Mackenzie Coleman

Justice Delayed is Justice Denied: Palamar v Palamar

By: Mackenzie Coleman, University of Alberta Law Student Palamar v Palamar, a 2025 Manitoba Court of King’s Bench decision, contemplates the use of the “Drop-Dead Rule” in the context of family litigation.[1] The “Drop-Dead Rule”, Rule 24.04 of the Court of King’s Bench Rules, “requires courts to dismiss actions after a three-year period elapses with no significant […]

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Manitoba’s Justice System is “Forward-Looking”

By: Mackenzie Coleman, Law Student – University of Alberta Manitoba Court of King’s Bench Chief Justice Glenn Joyal says that judicial reconciliation remains at the top of the priority list for Manitoban courts.[1] Since the 2015 Truth and Reconciliation Commission report and the 94 calls to action, “there’s been increased focus on systemic racism in provincial

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Renewed Funding for Immigration and Refugee Legal Aid Services in Manitoba

By: Mackenzie Coleman, Law Student at the University of Alberta Under the Immigration and Refugee Protection Act, refugees have the right to be represented at immigration and refugee (“I&R”) proceedings.[1] I&R legal aid “covers the provision of legal advice, assistance and representation for immigration or refugee proceedings” before the Federal Court and before the Immigration and Refugee

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Class Action Lawsuits as an Access to Justice Issue

By: Mackenzie Coleman, University of Alberta Law Student Class action proceedings are a legal mechanism which allow one or more individuals, known as the representative plaintiff(s), to bring a lawsuit on behalf of a larger group who share common issues. The outcome of a class action binds all members of the class, unless individuals have

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The National Action Plan to End Gender-Based Violence

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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Manitoba Increases Funding for Crime Victim Support by 50%

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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Chiefs of Ontario File Lawsuit for Failure to Provide Access to Justice

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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