By: Mackenzie Coleman, Law Student at the University of Alberta “One woman or girl is killed every two days in Canada for affirming independence over their bodies and lives. In 2023 alone, there were 187 victims of femicide, most of them killed by a man who was close to them”.[1] Gender-based violence (GBV) is the […]
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By: Mackenzie Coleman, University of Alberta Law Student On August 27, 2024, Justice Minister Matt Wiebe announced that the Manitoba Justice Victims Services will receive a 50 per cent increase in funding from the Criminal Property Forfeiture Fund. In 2024, the fund is providing $750,000 to Manitoba Justice Victim Services. Using the proceeds of the
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Thursday, October 31, 2024 The panel members represent three different provisions of family legal services. Our three presenters from the Community Legal Education Association, Family Resolution Services and Legal Aid Manitoba will provide an explanation of the different pathways through the separation process and options available to avoid or at least reduce the conflict and
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Wednesday, October 30, 2024 Join our webinar on Victim Impact Statements and Community Impact Statements, featuring insights from both Crown and Defense perspectives. This session will explore the powerful role these statements play in the justice system, highlighting some examples of how they can be used at sentencing hearings in Manitoba. Learn how these statements
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Tuesday, October 29, 2024 Event Information: Join us for a 90-minute seminar on Prison Law in Manitoba. Geared to practicing lawyers and students, this session will present an overview as to what different organizations are doing, parole and record suspensions, resources for clients who are, or may be, incarcerated, and an overview of issues related
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Monday, October 28, 2024 The University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law and the Manitoba Bar Association’s Young Lawyers and Internationally Trained Lawyers sections welcome the legal community to attend this panel discussion to learn about what legal supports are now becoming available for clients of diverse backgrounds including cultures, languages and faiths. The three host
Author: Mackenzie Coleman, University of Alberta Law Student On May 7, 2024, the Chiefs of Ontario alleged that First Nations in Ontario are being denied equal access to justice. The organization launched a constitutional challenge against the province of Ontario and the government of Canada over lack of enforcement of First Nations laws and the
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