Peter A Allard School of Law
News & Announcements
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Allard Law Launches New Mining Law and Sustainability Program
The Allard School of Law is pleased to announce the launch of an executive learning program in Mining Law and Sustainability. The program, designed for anyone working in or interested in the mining industry, is particularly distinctive in Canada because of its focus on sustainability and Indigenous issues.
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Allard Law in the Year of COVID
The dedicated faculty and staff of the Allard Law community spent much of the past year navigating the unchartered territory of operating a law school remotely. Here are some highlights from what has been an unprecedented year.
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Immigration Detention in the Age of COVID-19
Learn about Professor Efrat Arbel and PhD Candidate Molly Joeck’s burgeoning research on shifts in the legal regulation of Immigration Detention in response to COVID-19, and the unexpected progressive possibilities ushered in by the global pandemic.
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Oct 14, 2020COVID-19, Religion and Conflict
Professor Michelle LeBaron and Dr. Maged Senbel collaborate with an interdisciplinary working group investigating conflicts with religious dimensions arising from COVID-19 public health measures.
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Oct 13, 2020Momentum grows to force corporate boards and pension-plan trustees to disclose climate risks and opportunities
Mentioned: Carol Liao Source: The Tyee
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Oct 11, 2020
Want to know about John A. Macdonald’s racist past? Don’t ask the government of Canada
Mentioned: Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe Source: The Star
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Oct 2, 2020New Book Looks at the Racial Wealth Gap Between Black and White Americans
As protests against institutional racism continue to make headlines around the world and spark important conversations, Janis Sarra, Professor at the Allard School of Law and Cheryl L. Wade, Professor at St. John’s University School of Law, New York, are adding to this discourse with their recent book "Predatory Lending and the Destruction of the African-American Dream."
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Oct 2, 2020
New Book Looks at the Racial Wealth Gap Between Black and White Americans
As protests against institutional racism continue to make headlines around the world and spark important conversations, Janis Sarra, Professor at the Allard School of Law and Cheryl L. Wade, Professor at St. John’s University School of Law, New York, are adding to this discourse with their recent book "Predatory Lending and the Destruction of the African-American Dream."
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Sep 30, 2020
Indigenous woman records slurs, taunts of Quebec hospital staff before her death
Source: Globe and Mail Mentioned:Mary Ellen Turpel-Lafond, Aki-kwe
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Sep 24, 2020Getting to Know our New Dean
We are honoured to introduce our Dean pro tem, Professor Janine Benedet. Dean Benedet graduated from the law school in 1993, and would later come back to join the faculty as Associate Professor. We recently had the opportunity to ask Dean Benedet a few questions about her time at the law school and what she’s looking forward to the most in her new role.
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Sep 22, 2020
Should boards have been consulted? Reviewing the business roundtable pledge one year later.
Source: Institute of Corporate Directors Mentioned: Professor Carol Liao
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Sep 16, 2020Allard Law Welcomes Assistant Professor Robert Clifford
We are fortunate to welcome some new faces to Allard Hall this year. Over the coming weeks, you’ll learn more about each of these faculty members and the important research and educational leadership expertise they bring to the Allard Law community.
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Sep 16, 2020
ALLARD LAW WELCOMES ASSISTANT PROFESSOR ROBERT CLIFFORD
Robert YELḰÁTŦE Clifford is a member of the Tsawout First Nation, one of five communities that make up the WSÁNEĆ on the Vancouver Island. Currently working to complete his PhD dissertation at Osgoode Hall Law School, Professor Clifford is focused on the revitalization of Indigenous legal traditions, specifically as it relates to his own community of W̱SÁNEĆ.
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Sep 15, 2020
New documentary based on The New Corporation
Source: Georgia Straight Mentioned: Joel Bakan
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Sep 11, 2020DON’T BE FOOLED BY THE CORPORATION’S ‘MAKEOVER,’ DOCUMENTARY WARNS
The New Corporation: The Unfortunately Necessary Sequel premieres at the Toronto International Film Festival. It’s based on Professor Joel Bakan’s new book, The New Corporation: How “Good” Corporations are Bad for Democracy. Professor Bakan is the executive producer of the new film, which he co-directed.