Articles 2023

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Suspension of EBR Notice Requirements

  • 16 avril 2020
  • Joanna Rosengarten, Counsel with McCartthy Tetrault's Environmental Group

The Ontario Government has passed a regulation temporarily exempting proposals from Part II of the Environmental Bill of Rights. The Province will not be seeking public input or consider the Statements of Environmental Values when making decisions that are environmentally significant. The exemption is in place until 30 days after the termination of the Emergency Declaration, made on March 17, 2020, under the Emergency Management and Civil Protection Act in response to the Covid-19 Pandemic.

Droit de l’environnement, Student Forum

New Tort of “Publicly Placing a Person in False Light”

  • 15 avril 2020
  • Andrea Dunsmuir, associate, Wood Gold LLP

This is a tort that is sure to have further application in the family law realm. Andrea clearly outlines how it has been used so far, and why it is relevant to family law lawyers who may be advising their clients on what on-line behaviours are acceptable or punishable in terms of damages awarded.

Droit de la famille, Student Forum

Antiquated Technology Holding Ontario's Justice System Back During COVID-19 Crisis

  • 15 avril 2020
  • Laurie H. Pawlitza, senior partner, Torkin Manes LLP

This is an informative article about the strengths, and short-comings of the Ontario Courts' ability to function remotely during the COVID-19 crisis. Modern technological updates are required, and the light shed on this need may be one of the few positive results of a post-COVID-19 Court system in Ontario.

Droit de la famille, Student Forum

Exposed: What COVID-19 Has Taught Us

  • 15 avril 2020
  • Gary Joseph, managing partner, MacDonald & Partners LLP

Gary's article offers insightful comments on the struggles evinced by the court system during this unprecedented time. He notes that the current court system is "paper intensive and people intensive" which isn't working any longer. In particular, he passes the torch to the younger members of the bar to ensure that complacency is over-ruled in favour of proactive actions by those best placed to know what needs to be done: the lawyers.

Droit de la famille, Student Forum

Diversity versus Merit: A Questionable Juxtaposition

  • 14 avril 2020
  • Anna S. P. Wong, Member-At-Large

When it comes to judicial diversity, we are often met with an argument about merit - that while it would be better to have more diverse judges, what is most important is that the best, most capable people are appointed. Anna Wong discusses why diversity and merit are concepts that are not at odds.

Forum des avocates, Student Forum

April Wellness Tips - The Self-Care List

  • 14 avril 2020
  • Nandi A O Deterville, WLF Secretary,

This month's edition of Wellness Tips features WLF Executive Member, Nandi Deterville's list of ways you can practice self-care.

Forum des avocates, Student Forum