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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Author by: Erin Jeon, University of Manitoba Law Student Manitoba is increasing its Small Claims Court maximum to $20,000, up from $15,000.[1] An amendment to the Court of King’s Bench Small Claims Practices Act will render the change effective on January 1, 2025. Small Claims Court in Manitoba operates as a part of the Court
Authored by: Erin Jeon, University of Manitoba Law Student Self-represented litigants (SRLs) face numerous barriers within the justice system. One of the most significant barriers occurs long before an SRL’s case even approaches the courtroom: the filling of court forms. As fewer than 25% of Canadians are able to read legal documents or understand legal
Author by: Erin Jeon, University of Manitoba Law Student Technology is embedded in the legal profession. From doing research to filing documents to conducting dispute resolution, technology is being used in all areas of practice. Online dispute resolution (ODR) developed in the mid-1990s to assist in resolving e-commerce disputes; since then, ODR has become the
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Authored by Kirsten Wurmann, Librarian, Legal Information for Incarcerated Manitobans, Manitoba Law Library The Legal Information for Incarcerated Manitobans (LIIM) Initiative was officially launched as a project of the Manitoba Law Library and the Manitoba Library Association-Prison Libraries Committee in January 2024 with funding from the Manitoba Law Foundation. We are inspired in part by
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Authored by Mackenzie Coleman, Law Student, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law On July 1st, Saskatchewan’s Immigration Services Act came into force. The Immigration Services Act replaced the Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act. Now, all of the province’s immigration procedures fall under the Immigration Services Act. The provincial government hopes the new act
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Authored by Mackenzie Coleman, Law Student, University of Alberta, Faculty of Law Legal aid programs are a significant component of access to justice. For many individuals, publicly funded legal services are crucial to support their right to liberty and security of person under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.[1] Along with this, legal aid is
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By April Lount, University of Manitoba, Student at the Faculty of Law Pro bono stands as perhaps the single most revered practice within the legal sector, embodying a selfless dedication to justice and the public good. These principles not only align with the ideal model of advocacy, but also directly contribute to access to justice,
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By: Samuel Park, Student at the Faculty of Law, University of Alberta Introduction This post centers on a fundamental issue within Canada’s legal system: the significant disparity in access to justice faced by the middle class. The proposed solution of tax credits presents a promising way forward by addressing both the financial constraints encountered by
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By Kayla Cahoon, Student at the Faculty of Law, University of Alberta Introduction In rural communities, access to services, which are readily available in larger cities, is limited. This includes legal services. Rural communities in Canada often must contend with several challenges that hinder their ability to access the legal system effectively. Some of these
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