Find here a selection of podcasts and articles related to the TAP project, highlighting exchanges with experts on global justice, judicial independence and international cooperation.
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Episode 101 | The TAP Project: Chief Justice Marc Richard on Justice, Ethics, and ReformIn this episode, CIAJ’s Executive Director Christine O’Doherty welcomes The Honourable Chief Justice J.C. Marc Richard (of New Brunswick) to talk about his involvement in the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project. Drawing from his experience in Mongolia and Moldova, he discusses the importance of judicial independence and ethics. He addresses questions about Canada’s role in strengthening global justice, the challenges of eradicating corruption, and the value of international judicial cooperation. He reflects on what motivates his involvement and how these experiences shape his perspective on global judicial cooperation. |
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Episode 73 | The TAP Project: Insights from Ecuador’s Exploration of Canada’s Indigenous Justice SystemDiscover the impact of the Technical Assistance Program (TAP) through the experience of the Ecuadorian delegation at CIAJ’s 2024 Symposium on Indigenous Justice System. Hosted by Christine O’Doherty, the Honourable Milton Enrique Velasquez Diaz, Justice of the National Court of Justice of Ecuador, explores how TAP facilitates exchanges between judicial experts and justice system actors, while supporting global reform efforts. This dialogue highlights lessons learned from the Canadian system on indigenous justice issues, and their relevance in an international context. |
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Episode 73: The TAP Project: Building Legal and Judicial Capacities in Developing Countries, with Errolyn HumphreysHow can we contribute to strengthening judicial systems in developing countries? In this episode, CIAJ is welcoming FJA’s Deputy Commissioner Errolyn Humphreys to learn more on the Technical Assistance Partnership (TAP) Project, a five-year initiative that leverages Canadian judicial expertise to provide targeted support in areas critical for upholding the rule of law and ensuring transparent, accountable governance. |
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Canada Assists Other Democracies by Sharing Its Judicial Talent, by James HendryFind out how Canada is strengthening democracy abroad through the Technical Assistance Partnership Project. Supported by Global Affairs Canada, this project helps developing countries improve their judicial systems by sharing Canadian expertise. Read our contributor James Hendry’s article to find out more about initiatives in Mongolia and elsewhere. |