Unconscious Bias: Stories from Real Life & Practical Tips to Move Forward May 27, 2021 Laura Pettigrew The article contains a summary of a May 10, 2021 CBA session entitled Unconscious Bias: Stories from Real Life & Practical Tips to Move Forward.
Recent Top Decisions Public Sector Lawyers Need to Know May 13, 2021 Emily Prosser The article discusses the Public Sector Lawyers April 7, 2021 session on Recent Top Decisions Public Sector Lawyers Need to Know.
Order in the Court: A Case Study of Hicks v Ontario Ombudsman April 14, 2021 Robin Bates This article discusses the case of Hicks v Ontario Ombudsman and orders under s.140 of the Courts of Justice Act determining someone to be a vexatious litigant.
The Inspector - French Language Rights March 16, 2021 Laura Pettigrew The article discusses a viewing of L’Inspecteur (The Inspector) at CBA at the Movies, which deals with the issue of prohibition of French language instruction in Manitoba public schools from 1916 to the late 1960s.
Working with Self-Represented Parties January 11, 2021 Brian Osler and Laura Pettigrew The article summarizes a Public Sector Lawyers Section program, How to Work with Self-Represented Parties in your Public Law Practice, delivered on November 18, 2020.
The Tort of Misfeasance in Public Office December 16, 2020 Laura Pettigrew The article contains a summary of a CBA session entitled The Tort of Misfeasance - Recent Developments and Practice Points held on November 23, 2020.
A Good Rule to Know December 05, 2020 Robin Bates and Laura Pettigrew The article discusses Rule 2.1.01, which allows the court to exercise discretion on its own initiative to stay or dismiss a proceeding, if it appears on its face to be frivolous, vexatious or otherwise an abuse of the process of the court.
Making a Difference in the Public Sector - A Conversation with Paul Dubé November 09, 2020 Laura Pettigrew The article summarizes an interview with Ontario Ombudsman Paul Dubé about his career in and contributions to the Public Sector.
Public Law Results in Public Good November 07, 2020 Emily Prosser This article discusses the OBA's “Welcome to the Practice of Public Law: Exploring Careers in the Broader Public Sector" session, including the keynote address by former MPP, Cabinet Minister and Attorney General, Yasir Naqvi.
Practical Tips for Public Sector Employment November 07, 2020 Emily Prosser The article discusses practical tips for seeking employment in the public sector gathered during mentor sessions at the OBA's "Welcome to the Practice of Public Law: Exploring Careers in the Broader Public Sector" program.