Summary of Meetings: Constitutional/Civil Liberties Law
Number of Meetings Held:4
November 27, 2023
Online Registration Count: 49
Guest Speaker: Chris Tollefson, Professor of Law, University of Victoria
Meeting Title/Topic: Climate Rights and Constitutional Litigation: An Update and Ruminations on the Road Ahead
Synopsis: Chris Tollefson explores the growing phenomenon of youth-led cases aimed at securing recognition for climate-related rights in various constitutional settings around the world including developments in the United States and other jurisdictions where such litigation is currently underway.
April 18, 2024
Online Registration Count: 37
Guest Speakers: Leah Greathead, Sarah Morales (Su-taxwiye), and Crystal Reeves
Meeting Title/Topic: Indigenous Child Welfare at the SCC and in BC
Synopsis: This meeting explores these historic changes and the impact that the Supreme Court decision on Bill C-92 will have in BC and beyond, with respect to child and family services.
May 15, 2024
Online Registration Count: 56
Guest Speaker: Melissa Perry, Norton Rose Fulbright
Meeting Title/Topic: Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) - Where We Are
Synopsis: Melissa Perry provides an update on the state of the law regarding medical assistance in dying (MAiD) given the federal government's recent decision to delay the implementation of MAiD for people whose only medical condition is mental illness.
May 22, 2024
In-Person Registration Count: 11
Meeting Title/Topic: Connect & Collaborate: Networking Mixer
Synopsis: You are invited to an evening filled with delicious appetizers, opportunities to mingle with colleagues and boost your professional network!