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Schulich Law Associate Professor Violet Ford was recently named the Tier 1 Canada Research Chair in Circumpolar Indigenous Marine Governance and International Law.
9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ’s Stanfield Conversation addressed the erosion of democratic norms, warning that trust, not just laws, is essential to safeguarding democracy amid rising authoritarian tendencies.
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.
A groundbreaking survey from 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Legal Aid Service reveals trends in affordability, security, and tenants’ rights in Nova Scotia. Lead author Hannah Main opens up about the findings and the need for urgent policy reform.
Marissa Prosper ('20) is the 2025 recipient of the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Law Alumni Association Emerging Leader Impact Award.
Upcoming Events
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9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Health Law Student Association (DHLSA) General Meeting
November 3, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Networking Night with the 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Family Law Society
November 3, 2025, 6:30 PM -
Information Session: 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏ Legal Aid Service Clinical Law Program
November 4, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Meet the Marine & Environmental Law Profs
November 4, 2025, 12:30 PM -
Research Hour: The Anti-Deprivation Rule and Ipso Facto Clause Prohibitions – A Necessary Clarification
November 5, 2025, 12:30 PM
In the Media
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Should it be illegal to dress up as the KKK for Halloween?"
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "One year later, no charges laid after Ku Klux Klan costumes worn to Halloween party"
- Professor Emeritus Wayne MacKay ft in "Ideas with Nahlah Ayed"
- Associate Professor Michael Karanicolas ft in "Bill C‑9 puts Canadians’ Charter rights in peril"
- Associate Professor Violet Ford ft in "From Arctic law to viral epidemics: 9 1Ãâ·Ñ°æÏÂ's newest Canada Research Chairs are taking on emerging challenges"
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