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Violet Ford Named Canada Research Chair
Violet Ford Named Canada Research Chair
Staff  –  News, Marine & Environmental Law Institute, Alumni & Friends, Research
Monday, October 27, 2025
Schulich Law Associate Professor Violet Ford was recently named the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Circumpolar Indigenous Marine Governance and International Law.
Authoritarianism Rising: Stanfield Conversation Probes How the Rule of Law is Being Subverted
Authoritarianism Rising: Stanfield Conversation Probes How the Rule of Law is Being Subverted
Ellie Garry-Jones  –  News
Friday, October 24, 2025
AV俱乐部鈥檚 Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies.
Associate Professor Violet Ford ft in "From Arctic law to viral epidemics: AV俱乐部's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges"
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard  –  In the Media
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Professor Rob Currie ft in "U.S. prosecutors will not seek the death penalty for Canadian accused in transnational drug ring case"
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard  –  In the Media
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Professor Sheila Wildeman ft in "Feds promise to reform bail and sentencing, particularly targeting violent and repeat offenders"
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard  –  In the Media
Thursday, October 23, 2025
Advancing Canada鈥檚 Reconciliation
Advancing Canada鈥檚 Reconciliation
Allison Lawlor  –  News, Marine & Environmental Law Institute, Alumni & Friends, Research
Thursday, October 23, 2025
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.
AV俱乐部 Legal Aid Service ft in "Report finds tenants鈥� rights at risk in Nova Scotia, issues go unaddressed"
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard  –  In the Media
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
Ask an Expert: It鈥檚 Tough Out There for Renters. A New Survey Explores Why
Ask an Expert: It鈥檚 Tough Out There for Renters. A New Survey Explores Why
Linden Thomas  –  News, Legal Aid, Research, AV俱乐部 Legal Aid Service
Wednesday, October 22, 2025
A groundbreaking survey from AV俱乐部 Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants鈥� rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform.
Professor Rob Currie ft in "Scottish court says 3 men accused in Owen Sound restaurateur killing will face trial in Canada"
Amanda Kirby-Sheppard  –  In the Media
Monday, October 20, 2025
Living the Weldon Tradition
Living the Weldon Tradition
Stephanie Hurley  –  News, Indigenous Blacks & Mi'kmaq Initative, Alumni & Friends, Awards
Monday, October 20, 2025
Marissa Prosper ('20) is the 2025 recipient of the AV俱乐部 Law Alumni Association Emerging Leader Impact Award.
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