Fundamentals of Canadian Law | Queen's Certificate in 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.

Coats, Crooks and Compensation

Your coat's been stolen at a club or restaurant. Does that establishment owe you anything? Do businesses have a duty of care over guests' belongings? And does that equation change if they have a coat check (and does it change more if you pay for the coat check)?