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Gatekeeping on Access to the Courts: A Double-Edged Sword for Access to Justice

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Written by Gerard Kennedy Legislatures frequently seek to prevent meritless litigation from consuming court time. But how far can they go without restricting access to the courts, with such access to the courts being, at least to come extent, a constitutional right. A recent case out of Ontario analyzed the constitutionality of one gatekeeping initiative […]

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An introduction to the Access to Justice Coordinator and the work of the Access to Justice Steering Committee

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Written by Natasha Brown I assumed the newly created role of “Access to Justice Coordinator” in May, 2021.  Housed within the Law Society of Manitoba, I am tasked with: Prior to joining the Law Society, I was the Director of Professional Practice & Externships at Robson Hall, was the former Legal Director of the Legal

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