Mathur v. Ontario | Seven youth, one climate fightMathur v. Ontario — A historic legal battle by 7 young people to uphold the Charter in the fight against climate change. Join us in Vancouver, Oct. 28-30 2025, to reflect on the future of environmental law in Canada.
Greenw(AI)shing – Alyssa EgizianoArtificial intelligence is a myriad of environmental contradictions. For the good (or bad) it does for the society, AI leaves behind a heavy environmental footprint. However, this work is to highlight how AI can be wielded for good or bad when it comes to greenwashing…
Climate, Law, Justice: Telling FiguresMathur v. Ontario — A historic legal battle by seven young people to uphold the Charter in the fight against climate change. Join us in Vancouver, October 28-30, 2025, to reflect on the future of environmental law in Canada.
REPORT | Looking Up from Down Under: The Federal Court of Australia’s Digital Strategy and its Lessons for Canadian Courts (By Alan Diner)This Report incorporates research conducted in Australia and Canada during a Study Leave between September 2023 and April 2024. Australia provided the primary comparative reference for this study and, as contemplated in my Study Leave Proposal (see Annex A), I focus on the Federal Court of Australia’s leadership in digitization….
Bridging Justice Traditions: Reflections on Canada–Ecuador DialogueHow can Indigenous and state justice systems coexist equally? Canadian and Ecuadorian judges explored this question in Quito. Read Justice Abrioux’s reflections.
REPORT | Indigenous Justice System: A Knowledge Sharing SymposiumFollowing CIAJ 2024 Indigenous Justice System Symposium, a report was written highlighting key insights and outcomes on Indigenous justice and self-governance.
Navigating NCR and Automatism Challenges in Criminal CasesIn the aftermath of R v Sullivan and R v Brown, both the legal profession and the wider public have struggled to reconcile cases in which violent acts are committed involuntarily. Legislation and jurisprudence relating to intoxication, mental state, and criminal culpability has faced heightened scrutiny, as Canadians attempt to balance competing principles of fairness […]
Reflections on the Challenges of Consent and Decision-Making for Gender-Diverse Children and FamiliesAs part of our 48th Annual Conference on Families and the Law, which will take place from October 9 to 11 in Winnipeg, a panel will be dedicated to the Challenges of Consent and Decision-Making for Gender-Diverse Children and Families. In light of recent provincial policies concerning gender-diverse students, this panel will examine the legal, […]
Towards Indigenous Governance: Child Protection and Family Law in TransitionThe panel “Indigenous Family Law Governance and Child Protection,” part of the 48th Annual Conference on Families and the Law hosted by CIAJ, offers a unique opportunity to delve into recent developments in Indigenous governance over child and family services. With the long-awaited Supreme Court decision affirming the constitutionality of the Act respecting First Nations, […]
Susan E. Guthrie: Revolutionizing Family Law and Mediation in the Age of New TechnologiesWith a career spanning over three decades, Susan E. Guthrie has emerged as one of the most influential voices in family law and mediation, transforming her expertise into a force for innovation. By integrating innovative technologies into legal practice, she not only helps professionals navigate an ever-changing landscape but also enlightens the public on novel […]
