The McGill Law Journal Podcast (general)
All Episodes McGill Law Journal

On this week’s episode, MLJ Editors Garima Karia and Addie Lalande explore the impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic for ADR. How are ADR professionals adapting to this new reality, and will these changes outlast the pandemic? They speak with Me Anaïs Lacroix, a lawyer and co-founder of Latitude Management, as well as Professor Fabien Gélinas, a professor at McGill’s Faculty of Law and an international arbitrator.

Direct download: 2-Garima_Addie_Final_Podcast-1.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am EDT
Comments[0]

In this episode, we examine what health equity means and try to understand both the challenges and the opportunities that the COVID-19 pandemic presents for achieving health equity in Canada.

Our guests are Steven Hoffman, a professor of global health law and political science at York University, as well as Daniel Weinstock, a professor at McGill University's Faculty of Law.

This episode is sponsored by Torys LLP.

Direct download: Arthur__Rachel.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am EDT
Comments[0]

This episode seeks to uncover the impact and significance of the Caring Society litigation, which condemned the Canadian government's approach to First Nations Child Welfare and called for action on policies that have continued to perpetuate historical inequalities. Our guest is Dr. Cindy Blackstock, member of the Gitksan First Nation in Northern British Columbia, Professor of Social Work at McGill University and Executive Director of the First Nations Child and Family Caring Society.

Direct download: Blackstock_Interview.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:01am EDT
Comments[0]

Our newest episode features an insightful interview with Brad Regehr, president of the Canadian Bar Association. Mr. Regehr is the first Indigenous president in the organization’s history, and has been a leader in the legal field as a partner at Maurice Law. This episode will explore the experiences that inform his approach, as well as his vision for the Canadian Bar Association.

Direct download: Regehr.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:00am EDT
Comments[0]

As the trial begins for the court challenge to Bill 21, our newest episode aims to provide helpful context that emphasizes the social effects behind the legal arguments, while offering a glimpse at what it’s like to be at the forefront of a major Charter case. Our guests are Noa Mendelsohn Aviv, director of the Equality Program at the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, and Me Nour Farhat, a lawyer representing the Fédération autonome de l’enseignement.

Direct download: Bill_21_Podcast.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT
Comments[0]

Over the past few years, there has been an explosion of technologies providing and enhancing legal services. Some view these developments as a way to promote access to justice, while others point to emerging ethical dilemmas. To explore these issues, we are joined by Jena McGill, Professor at the University of Ottawa, and Costa Ragas, partner at Fasken and a core part of the ViaFasken team.

Direct download: Tech_Episode.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT
Comments[0]

Across the United States and beyond, many students, lawyers and citizens have grieved the loss of a brilliant Supreme Court Justice, a trailblazing woman and an outstanding role model. To commemorate her life and reflect on her legacy, we are joined by Professor Deborah Jones Merritt, who has known Justice Ginsburg for over 40 years.

Direct download: RBG.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:00am EDT
Comments[0]

Today’s guest is one that you won’t want to miss: Brian Gallant, 33rd premier of New Brunswick and current CEO of the Canadian Centre for the Purpose of the Corporation. Mr. Gallant has a fascinating journey, from student and lawyer to politician and premier, and now to advisor and CEO. Over the course of this episode, he discusses each step on his path to making a difference, and how every lawyer can play a role in promoting social change.

Direct download: Gallant_audio2.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:07am EDT
Comments[0]

Pour notre dernier épisode lié au Volume 64:2 de la Revue de droit de McGill, Dr. Ivana Isailović donne un aperçu de sa recension critique, intitulé « Familles, inégalités et droit dans un espace mondialisé ».

Direct download: 6424.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT
Comments[0]

To coincide with Volume 64:2 of the McGill Law Journal, the MLJ Podcast has been publishing bite-sized bonus episodes where you can hear directly from authors about their work. In this episode, Professor Malcolm Lavoie discusses his new article, “Property Law and Collective Self-Government.”

Direct download: 64-2_ep3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:00am EDT
Comments[0]

En juin 2019, l’Assemblée nationale du Québec adopta la fameuse Loi sur la laïcité de l’État, ce qui suscita de vifs débats sur la scène politique. Au cœur de la polémique se trouve l’utilisation controversée de l’article 33 de la Charte canadienne, autrement connu sous le nom de « clause dérogatoire ». Le présent balado a pour objet d’éclaircir le débat entourant l’utilisation de la clause dérogatoire, et ce, en se concentrant sur son utilisation dans la Loi sur la laïcité de  l’État. À la lumière de l’expertise des professeurs de droit constitutionnel Jean Leclair (UdeM) et Louis-Phillippe Lampron (ULaval), il sera question du contexte dans lequel la clause a été créée, de son utilisation historique, de ses répercussions sociales et juridiques ainsi que de sa valeur réelle dans une société démocratique. Ce podcast a été réalisé par Simon Filiatrault et Amélie Racine, rédacteurs juniors de la RDM. Produit par Talia Huculak, Rédactrice des podcasts de la RDM.

Direct download: Podcast_Amelie_et_Simon_mix4.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 2:41pm EDT
Comments[0]

Third-party litigation funding (TPLF) has become a steadily growing practice in recent years, as more and more parties are bringing lawsuits to court with the financial help of large hedge funds or specialized commercial companies. In this episode, we explore this new judicial practice further by speaking with Professor Jasminka Kalajdzic, director of the Class Action Clinic at Windsor Law School, and Me Neil A. Peden, litigator at Woods LLP, about his upcoming case 9354-9186 Québec inc. v. Callidus Capital Corp. This is the first case dealing with TPLF to be litigated at the Supreme Court of Canada. Since the recording of this episode, Me Peden has won his case, shedding further light on this emerging practice. Ce podcast est bilingue et a été réalisé par Nathaniel Reilly et Victor Vauclair, membres juniors de la RDM. Produit par Talia Huculak, Rédactrice des podcasts de la RDM. 

Direct download: P2_FINAL_Ready_for_Pub.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 1:35pm EDT
Comments[0]

Facial recognition technology is increasingly being used by law enforcement across Canada. However, law enforcement has not always been transparent about its use. With little to no law currently regulating this technology, privacy advocates insist that Canadians should be concerned. In this episode, we explore these issues by speaking with Ignacio Cofone, assistant professor at the Faculty of Law of McGill University, and Andrea Slane, associate professor at the Faculty of Social Science and Humanities of the Ontario Tech University. This podcast is by Lexi Michaud and Alicia Krausewitz, board members of Volume 65 of the McGill Law Journal. Produced by Talia Huculak, podcast editor of Volume 65 of the McGill Law Journal. 

Direct download: Podcast_1_Edited_v3.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 4:21pm EDT
Comments[0]

Should Canadian-born children’s eligibility for government social and health services depend on their parents' immigration status? In this podcast, we explore how current interpretations of the Quebec Health Insurance Act are being used in the province to deny healthcare coverage to some Canadian children on this basis. We will hear from Maître Milton James Fernandez, a lawyer at Pinay, a nonprofit grassroots organization for migrant and Filipino women in Quebec, and Robert Leckey, Dean of McGill’s Faculty of Law. This podcast is produced by Karine Bédard and Tiran Rahimian, board members for Volume 64 of the McGill Law Journal.

Direct download: Edited_Podcast_Karine___Tiran_Jan_19.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 6:21pm EDT
Comments[0]

L'intelligence artificielle (IA) est présentement au centre d'une profonde transformation technologique. D'aucuns croient également que l'IA façonnera la façon dont nous administrons et dont nous rendons la justice en permettant l'introduction de systèmes décisionnels automatisés dans l'administration publique. Mais cela sera-t-il pour le pire ou pour le mieux, et comment s'assurer que nous introduisions et utilisions cette technologie de façon responsable ?

 

Direct download: Robots_en_toges.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:42pm EDT
Comments[0]