Epidemics & Emergencies
It's an emergency episode of our podcast, where we break down how emergency powers work in Canada. Our longest episode ever!
Brains behind bars: exploring education in federal prison
It's a student-faculty team-up, as Criminal Law professor Lisa Kerr and Queen's Law student Sam Bondoux fill us in on a collaborative research project they've been doing on the state of education in federal prisons (spoiler: it's not great).
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.
Lateness and the law: unpacking legal research
Do fines make a difference in people's behaviour? This simple question leads to a labyrinth of research, the intersection of law and economics, and the importance of replication in the social sciences in a great conversation with Law 201/701 Constitutional module author Cherie Metcalf.
Dining, driving and decisions
A straightforward case of "drive-n'-dine" in B.C. turns into an exploration of judicial decisions and the growth of law. Featuring Hugo Choquette (Law 201/701, Introduction to Canadian Law; Law 202/702, Aboriginal 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.
Leases, Landlords & Liability
What do students (and landlords) need to know about renting, sublets and the legal implications of roommates? We get into the details with Queen's Legal Aid director Blair Crew.
Keep Calm and Party On... or Stop! Municipal "Nuisance Party" Bylaws Explained
Are municipal bylaws targeting "nuisance parties" fair -- or prejudicial? We take a look at Kingston, Ontario's nuisance party legislation.
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.