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Schulich Law Associate Professor Violet Ford was recently named the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Circumpolar Indigenous Marine Governance and International Law.
        ÃÀÅ®×ö°®â€™s Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies.
        Violet Ford (LLB '91), an expert in Indigenous rights, environmental stewardship, and cultural preservation, joined the Schulich School of Law earlier this year as an associate professor.
        A groundbreaking survey from ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform.
        Marissa Prosper ('20) is the 2025 recipient of the ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Law Alumni Association Emerging Leader Impact Award.
        Upcoming Events
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                            ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Health Law Student Association (DHLSA) General Meeting 
 November 3, 2025, 12:30 PM
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                            Networking Night with the ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Family Law Society 
 November 3, 2025, 6:30 PM
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                            Information Session: ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Legal Aid Service Clinical Law Program 
 November 4, 2025, 12:30 PM
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                            Meet the Marine & Environmental Law Profs 
 November 4, 2025, 12:30 PM
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                            Research Hour: The Anti-Deprivation Rule and Ipso Facto Clause Prohibitions – A Necessary Clarification 
 November 5, 2025, 12:30 PM
In the Media
- Associate Professor Michael Karanicolas ft in "Bill C‑9 puts Canadians’ Charter rights in peril"
- Associate Professor Violet Ford ft in "From Arctic law to viral epidemics: ÃÀÅ®×ö°®'s newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges"
- Professor Rob Currie ft in "U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Canadian accused in transnational drug ring case"
- Professor Sheila Wildeman ft in "Feds promise to reform bail and sentencing, particularly targeting violent and repeat offenders"
- ÃÀÅ®×ö°® Legal Aid Service ft in "Report finds tenants’ rights at risk in Nova Scotia, issues go unaddressed"
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