Author: Nico Bernardi

In this episode, Amelia Philpott (Appeal author) and Tekahnawiiaks/Joyce King (director: Akwesasne Justice Department) provide insight into the effects of settler-created borders on Indigenous communities, particularly Akwesasne. They remind us to challenge the idea of a singular, one-sided interpretation of these obligations by explaining Haudenosaunee law, the Silver Covenant Chain and the value of promises and relationships. In her paper, Amelia argues that, in recent judgments, Canadian courts have mischaracterized the Crown’s Jay Treaty obligations related to mobility and border crossing rights for Indigenous peoples.

Amelia’s paper can be found in Volume 24 of Appeal: Review of Current Law and Law Reform (which is now available for purchase by contacting appeal@uvic.ca).

In this On Retainer segment, UVic Law Dean Susan Breau shares stories of her favourite meal, her journey into law and her research. Her life, legal education and career have taken her all over the world – tune in to hear more about it !

In this episode, Lee-Ann Conrod (Appeal author) and Professor Steven Penney (UoA) discuss the topic of Lee-Ann’s paper: smart devices in criminal investigations.  Given the increasing pervasiveness of smart technologies in our everyday lives, the Court’s interpretation of section 8 of the Charter becomes increasingly important. Can you have social media AND privacy rights anymore?

Lee-Ann’s paper can be found in Volume 24 of Appeal: Review of Current Law and Law Reform (which is now available for purchase by contacting appeal@uvic.ca).

In 2018, Putting Trials on Trial: Sexual Assault and the Failure of the Legal Profession was published. In it, author Elaine Craig critically analyzes and exposes the systemic problems with the Canadian legal system in relation to sexual assault trials. Suzy Flader provides a review of this book in the 24th volume of Appeal. This episode provides yet another platform to talk about sexual violence, how its dealt with in courts and what can be done to ensure the Canadian criminal justice system does not contribute to the trauma of sexual assault survivors moving forward.

The contents of this episode, Suzy’s book review and Elaine’s book can be difficult and upsetting. Please practice self-care when you approach these materials.

This episode represents the first of a new and exciting segment of Stare Indecisis where we catch up with UVic Law faculty for a rapid-fire Q&A. Here, Podcast Club volunteer Lauren Sutherland speaks with Professor Asad Kiyani about his research, favourite movies and advice for law students.

WEED love it if you tuned in to this special episode. Given the recent legalization of recreational cannabis nationwide, Professor Neil Boyd (SFU) and Dr. Scott MacDonald (CISUR) tell us about the Cannabis Act, its immediate impacts and the effects it may pose on law and the legal profession going forward. The Cannabis Act, also known as Bill C-45 came into force on October 17th, 2018.

In this episode, the present and the past collide as Nico Bernardi (current Podcast Manager) catches up with Rachael Gardner (last year’s Podcast Manager). The duo discuss the purpose, vision and possible trajectory of this podcast project. Together, they set the stage for the next round of episodes which will feature authors of the 24^th volume of Appeal (March 2019)