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Law - 14.09.2023

Campus - Law - 07.09.2023

Law - Social Sciences - 07.06.2023
Graduate explores interdisciplinary approaches to restorative justice
Mackenzie Leclaire (MA '23) challenges misconceptions and brings humanity to the forefront of her graduate research By Zoe Tipper Faculty of Arts Mackenzie Leclaire's academic journey exemplifies the value of interdisciplinary learning and qualitative research.

Politics - Law - 18.05.2023
University of Toronto Mississauga students lead efforts to understand justice in global conflicts
University of Toronto Mississauga students lead efforts to understand justice in global conflicts
A group of students at the University of Toronto Mississauga are at the forefront of efforts to understand transitional justice across the globe - a scholarly field that confronts how to pursue accou

Social Sciences - Law - 27.04.2023
What Google searches can tell us about the global human rights movement
What Google searches can tell us about the global human rights movement
When  Geoff Dancy  wanted to research where people are most interested in human rights, he fully expected it would come from countries in the Global North - such as Canada and the United States.

Social Sciences - Law - 07.03.2023
India’s skewed sex ratio
Poised to become the world's most populous country, India is grappling with a shortage of women. UdeM anthropologist Karine Bates looks at the multiple causes and far-reaching consequences.

Law - Social Sciences - 06.03.2023
A new beginning for Afghan women judges forced to flee the Taliban
A new beginning for Afghan women judges forced to flee the Taliban
Since the Taliban's return to power in Afghanistan in August 2021, women judges throughout the country have lost their jobs, had their lives threatened, and have been forced to evacuate or go into hiding.

Environment - Law - 07.02.2023
A new wave in recognizing the Ocean’s vital role
Acknowledging the Ocean as a living being is increasingly important for planetary well-being and global sustainability By Chantal Vallis Faculty of Environment The Ocean* is the largest of Earth's systems that stabilizes climate and supports life and human wellbeing.

Law - Campus - 18.10.2022

Law - Media - 20.05.2022
University of Toronto Faculty of Law students delve into journalism, media law issues during Toronto Star 'externship'
University of Toronto Faculty of Law students delve into journalism, media law issues during Toronto Star ’externship’
University of Toronto Faculty of Law students delve into journalism, media law issues during Toronto Star 'externship' From working with in-house counsel experts to advancing social justice initiativ

Law - 05.03.2022
Fighting online hate speech
An expert advisory group on online safety was set up on March 30, 2022 to advise the Minister of Canadian Heritage on the government's proposed legislative and regulatory framework for combatting harmful content online.

Law - 17.02.2022
Canada can become the Napa Valley of cannabis tourism
Researchers have found the recent success of Canadian cannabis tourism has both normalized a formerly "deviant" leisure activity and opened the door to other potentially lucrative forms of cannabis-related tourism, such as complete growing, consuming and experiencing tours.

Social Sciences - Law - 01.02.2022

Law - Social Sciences - 27.01.2022
Report explores legal challenges of new immigrants to Canada
A new report from Western's Network for Economics and Social Trends (NEST), in partnership with Pathways to Prosperity , paints an in-depth portrait of the serious legal problems and disputes immigrants face in their community and provides recommendations for newcomers to Canada seeking assistance.

Social Sciences - Law - 14.01.2022

Computer Science - Law - 26.10.2021
Q and A with Maura Grossman: The ethics of artificial intelligence
Can we reach consensus on how AI will be used, regulated and interwoven into society? Maura R. Grossman, JD, PhD, is a Research Professor in the Cheriton School of Computer Science, an Adjunct

Transport - Law - 11.12.2017
Ontario Should Revise Discriminatory Policy Against Refugee Drivers
Allow experienced drivers from war-torn countries to skip driving-test waiting period similar to other newcomers in Ontario Toronto, ON - Ontario's Ministry of Transportation should revise its policy