Articles

In these remarks presented at the 8th Annual Tom Marshall Award, the former Chair Of the Ontario Bar Association's Public Sector Lawyers Section, Dan Abrahams honours Ron Ellis.

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

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

Brian Whitehead provides an informative piece on the role of crown counsel at inquests.

Laverna Chow explores the implications and limitations of the "Public Interest" ideal.

Another in our series "In Your Neck of the Woods", Anya describes her experiences working in Pembroke, Ontario.

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.

Another in our series "In Your Neck of the Woods", George describes his broad experiences working for the City of Windsor.

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.

The author presents the highlights of activities in 2013 at the Society of Ontario Adjudicators and Regulators, from the overhaul of its by-law to the restructuring of its board's composition and election of directors. The proceedings of the Silver Jubilee Conference were also summarized.