Articles 2022

This is a case comment on CMM v DGC 2015 ONSC 39, released by the Divisional Court on January 13, 2015. It addresses whether the Family Law Require that a minor be represented by a litigation guardian.

What are the implications of the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the cyberbullying case of AB v Bragg Communications 2012 SCC 46? UNICEF Canada had the unique opportunity of intervening in the case. This article by Marv Berstein, chief policy advisor for UNICEF Canada, touches briefly on the broader context of the digital environment and then focuses on the implications of the actual Judgment, and raises some remaining questions.

What is the appropriate sentence for a young person who engaged in a relentless campaign of cyberbullying against a child victim?

A review of our November 6, 2014 program titled "Child and Youth issues in Immigration and Refugee Law."

This commentary provides a helpful summary on the recently released UNICEF IRC Report called "The Best Interests of the Child in Intercountry Adoption."

On October 3, 2014, the Ontario Bar Association hosted a successful professional development program titled “How to Effectively Represent Teens and Young Adults Seeking Child Support.” It was a smashing success! Our review captures the highlights.

The Alberta Court of Appeal has taken a significant step toward acknowledging what the Canadian government has steadfastly refused to accept – that Omar Khadr was a young person who was entitled to special protections for his rights under Canadian and international law from the beginning.