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Habeas Corpus Proceedings: Striking a Balance between Efficiency and Liberty

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Alexandra Gagnon A tool meant to silence abusive litigants may now be muffling the voices of people who need the courts the most. Vexatious litigant provisions to curb abusive or repetitive filings have been applied in Alberta courts – but do vexatious litigant orders inadvertently block legitimate applications brought forward by incarcerated people? This blog […]

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Can AI be used to reduce delays in the Canadian legal system?

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Scott Riddle, University of Alberta Law Student January 9, 2025 With artificial intelligence (AI) seemingly entrenching itself into the ethos of society and with more advancements on the inevitable horizon, it is time for the justice system to be proactive in its approach to such powerful technology. By working to develop or integrate Canadian justice

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A2J Week 2025: Making Rights Real: A Vision for Providing Accessible Legal Services

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Through the discussion of real-world based scenarios, this panel of experts with legal and/or accessibility experience, provided suggestions on how lawyers could and should provide accessible legal services.  Moderator: Janell Jackson (Moderator), Law student, University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law & MBA Equality Section Co-Chair Janell Jackson is a third year law student at the

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A2J Week 2025: AI and Access to Justice: Promise, Pitfalls, and Practice

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Everyone is talking about AI and how it will reshape our lives, including how we access justice.  Whether you are a lawyer, law student or member of the public, there are key things to understand when using AI for help with a legal matter.  This panel included:  Moderator: John Burchill, Executive Director, Manitoba Law Reform

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A2J Week 2025: Access to Justice through Art and Media

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Focusing on podcasting, radio, murals, and graphic novels, this Zoom webinar event highlights the role of art and media in breaking down legal barriers. Through discussions with creators and advocates, the event will demonstrate how these mediums can educate, empower, and connect communities to their rights and the legal system. Moderator: Quinn Saretsky, Gladue Writer,

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A2J Week 2025:  Sentencing Circles, Gladue and IRCA Reports

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This Zoom webinar highlighted the growing use of Gladue Reports, Impact of Race and Culture Assessments and sentencing circles in Canadian courts. Judges and legal experts discussed how these reports provide critical context in sentencing, helping to address the overrepresentation of Indigenous and racialized communities and advance meaningful access to justice. Moderator: Wendy Martin White,

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Crime is Down in Winnipeg–But No One Knows Exactly Why

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Author: Erin Jeon, University of Manitoba Law Student Crime in Winnipeg decreased for the second straight year, according to the recent 2024 Winnipeg Police Service (“WPS”) statistical report. The volume of crimes decreased by 0.8% from 2023, driven primarily by reductions in violent crime (-1.4%) and property crimes (-2.3%). Additionally, the overall severity of crime

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Canadians Genuinely Have Trust in the Supreme Court – But There Are Warning Signs

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Authors: Dr. Gerard Kennedy & Erin Jeon A poll from the Angus Reid Institute (ARI) last autumn casts interesting insights on the perception of the Supreme Court of Canada in Canada’s constitutional order. The majority of Canadians (62%) believe the Supreme Court to be impartial, versus 22% who consider Canada’s highest court to be “biased.”

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Oh, the Places You’ll Go: Prison Libraries Across the Globe

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Author: Erin Jeon, University of Manitoba Law Student Prisons have notoriously low literacy rates. Low literacy logically contributes to high recidivism rates. Not only is reading necessary for essential tasks such as finding housing and employment, but it also helps to develop critical thinking and self-reflection skills. One of the main ways literacy in prisons

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Using AI to Draft Pleadings: Balancing Access to Justice with Civil Procedure

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By Erica Kim, University of Alberta Law Student The recent proliferation of Artificial Intelligence (AI) use has extended to the legal context. AI is increasingly being used to facilitate legal research, translation, and drafting of court documents.[1] This increase in AI use is particularly relevant when considering access to justice. Access to justice can be

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