News & Announcements
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BC residents need more support navigating legal information, says new report
A new report by Allard Law researchers calls for more accessible, human-centered legal resources and information services.
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Can Canada’s housing crisis be solved?
Dr. Alexandra Flynn, director of UBC’s Housing Research Collaborative, discusses the factors driving Canada’s housing crisis and what it will take to fix it.
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Professor Johnny Mack appointed as Academic Director at the Indian Residential School History and Dialogue Centre
Situated at the intersection of academic inquiry, historical truth-telling, and community engagement, the IRSHDC plays a vital role in advancing UBC’s academic mission by supporting Indigenous Peoples’ rights to truth, justice, and healing.
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May 4, 2022Roe v. Wade draft decision a 'cruel and devastating blow' for women, Allard Law experts say
What might the Roe v. Wade leak mean for American women? And just how secure are abortion rights in Canada?
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Apr 27, 2022New $1 million gift to support future Indigenous law students
The Allard School of Law is delighted to announce a $1 million gift from the estate of alumni couple Linda and Peter J. Hull. This endowed fund will provide bursaries and program support for future Indigenous law students.
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Apr 12, 2022UBC Innocence Project receives new trial order following review of 1995 murder conviction
In 1995, Gerald Klassen was convicted of murder — but he has always maintained his innocence. On April 2, in a long-awaited decision, Federal Justice Minister David Lametti concluded his conviction had likely been a miscarriage of justice, and ordered a new trial.
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Apr 11, 2022Royal Society of Canada Award recognizes Allard Law student for commitment to equality and equity
Graduating student Leila Nasr has been recognized with the Royal Society of Canada’s inaugural Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella Award. We spoke with Leila about this recognition and her time at Allard Law.
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Mar 29, 2022Professor Efrat Arbel Awarded Prestigious UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship
Professor Efrat Arbel has been awarded a UBC Killam Accelerator Research Fellowship. Professor Arbel will launch a two-year research study analyzing the inner workings of Canadian immigration detention.
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Mar 11, 2022Vancouver Sun: Will British Columbia address systemic racism in immigration detention?
Op-ed: Professor Efrat Arbel co-wrote on BC's agreement with the Canada Border Services Agency that authorizes locking up immigration detainees in BC jails.