Fundamentals of Canadian Law | Queen's Certificate in Law

Guest Blog: Mother-Daughter Duo Studying the Law

Guest blogger Zabrina Testa shares her experience taking the Certificate in Law with her daughter, Allison. Hear what Zabrina enjoys most about the Certificate and having her daughter as a study buddy.

Viruses & Vacancies - COVID, Leases & You

Blair Crew, from Queen's Legal Aid, talks about COVID-19, leases, landlords, and slightly obscure potential 'escape hatches' for students.

Epidemics & Emergencies

It's an emergency episode of our podcast, where we break down how emergency powers work in Canada. Our longest episode ever!

Beverages & Bylaws

Blair Crew, the Director of Queen's Legal Aid, breaks down the University District Safety Initiative, and Kingston's Nuisance Party Bylaw, busting myths and sharing some dos and don'ts for students considering celebrating.

Surveillance, schools, and scope: Jarvis and the Supreme Court

Two criminal law professors talk about the Supreme Court case R v Jarvis, and its implications for surveillance and privacy in Canada.

Santa Claus and a contract-bearing child. Art by vdesrochers.com.

Claus & Contracts: Podcast 028

When Santa makes a deal with children to give them toys for being good... is it a legally binding contract? Peter Kissick weighs in, and the news isn't good (for kids).

Airplanes attacking a target. Art: Valérie Desrochers, vdesrochers.com

Aggression and International Action: Noah Weisbord & the Crime of Aggression

Join Amazon-topping author and Queen's Law professor Noah Weisbord to learn about the crime of aggression -- and why this is an epochal change in international law.

Sexual Assault Defined: the Supreme Court and the Barton case

Content warning: this podcast contains graphic details that may be disturbing to listeners. Professor Lisa Kerr discusses a unanimous Supreme Court of Canada decision in May 2019 ordering a new trial for Bradley Barton, the Ontario trucker accused of killing Indigenous woman Cindy Gladue.

Indigenous man reflecting on seven generations. Art: vdesrochers.com

Courts, consultation and controversy: revisiting the Duty to Consult

Did the Supreme Court of Canada contradict itself on Canada's Duty to Consult Indigenous people last October in its ruling on the Misikew Cree First Nation case? After the 2018 Trans Mountain decision, it might seem so. We break down the details of this Supreme Court decision with Hugo Choquette, the developer and Instructor of LAW 202/702: Aboriginal Law.

Saint Patrick's Day themed Blind Justice

Saints, Stouts and Statutes

Take a look at Saint Patrick's Day through a legal lens, from local bylaws to property law, and even intellectual property.