Articles 2021

In J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter series, Bernard Mayer's five-part theory of conflict resolution aids the understanding of some of the wizarding world's most prominent characters.

The choice of forum in which to begin a human rights proceeding can often have dramatic consequences for litigants, which may not be readily apparent at the time of deciding to commence litigation. This article reviews the strategic considerations involved in whether to proceed before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario or the courts.

On August 29, 2020, the Ontario Court of Appeal rendered an important decision on the priority between a child’s refugee claim and a parent’s application for return of the child to another country. Maryellen Symons summarizes the key points of this decision.

As provincial economies reopen and many employees return to the physical workplace, the issue of childcare remains as many schools and daycares are closed or operating at reduced capacity.

On October 5, 2020, the federal government re-introduced Bill C-7, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying). Among other things, this Bill would remove the requirement that a person’s death be “reasonably foreseeable” in order to obtain a physician's assistance to end their life. This article discusses the federal governments obligations to uphold its international commitments, protect the rights of marginalized Canadians, and reconsider Bill C-7.

New tools are at the disposal of municipalities, with the introduction of electronic meetings and proxy voting.