Access to Justice

Public Legal Education Association of Canada’s Virtual Fair

The Public Legal Education Association of Canada (PLEAC) is hosting a three-day Virtual Fair on February 25, 26, and 27, 2025. This free online event will bring together experts and practitioners from Canada, the US, and the UK to discuss innovative public legal education (PLE) initiatives and access to justice strategies. Each day will feature […]

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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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Foresights for Human Rights 2024 Preliminary Report

By: Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law (University of Manitoba Faculty of Law) The Canadian Museum for Human Rights (CMHR) recently published a report examining how people in Canada perceive, value, and engage with human rights. This initiative aims to deepen the Museum’s understanding of national perspectives, guiding efforts to enhance public awareness and respect for human

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The Role of Libraries in Enhancing Access to Justice in Canada

By: Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law (University of Manitoba Faculty of Law) In Manitoba and across the country, libraries contribute meaningfully to civic engagement and community well-being, serving as important partners in the broader access to justice (A2J) ecosystem. The Canadian Federation of Library Associations states a mission for Canadian libraries to provide “free access to

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How K-12 Math and Reading Contribute to A2J

By: Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law, University of Manitoba Faculty of Law In the most recent Throne speech, the Manitoba government pledged to mandate a dedicated unit on financial literacy for Grade 9 students. Providing programming to build essential skills and knowledge to help youth navigate society as consumers is a positive move, and this initiative

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Medical Malpractice and No-Fault Compensation: A Unique Solution to an Access to Justice Problem? Part 2

Author: Erin Jeon, University of Manitoba Law Student This is part two of a two-part series about improving access to justice for people impacted by medical malpractice. Part 1 discusses the numerous access to justice problems regarding medical malpractice. Part 2 discusses a possible solution to these problems in no-fault compensation. Medical malpractice is a

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Medical Malpractice and No-Fault Compensation: A Unique Solution to an Access to Justice Problem? Part 1

Author: Erin Jeon, University of Manitoba Law Student This is part 1 of a two-part series about improving access to justice for people impacted by medical malpractice.Part 1 discusses the numerous access to justice problems regarding medical malpractice. Part 2 discusses a possible solution to these problems in no-fault compensation. The Canadian healthcare system will

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Community Advocacy & Legal Centre Report Highlights

By Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law (University of Manitoba Faculty of Law) The Community Advocacy & Legal Centre (CALC) has released a report titled Measuring What Matters: Exploring Evaluation Frameworks for Justice & Health Partnerships, focused on improving access to justice through collaboration between legal and health professionals.[1] This report is the outcome of collaboration between

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Notes from Access to Justice Week

By Lou Lamari, Articling Student-at-Law, University of Manitoba Faculty of Law From October 28 to November 1, 2024, National Access to Justice Week brought together legal professionals, students, and community members for virtual sessions on access-to-justice (A2J) issues. Presented in partnership by the Law Society of Manitoba, Manitoba Bar Association and the University of Manitoba’s

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