue et la santé mentale Jul 21, 2022

Cet épisode est un extrait de la 45e Conférence annuelle de l’ICAJ intitulée « Les peuples autochtones et le droit ». Celle-ci a eu lieu à Vancouver en novembre 2021. Il s’agit d’une partie du panel numéro 6, qui porte sur la question du traitement des délinquants autochtones au Canada. Dans cet extrait, vous entendrez la présentation de la juge Michelle O’Bonsawin. L’honorable Michelle O’Bonsawin est Abénakise, membre de la Première Nation d’Odanak au Québec et la première juge autochtone nommée à la Cour supérieure de justice de l’Ontario, à Ottawa.

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Episode 55 | The Honourable Robert J. Bauman’s Address From CIAJ’s 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law Jul 07, 2022

This is an excerpt from CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law, which took place in person in Vancouver and online on November 17-19, 2021. CIAJ is pleased to widely share the address made by the 2021 Conference Chair, The Honourable Chief Justice of British Columbia Robert J. Bauman, on November 17, 2021. The episode begins with an introduction from The Honourable Justice James W. O’Reilly.

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Episode 54 | Self-Induced Intoxication: An Update on Bill C-28 Jun 23, 2022

In this episode, CIAJ’s Executive Director Christine O’Doherty is welcoming Professor Kent Roach to provide an update on Bill C-28 on extreme intoxication. Together, they will discuss the new amendments, what they mean, and what kind of results we should expect. A first episode on this topic was aired on June 16, 2022 (Episode 52: The SCC and the Matter of R. v. Brown and Self-Induced Intoxication).

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Episode 53 | The Honourable Murray Sinclair’s Address From CIAJ’s 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law Jun 21, 2022

This is an excerpt from CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law, which took place in person in Vancouver and online on November 17-19, 2021.

CIAJ is pleased to widely share the address made by the 2021 Conference Honorary President, The Honourable Murray Sinclair, on November 17, 2021. The episode begins with an introduction from The Honourable Justice James W. O’Reilly and The Honourable P. Colleen Suche. More speeches and presentations will be released in the coming weeks.

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Episode 52 | The SCC and the Matter of R. v. Brown and Self-Induced Intoxication Jun 16, 2022

The Supreme Court of Canada in R. v. Brown, 2022 SCC 18, has recently re-invigorated the defence of extreme intoxication. In this timely episode, Sarah A. Inness and Professor Kent Roach will discuss the history of the defence of self-induced intoxication, how it was interpreted and applied in previous cases, its inclusion as Section 33.1 of the Criminal Code, and the potential fallout of the Brown decision for Parliament.

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Épisode 51 | Comment mieux gérer l’anxiété et construire sa résilience Jun 07, 2022

Qu’est-ce que la résilience? Y a-t-il une différence entre le stress et l’anxiété? Comment peut-on prévenir, apaiser ou gérer la détresse physique ou psychologique? Dans ce balado, la docteure en psychologie, consultante en résilience psychologique et soutien entre pairs Rachel Thibeault offre des outils simples, efficaces et applicables dès maintenant pour construire sa résilience. Elle aborde entre autres : la distinction entre stress et anxiété ; les stratégies physiques, psychologiques et contextuelles de gestion de l’anxiété ; le protocole de bienveillance ; et les microrésolutions.

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Episode 50 | Family Law Reform Part III: It's All About the Children Mar 31, 2022

In this third and last episode of a three-part series on “Family Law Reform,” CIAJ’s Executive Director and lawyer Christine O’Doherty is interviewing the Honourable Justice Rodney A. Jerke of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta and Diana Lowe, QC, lawyer and justice system consultant at Re-imagining Justice to discuss the importance of improving the outcomes for families, why transforming the family justice system is needed and how to achieve this, the changes that are starting to take place, and the “Seven C’s”: creative, curiosity, committed, community, compassion, cash and brain science (children).

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Episode 49 | Family Law Reform Part II: Brain Science, Adverse Childhood Experiences, and Resilience Mar 17, 2022

In this second episode of a three-part series on “Family Law Reform,” CIAJ’s Executive Director and lawyer Christine O’Doherty is interviewing Nicole Sherren, PhD, Principal Consultant and Founder of R2P Solutions and Diana Lowe, QC, lawyer and justice system consultant at Re-imagining Justice to discuss: how brain science relates to family well-being, how experiences in childhood affect the developing brain, how adversity also affects our capacity for resilience and how this science is relevant to the family justice system.

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Episode 48 | Family Law Reform Part I: The Right to a Good Life Mar 10, 2022

In this first episode of a three-part series on “Family Law Reform,” CIAJ’s Executive Director and lawyer Christine O’Doherty is inviting Diana Lowe, QC, lawyer and justice system consultant at Re-imagining Justice to discuss: the nature of concerns about the family justice system, recommendations to improve the system and why we need a culture shift or paradigm shift.

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Episode 47 | Judicial Internships: Lessons from the Heart of the Justice System Feb 24, 2022

Internships are an essential step in a student's career development. They allow students to get a taste of what it's like to work in the heart of the justice system and to gain experience that will give them a boost in their future career. In this episode, Nathan Afilalo welcomes three students who have participated in this program: Erin Macgillivray, Jessica Stickle and Roxana Jahani Aval. Together, they discuss how this experience helped them in terms of preparation for their future careers, self-confidence, networking and learnings. They also share their thoughts and challenges of interning in times of pandemic.

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Episode 46 | The February Crisis and the Emergencies Act Feb 17, 2022

Putting the February 2022 Crisis in context requires taking a step back and getting a better grasp of Canada’s Emergencies Act and its implications. In this timely podcast, CIAJ's Executive Director and Lawyer Christine O'Doherty is asking UofT Faculty of Law Professor Kent Roach some crucial questions: How did we get to this point? How does federalism affect policing? What’s the Emergencies Act trying to do? What next if it doesn't work?

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Épisode 45 | Le stage en milieu judiciaire : une expérience au coeur du système de justice Feb 10, 2022

Quand on est encore aux études, avoir la chance de se frotter à la réalité du travail au cœur même du système de justice, cela peut donner tout un coup de pouce. Viviane Lavergne, diplômée de la Faculté de droit de l’Université de Montréal, et Deana Tardif, étudiante à la Faculté de droit de l’Université Laval, en savent quelque chose. Dans ce balado, Me Nathan Afilalo s’entretient avec elles de leur récente participation programme de stages en milieu judiciaire de l’ICAJ. Ensemble, ils discutent de leur expérience, et de ce que cela leur a apporté en termes de préparation de leur future carrière, de confiance en soi, de relations de travail, de réseautage et de découvertes. Ils offrent aussi de précieux conseils à celles et ceux qui s’apprêtent à faire un stage ou qui souhaitent s’inscrire à ce programme.

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Episode 44 | Implementing the TRC Calls to Action in the Courtroom Jan 18, 2022

Megan Vis-Dunbar, a Liaison Lawyer and the Manager of Local Libraries at Courthouse Libraries BC, is interviewing Jennifer Cox, Commission Counsel for the Mass Casualty Commission. Together, they discuss concrete ways in which courts and tribunals can build authentic relationships with Indigenous communities in order to develop a better understanding of their realities, generate mutual trust and deliver better justice.

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Episode 43 | How Do Our Brains Decide What to Pay Attention To? Part III − With Host Caroline Mandell Dec 16, 2021

In this third and last episode of a new three-part series on how the brain works, host Caroline Mandell is welcoming Dr. Sophie Leroy, Associate Professor of Management at the University of Washington BothellSchool of Business. Together they explore topics such as attention, distraction and procrastination and discuss their implications for judges – and all legal professionals – as high-volume decision-makers and writers.

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Episode 42 | How Do Our Brains Get Things Done? Part II − With Host Caroline Mandell Dec 09, 2021

In this second episode, host Caroline Mandell is interviewing David Badre, professor of Cognitive, Linguistic, and Psychological Sciences at Brown University, located in Providence, Rhode Island. Together, they explain what cognitive control (also known as executive function) is and discuss its implications for judges – and all legal professionals – as knowledge workers engaged in high-stakes, non-routine tasks.

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Episode 41 | How Do Our Brains Process Information? Part I − With Host Caroline Mandell Dec 02, 2021

In this first episode of a new three-part series on how the brain works, host Caroline Mandell is speaking with UNSW Sydney’s Emeritus Professor John Sweller. Together, they explore a fundamental question: how do our brains process, retain, retrieve, and apply information? In short: how do we learn?

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Episode 40 | The Application of Gladue Principles beyond the Criminal Law Context Nov 29, 2021

Megan Vis-Dunbar, a Liaison Lawyer and the Manager of Local Libraries at Courthouse Libraries BC, is interviewing the Honourable Justice Michelle O'Bonsawin of the Ontario Superior Court of Justice on the themes of Gladue principles in a mental health context, child protection, and more. This podcast was recorded at CIAJ's 45th Annual Conference on Indigenous Peoples and the Law, as a complement to Panel six on "Canada’s Treatment of Indigenous Offenders."

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Épisode 39 | Les conférences de règlement à l’amiable : points de vue du juge et de l’avocat Nov 25, 2021

Dans cet épisode, l’avocate et animatrice Caroline Bourbonnais s’entretient avec sa collègue, Me Awatif Lakhdar, associée chez Lavery Avocats, et l’honorable André Roy, juge à la Cour supérieure du Québec. Ensemble, ils analysent les conférences de règlement à l’amiable (CRA) selon le point de vue du juge et de l’avocat, tout en abordant certains points essentiels : définition, déroulement, intervenants, avantages, rôle du juge et de l’avocat, facteurs de succès, etc.

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Episode 38 | Un dossier en matière familiale : points de vue du juge et de l’avocat Nov 10, 2021

Dans cet épisode, l’avocate et animatrice Caroline Bourbonnais s’entretient avec l’honorable Carole Hallée, juge à la Cour supérieure du Québec, et Me Michel Ghali, avocat à l’aide juridique de Montréal. Ensemble, ils abordent la question d’un dossier en matière familiale selon le point de vue du juge et de l’avocat.

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Episode 37 | With the Best of Intentions: Are Courts and Tribunals Really Providing Accessible Service to People With Disabilities? Nov 04, 2021

Are courts and tribunals really providing accessible service to people with disabilities? Michael Gottheil, Chief of the Commission and Tribunals of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, and Michael McNeely, Family Lawyer at Rogerson Law Group and first deaf-blind lawyer to graduate from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University, are seeking to answer this question in the third and last episode of our series on disability. Along the way, they discuss the reality in the justice system for people with disabilities, how courts and tribunals still struggle to provide accessible service to them, what challenges they are faced with on a day-to-day basis and how they can work and evolve in the sector of Law.

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Épisode 36 | Droit de la famille : l'enlèvement international d'un enfant Oct 28, 2021

L’avocate et animatrice Caroline Bourbonnais aborde le thème difficile de l’enlèvement international d’un enfant, en compagnie de ses collègues Me Awatif Lakhdar et Me Caroline Harnois. Toutes trois spécialisées en droit de la famille, elles traitent des sujets tels que les premières étapes à respecter dans ce type de dossier, les moyens de défense possibles et les mesures à prendre pour éviter ce genre de situation.

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Episode 35 | Disability Inclusion: Access to Administrative Justice, Post-Secondary Education and Community Activism Oct 21, 2021

In this episode, Laverne Jacobs, a professor at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law and a person with physical disabilities, interviews Michael McNeely, who is the first deaf-blind lawyer to graduate from Osgoode Hall Law School at York University. They share thoughts on access to administrative justice for people with disabilities, challenges faced by members of the disability community becoming legal professionals and working as legal professionals, post-secondary education, and community activism.

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Episode 34 | Barriers to Access to Administrative Justice for People with Disabilities Oct 14, 2021

In this episode, Professor Emeritus Philip Bryden meets with human rights advocate and accessibility consultant Michael McNeely to discuss barriers to access to administrative justice for people with disabilities. Together, they explore the obstacles that Mr. McNeely himself may encounter while practising law, and how the justice system could adapt to better meet the needs of his clients.

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Épisode 33 | La représentation des enfants dans le cadre d'un litige en matière familiale Sep 29, 2021

Me Valentin Molpeceres et Me Isabel Brault, tous deux spécialisés en droit de la famille, abordent le thème de la représentation des enfants dans le cadre d'un litige en matière familiale en compagnie de l’animatrice et avocate Caroline Bourbonnais. Cet épisode offre les points de vue d’avocats chevronnés, qui partagent leurs connaissances et leur vaste expérience professionnelle avec générosité, dans un échange éclairant rehaussé d’anecdotes.

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Episode 32 | Dignity Part VIII Sep 23, 2021

An eight-part series on dignity. In this eighth and last episode of this series, we will be exploring the impact of medical aid in dying legislation on people with cognitive conditions.

Throughout this entire podcast, at every step, we will be exploring and establishing whether the courts should consider the concept of dignity in their decisions regarding end-of-life ethics.

Episode 31 | Dignity Part VII Sep 16, 2021

An eight-part series on dignity. In this seventh episode, we will be exploring how the concept of dignity, mental illness and medical aid in dying interrelate.

Throughout this entire podcast, at every step, we will be exploring and establishing whether the courts should consider the concept of dignity in their decisions regarding end-of-life ethics.

Episode 30 | Dignity Part VI Sep 09, 2021

An eight-part series on dignity. In this sixth episode, we will be exploring the connection between the concept of dignity and mental illness.

Throughout this entire podcast, at every step, we will be exploring and establishing whether the courts should consider the concept of dignity in their decisions regarding end-of-life ethics.

Episode 29 | Dignity Part V Aug 31, 2021

An eight-part series on dignity. In this fifth episode, we will be exploring what changes were made to medical aid in dying legislation from Bill C-14 to Bill C-7.

Throughout this entire podcast, at every step, we will be exploring and establishing whether the courts should consider the concept of dignity in their decisions regarding end-of-life ethics.

Episode 28 | Dignity Part IV Aug 17, 2021

An eight-part series on dignity. In this fourth episode, we will be exploring the concept of dignity and the history of medical aid in dying (MAID) legislation and jurisprudence.

Throughout this entire podcast, at every step, we will be exploring and establishing whether the courts should consider the concept of dignity in their decisions regarding end-of-life ethics.

Episode 27 | Institutions and A2J: From Barriers to Open Doors Jun 30, 2021

In this episode, Athanasios Hadjis (Senior Legal Counsel, Administrative Tribunals Support Service of Canada) welcomes Professor Patricia M. Barkaskas (Instructor & Academic Director, Indigenous Community Legal Clinic, Peter A. Allard School of Law, University of British Columbia) who presents some conclusions of CIAJ's 2021 National Roundtable on Administrative Law entitled "All the Voices We Don't Hear."

Episode 26 | Testimony of a Human Rights Advocate With Lived Experience of Disability Jun 23, 2021

In this episode, Professor Philip Bryden, TransCanada Chair in Administrative and Regulatory Law at the University of Alberta Faculty of Law, is interviewing lawyer, human rights advocate, and accessibility consultant Michael McNeely, on his own experience with the justice system as a deaf-blind person.

Episode 25 | Magistrature et techniques modernes de communication Jun 17, 2021

Les rapports que nous entretenons avec l’information sont bouleversés par les technologies et les médias sociaux : les modes de communication sont en mutation, l’information circule dans un réseau de canaux disparates, le langage se transforme avec l’utilisation de sigles et d’émoticônes de tous genres. Pour les membres de la magistrature, cela pose des défis paticuliers. Quelle est la meilleure façon de communiquer dans ce contexte? Dans cet épisode, l’avocat émérite et ancien président de l’ICAJ, maître Patrick Molinari, pose la question à la juge en chef de la Cour du Québec et présidente du Conseil de la magistrature du Québec, l’honorable Lucie Rondeau.

Episode 24 | How to Ensure a Representative Jury, Part 2 Jun 10, 2021

With reference to existing Supreme Court of Canada and appellate jurisprudence (see, eg. R. v. Kokopenace 2015 SCC 28), this session will consider the existing methods and best practices for ensuring a representative jury. It will also look at managing a trial where issues of culture and religion are at the forefront. The panel will address the question of how to properly take account of diversity in managing a jury trial and charging the jury. Is there more that could be done to ensure the impartiality of the jury?

Episode 23 | Why Administrative Law Matters Jun 03, 2021

In this mini-podcast, attorney Lauren J. Wihak shares her views on administrative law and explains why she believes this branch of law is so important on many different levels. In the process, she invites the legal community to participate in an important annual update on the issues raised in her area of expertise.

Episode 22 | How to Ensure a Representative Jury May 27, 2021

With reference to existing Supreme Court of Canada and appellate jurisprudence (see, eg. R. v. Kokopenace 2015 SCC 28), this session will consider the existing methods and best practices for ensuring a representative jury. It will also look at managing a trial where issues of culture and religion are at the forefront. The panel will address the question of how to properly take account of diversity in managing a jury trial and charging the jury. Is there more that could be done to ensure the impartiality of the jury?

Episode 21 | Remodeling Canadian Legal Traditions, Part 2: The Anishinaabe Perspective May 20, 2021

Same words, different concepts. We seem to be using the same words, but in fact, they bear a different meaning. The concept of mother, the interpretation of treaty, personhood: where is the common understanding? Can we understand and adapt legal concepts like spiritual law and human law? In this podcast, we will hear from the Honourable P. Colleen Suche, a judge of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba, who is also Vice-President of the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice, and University of Ottawa Faculty of Common law Professor Aimée Craft, who will share the Anishinaabe perspective.

Episode 20 | Remodeling Canadian Legal Traditions May 13, 2021

One of the strengths of Canadian legal traditions is their ability to adapt to changing circumstances. In societies that embrace all of their cultures, can Canadian legal traditions adapt indigenous conception of duty, loyalty, and good faith? Are expanded laws one solution to meet the need for inclusion in a diverse society? In this podcast, we will hear from the Honourable P. Colleen Suche, a judge of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Manitoba, who is also Vice-President of the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice, and Professor Jeffery Hewitt, who is now teaching at the Osgoode Hall Law School at York University.

Épisode 19 | L'art de rédiger des jugements May 06, 2021

L’animatrice et avocate Christine O’Doherty s’entretient avec la juge Lise Gagnon, le vulgarisateur juridique Michaël Poutré et la conseillère en communication Christine Moisan. Dans cet épisode, nous abordons les notions de langage clair, de destinataire et de structure. Nous explorons également les raisons pour lesquelles les juges reçoivent de la formation en matière de rédaction des jugements, même s’ils ont passé leur carrière à les lire et qu’ils savent par ailleurs bien écrire.

Épisode 18 | Agressions sexuelles: mythes, biais, aveux et prévention Apr 22, 2021

Dernier d’une série de quatre épisodes portant sur la lutte contre les agressions sexuelles. Avec Tamsin Higgs, professeure adjointe au Département de psychologie de l'Université de Montréal et chercheure affiliée au Centre international de criminologie comparée ainsi qu'au Centre de recherche de l'Institut national de psychiatrie légale Philippe-Pinel, et Samuel Girard, candidat à la maîtrise et détenteur d'un baccalauréat en neuroscience cognitive.

Épisode 17 | Agressions sexuelles: rebâtir la confiance Apr 15, 2021

Troisième épisode d’une série de quatre portant sur la lutte contre les agressions sexuelles, animés par Viviane Lavergne. Avec Élizabeth Corte, juge en chef de la Cour du Québec de 2009 à 2016, et Julie Desrosiers, professeure titulaire à la Faculté de droit de l’Université Laval, en droit pénal et criminel.

Épisode 16 | L'aide aux victimes d'agression sexuelle Apr 08, 2021

Ce deuxième épisode d’une série de quatre portant sur la lutte contre les agressions sexuelles traite de l'aide aux victimes. Dans ce balado, la sexologue Sarah Tessier aborde la question du soutien aux victimes offert par le Centre d’aide aux victimes d’actes criminel (CAVAC), que la victime décide de porter plainte ou non.

Épisode 15 | La place de la victime d’agression sexuelle dans le système de justice Apr 01, 2021

Premier épisode d’une série de quatre portant sur la lutte contre les agressions sexuelles. Ce balado aborde l'importante question de la place de la victime d’agression sexuelle dans le système de justice. Avec l'honorable Sophie Lavergne J.C.Q., la procureure Caroline Lafleur, DPCP et Me Philippe Comtois, avocat criminaliste. Animatrice : Viviane Lavergne.

Episode 14 | Cultural Diversity and Bias in Risk Assessment Mar 25, 2021

This podcast will discuss whether the current risk assessment tools are appropriate in assessing offenders from minority cultures and ethnicities. Host: The Honourable Gerald M. Morin. Guests: The Honourable Justice Michelle O’Bonsawin, Superior Court of Justice; Ms. Emily Hill, Senior Staff Lawyer, Aboriginal Legal Services (ALS).

Épisode 13 | L’autonomie gouvernementale autochtone au Québec Mar 11, 2021

Dans ce balado animé par Me Michèle Moreau, le chef de l’APNQL Ghislain Picard et l’avocat Ken Rock analysent les réussites des peuples autochtones du Québec dans l’exercice de leur autonomie et de l’autogouvernance, ainsi que les obstacles à surmonter. Ils observent comment les positions actuelles et antérieures du Québec à l’égard du gouvernement fédéral ont eu un impact sur les relations de la province avec les Inuits et les Premières Nations qui partagent ses frontières. Note : Ce balado est tiré d’un webinaire présenté par l’ICAJ en octobre 2020, en partenariat avec Courthouse Libraries BC.

Episode 12 | The Implications of Vavilov for the Judicial Review and Appeals of Decisions of Self-regulatory Professional Bodies and Other Expert Tribunals Mar 04, 2021

Host Marie-Claude Desrosiers speaks with Chief Justice J.C. Marc Richard and Justice Kathleen A. Quigg, of the Court of Appeal of New Brunswick, about the implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in Vavilov for the judicial review and appeals of decisions of self-regulatory professional bodies and other expert tribunals. They explore the meaning of reasonableness and correctness review, how deference may still play a role, and how decisions of self-regulatory professional bodies may now be reviewed.

Episode 11 | Dignity Part III Feb 25, 2021

This podcast is divided into three sections. In Dignity Part III, we will be exploring how the judiciary should address the impact of systemic discrimination and oppression, as well as indignity, on an individual’s ability to access end-of-life ethics.

Throughout this entire podcast, at every step, we will be exploring and establishing whether the courts should consider the concept of dignity in their decisions regarding end-of-life ethics.

Episode 10 | Dignity Part II Feb 18, 2021

This podcast is divided into three sections. In Dignity Part II, we will be looking at the current landscape of dignity in the judiciary, namely in jurisprudence, the impact of systemic discrimination and oppression on dying with dignity, as well as the current legislation and short-comings of end-of-life ethics.

Throughout this entire podcast, at every step, we will be exploring and establishing whether the courts should consider the concept of dignity in their decisions regarding end-of-life ethics.

Episode 9 | Dignity Part I Feb 11, 2021

This podcast is divided into three sections. In Dignity Part I, we will be exploring whether dignity exists in the Canadian constitution, what the working definition of dignity entails, and how we explore dignity in an academic and legal context.

Throughout this entire podcast, at every step, we will be exploring and establishing whether the courts should consider the concept of dignity in their decisions regarding end-of-life ethics.

Épisode 8 | Âgisme et négligence pendant la pandémie de COVID-19 Feb 04, 2021

Plus de la moitié des cas de COVID-19 au Canada sont liés aux centres de soins pour personnes âgées. Quelles mesures auraient-elles dû être mises en place pour éviter une telle catastrophe? Comment pouvons-nous adapter nos lois afin de mieux protéger les personnes âgées et les personnes vulnérables en cas de crise sanitaire et juridique ? Avec Martine Lagacé, vice-rectrice associée, promotion et développement de la recherche à l'Université d’Ottawa et Me Daniel Romano, avocat et directeur du cabinet Kalman Samuels.

Épisode 7 | L'équité procédurale en droit administratif canadien Jan 27, 2021

Diffusion : Le 28 janvier 2021 @ 9 h, heure de l'Est (47 min.)

Les origines de l’équité procédurale et ce quelle contient; Comment les balises sont-elles nées; Qu’est-ce qui les a forgées au fil du temps; Quand s’appliquent-elles; Quels sont les remèdes si elles ne sont pas respectées?

Ces questions et bien d'autres sont abordées dans cet épisode sur le droit administratif, en compagnie des honorables Simon Ruel et Julie Dutil, juges à la Cour d'appel du Québec.

Episode 6 | Procedural Fairness in Canadian Administrative Law Jan 14, 2021

Aired: January 14th, 2021 @ 10 am EST (51 mins)

What are the historical foundations of procedural fairness? When did the rules of natural justice transform into a context-sensitive duty of fairness? What is the modern approach to review for procedural fairness? Is there a difference between correctness review and the assessment of procedural fairness? What kind of procedural fairness questions commonly arise? How did we end up with a divide between procedural fairness and substantive review? Can one distinguish between procedure and substance/merits? If not, how should lawyers and judges characterize questions which may go to procedure or to substance/merits? Has the law on procedural fairness become more or less complex since Vavilov? These issues and many more will be addressed in this first episode of CIAJ’s four-part series on administrative law featuring administrative law expert Paul Daly.

Episode 5 | New Judges on the Block − With Host Caroline Mandell Dec 17, 2020

Aired: December 17, 2020 @ 10 am EST (1 hr)

Summary Host Caroline Mandell speaks with Justices Sheilah Martin, Mahmud Jamal and Alice Woolley about how to develop a judicial voice, the specifics of writing judgments compared to writing as an academic or as a litigator, and the role of editing software and AI tools in judgment writing.

Episode 4 | Rethinking Reasons (and everything else) − With Host Caroline Mandell Dec 10, 2020

Aired: December 10th, 2020 @ 10 am EST (45 mins)

Host Caroline Mandell speaks with Civil Resolution Tribunal Vice-Chairs Kate Campbell and Shelley Lopez about rethinking reasons. In this episode, we explore how the CRT’s commitment to A2J carry through to its written decisions, measure parties’ satisfaction and more.

Episode 3 | Easy Reading is Damn Hard Writing − With Host Caroline Mandell Dec 03, 2020

Aired: December 3rd, 2020 @ 10 am EST (59 mins)

Host Caroline Mandell speaks with Justices Peter D. Lauwers and Shaun Nakatsuru, and decision-maker and lawyer Jennifer Khurana. In this episode, we explore the issue-driven structure and expose some challenges of writing for self-represented litigants.

Episode 2 | Who's Afraid of Plain Language? − With Host Caroline Mandell Nov 25, 2020

Aired: November 26, 2020 @ 10 am EST (54 mins)

Summary Host Caroline Mandell speaks with professional editor Iva Cheung and language expert Cheryl Stephens about the challenges and benefits of plain language in legal writing.

Episode 1 | Welcome to Judgment Writing School! − With Host Caroline Mandell Nov 18, 2020

Aired: November 19th, 2020 @ 10 am EST (48 mins)

Host Caroline Mandell speaks with Justice John I. Laskin, language specialist Edward Berry and educator and consultant Steve Armstrong about the Canadian “judgment writing school.” In this episode, we explore the reasons why judges need to learn how to write judgments, even though they have spent a career reading them.

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