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Canada’s ever-changing immigration policy
By : Gabriella Rodrigues | VP of Research The Canadian government introduced significant changes in its immigration and permanent...
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Ontario is strip-searching girls as young as 12: class action-lawsuit and the legality of the situation
By : Gabriella Rodrigues | VP of Research Ontario’s youth custody facilities are strip-searching girls and boys as young as twelve years...
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Exploring the dichotomy of laïcité in France and Québec
While many Carleton University students have settled into the Winter semester in Ottawa, I began a study abroad experience at Sciences...
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Uncovering the Disproportionate Effects of the Israel Hamas War on Women
By: Jemma Fisherman In times of armed conflict, women’s roles are multifaceted and varied. While women face high levels of gender-based...
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The Implications of Anti-Trans Protests on Canadian Human Rights Law
By: Jemma Fishman | VP of Research In the past month, Canada has witnessed a dramatic surge in anti-trans demonstrations across the...
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The Barbie Paradox: What Double Standards Represented in Greta Gerwig's Barbie Mean For Women in Law
By: Jemma Fishman | VP of Research Barbie has been a box-office hit since its release in late July, captivating audiences, both young and...
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How Gay Men are Unequally Treated by Fertility Insurance Plans in Ontario
Morgan Martel - VP of Research, CUWLN March 2023 A lawsuit has officially been filed to the Ontario Human Rights Tribunal claiming...
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Battling for Indigenous Membership: A Closer Look at Qalipu First Nation
Morgan Martel - VP of Research, CUWLN January 2023 This month, the long standing battle for Indigenous membership in Qalipu Mi'kmaq First...
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This Holiday Season Canada is Giving the Gift of Reduced Plastic Pollution
By: Morgan Martel This holiday season Canadians are receiving the gift of reduced plastic pollution. On December 20, 2022 the first round...
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Private vs. Public; The Agonizing Legal Battle of Canadian Health Care
By: Morgan Martel Just this September, the British Columbia Supreme Court upheld a ruling from a lower court that deemed B.C.’s ban on...
Legal History of Women Changing Their Last Names
Trudeau, Harper, Pearson, MacDonald… the list goes on. Without even giving a first name, it is blatantly obvious that this list of...
Profiles of Black Legal Excellence in Canada
The month of February celebrates Valentine’s Day, Groundhog Day, and the waning down of the winter weather. More notably, and beyond...
Breaking Down Barriers: Interview with Samantha Cain and Erin Durant
In my last article, “Breaking Down Barriers: Systemic Issues for Women in Law'', I dove into the topic of gender inequality in the legal...
Breaking Down Barriers: Systemic Issues for Women in Law
Gender equality in the legal field has seen significant improvements in recent years. As barriers to access are fought against, the legal...
Loopholes in Environmental Law
The climate crisis is one of the defining crises of this generation and it is time that governments acted like it.
Maneesha Gupta
One of the defining themes of this pandemic has been advocating for proper mental health support. Through numerous lockdowns, working at...
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