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Tribute Honouring Ron Ellis

  • August 25, 2014
  • Brian Cook

Brian Cook presented a thoughtful and engaging speech honouring Ron Ellis at the 8th Annual Tom Marshall Award.

Public Sector Lawyers
RON ELLIS: AN ENCOMIUM

RON ELLIS: AN ENCOMIUM

  • August 25, 2014
  • Voy Stelmaszynski

Voy Stelmaszynski pens a poetic tribute to Ron Ellis, presented to him at the 8th Annual Tom Marshall Award on May 7, 2014.

Public Sector Lawyers
A Tribute to Ron Ellis

A Tribute to Ron Ellis

  • August 22, 2014
  • Mary Jane Mossman

Mary Jane Mossman presented an engaging tribute to Ron Ellis at the May 7, 2014 Tom Marshall Award.

Public Sector Lawyers
Of Supreme Interest: Supreme Court Declares "When in Doubt, Report!"

Of Supreme Interest: Supreme Court Declares "When in Doubt, Report!"

  • March 12, 2014
  • Paul McCulloch and Danielle Meuleman

The authors discuss the decision in Castonguay Blasting Ltd. v. Ontario (Environment), where the SCC considered the narrowly stated purpose provision of the Environmental Protection Act against the broad statutory definition of "adverse effect" in relation to a blasting incident that sent rock debris flying. The authors conclude with some observations about their experience with the Spreme Court Advocacy Institute, which simulates the experience of appearing in the SCC.

Public Sector Lawyers
A Year in Review (2012-13): Let all Hands be on Deck

A Year in Review (2012-13): Let all Hands be on Deck

  • March 12, 2014
  • Abi Lewis

This is a round-up of the many activities, people and events under the tent of the Public Sector Lawyers Section for 2012-13. The author presents the changes on the Section Executive as well as a capsule of description for the many education events. The winner of the Tom Marshall Award, was Kim Twohig and the events of the evening when Kim received the award are provided.

Public Sector Lawyers