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The “Paper of Record” (medical aid in dying)

Jun

8

2016

Tweet You know that the current debate over medical aid in dying and Bill C-14 is a really big deal when it attracts the attention of the New York Times. It quotes me in a piece published on June 7, 2016. Heady stuff. The Times I also did a spot on Power Play the previous week. ...

Mike Duffy Verdict – Interviews April 21 2016

Apr

25

2016

Tweet In a shocker, Provincial Court Judge Charles Vaillancourt acquitted Senator Mike Duffy of thirty-one charges of fraud, breach of trust and bribery. Below are links to multiple interviews. CTV Power Play (5 minutes in) Primetime Politics April 20 (39 minutes in) Primetime Politics April 21 (22 minutes in)

CTV Power Play Interview SCC Ruling in Daniels – Metis status

Apr

20

2016

Tweet A link to my interview with CTV Power Play on Thursday, April 14 discussing the impact of the Daniels decision. In the decision, the Supreme Court unanimously held that Metis peoples and non-status Indians are included within the exclusive authority of the federal government set out in section 91(24) of the Constitution Act, 1982. ...

The Jian Ghomeshi verdict – March 24 2016

Mar

30

2016

Tweet Canada has been gripped by the trial of former CBC host Jian Ghomeshi. Ghomeshi was tried on numerous counts of sexual assault, and one count of overcoming resistance by choking, in respect of three female complainants (a charge involving a fourth complainant – originally set for trial in June 2016 – was withdrawn after the parties agreed to a peace ...

Feb 3, 2016 – Appearance before the Senate

Feb

9

2016

Tweet On Wednesday, February 3, I was invited to appear before the Senate Standing Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs which has been tasked with studying the chronic delays in the criminal justice system, and providing a report . Specifically, I was asked to address the division of powers as it relates to the criminal ...

Dec 26, 2015 – Interview with CBC The House on Carter (assisted dying)

Jan

9

2016

Tweet My interview with the Terry Milewski about the upcoming hearing at the Supreme Court of Canada asking for an extension of the delayed remedy in the Carter decision. link

Dec 23, 2015 – New op ed in the Globe and Mail – assisted dying and federal paramountcy

Dec

23

2015

Tweet It’s more fun than you might think. Promise! Link