Best Autochtone Podcasts (2024)

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[MLJ Shorts] Access to Justice 24:06

16d ago24:06

24:06

This episode will explore access to justice as part of the McGill Law Journal's progression towards open access, highlighting the importance of access to justice and how access to legal information can contribute to this pursuit. In this episode Me Steeves Bujold provides rich insight on how to improve access to justice, particularly for marginaliz…

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[MLJ Shorts] The New Era of the Notwithstanding Clause 17:48

2M ago17:48

17:48

Over the last 5 years, the use of section 33 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, known as the Notwithstanding Clause, has become increasingly controversial. This episode delves into the historical context of the Notwithstanding Clause to shed light on the section’s current issues. Using Quebec’s Bill 21 and Ontario’s Working Families cases, we h…

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[MLJ Shorts] La justice réparatrice pour les jeunes contrevenants 28:38

3M ago28:38

28:38

Dans cet épisode, nous plongeons au cœur de la justice des jeunes contrevenants au Canada, avec une attention particulière portée sur le Québec. Nos invitées sont Me Véronique Champagne, procureure en chef au Bureau des affaires de la jeunesse du Directeur des poursuites criminelles et pénale et Mme Catherine Lapierre, directrice des services de ju…

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[MLJ Shorts] Autism and the Law 27:21

4M ago27:21

27:21

This episode navigates the intricate landscape of the Canadian legal system as it intersects with the lives of neurodivergent individuals. We aim to explore the ways in which autistic people may interact with the legal system and how various factors can influence the overall journey through the justice system. We discuss potential solutions and sug…

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[MLJ Shorts] Canadian Crypto Regulation Following the FTX Collapse 20:02

5M ago20:02

20:02

Cryptocurrency's rapid rise has placed financial regulators in uncharted territory, forcing experts to think outside the box about how to best regulate decentralized digital assets. This episode will explore the Canadian cryptocurrency regulatory landscape in the wake of the FTX collapse and consider how it might evolve in the future. In this episo…

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[Counterpoint] The Yazidi Genocide: A Conversation about the Role of NGOs and the International Community 21:43

6M ago21:43

21:43

Content Warning: This episode discusses sexual violence and genocide. This episode explores how non-governmental and other international organizations work to achieve justice and redress for survivors of international war crimes. We speak with Natia Navrouzov, who shares expertise on the role of NGOs, and the international community, more generally…

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[Legal Fictions] Carrières alternatives avec un diplôme en droit / Alternative Careers with a Law Degree 12:47

12M ago12:47

12:47

In this this two-part epsiode, we hear from McGill Law graduates whose unconventional careers challenge the typical image of what it means to be a lawyer or have a law degree. Our guests for part two are Aaron Wenner and Geeva Samynathan, both law graduates who decided to pursue entrepreneurial careers. Aaron is co-founder and CEO of CiteRight, a T…

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[MLJ Shorts] L’avenir du fédéralisme à l’heure du renouveau de relations canado-autochtones 24:33

1y ago24:33

24:33

Huit ans après la publication du rapport final de la Commission de vérité et de réconciliation du Canada, cet épisode se penche sur les voies possibles des interactions entre les peuples autochtones et l'État canadien. Nous nous entretenons avec Jean Leclair, professeur de droit à l'Université de Montréal spécialiste du fédéralisme et du pluralisme…

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[Legal Fictions] Carrières alternatives avec un diplôme en droit / Alternative Careers with a Law Degree 15:28

1y ago15:28

15:28

In this two-part episode, we hear from McGill Law graduates whose unconventional careers challenge the typical image of what it means to be a lawyer or have a law degree. Our guests for part one are Alba Stella Zuniga Ramos and Hanson Hossein, who have built careers in municipal politics and journalism, respectively. This episode is the first in th…

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[MLJ Shorts] Digital Media Wild West: Regulating Canada’s Content 31:25

1y ago31:25

31:25

Bill C-11, commonly known as the Online Streaming Act, has been riddled with controversy since its introduction in June of last year, through to its adoption as law in April 2023. Canada’s first major reform of the Broadcasting Act since 1991, the Act aims to promote Canadian content on online streaming services, in part by extending the regulatory…

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[Counterpoint] Solitary Confinement in Canada 30:37

1y ago30:37

30:37

This episode explores the practice of solitary confinement in Canada and the winding road toward its abolition. Our two guests, Andrea Monteiro (former Director of Corrections for the Yukon Government and founder of Ethical Correctional Consulting, Inc.) and Nora Demnati (a Montreal-based prison lawyer and instructor at McGill’s Faculty of Law) bri…

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[Counterpoint] Venir au Canada en temps de crise : délais, difficultés, et défis 19:11

1y ago19:11

19:11

Comment le système canadien d'immigration et de protection des réfugiés réagit-il aux conflits qui provoquent un afflux de migrants ? En utilisant la guerre en Ukraine comme étude de cas, nous discutons du programme de résidents temporaires protégés et de ses lacunes, en considérant surtout les conséquences au niveau de l’intégration communautaire.…

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[MLJ Shorts] Réformer la famille au Québec, partie 1 : Aperçu du projet de loi 2 16:10

1y ago16:10

16:10

Dans le premier volet de cet épisode en deux parties, Dominique Goubau, professeur de droit à l'Université Laval, examine les principaux changements apportés par le projet de loi 2 - devenu loi en juin 2022 - sur le droit de la famille au Québec.

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[MLJ Shorts] The Emergencies Act: Past, Present, and Future 24:57

1+ y ago24:57

24:57

In February 2022, the federal Government invoked the Emergencies Act in response to a series of protests and blockades across Canada. We speak with Professor David Schneiderman about the historic use of emergency powers in Canada, the development of the Act, and the implications of its invocation.

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[MLJ Shorts] Le prélèvement forcé d’organes : un sujet d’actualité 13:55

1+ y ago13:55

13:55

Notre premier épisode de la série MLJ Shorts analyse une nouvelle loi fédérale ayant pour objectif de combattre le trafic d'organes. Garnett Genuis, le député qui a parrainé le projet de loi S-223 à la Chambre des communes, nous explique pourquoi il a été introduit et quel rôle il pourrait jouer dans la lutte contre les violations des droits de l'h…

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Football, justice et mémoires (avec Balarama Holness) 20:19

1+ y ago20:19

20:19

L’animatrice Gwen Madiba (M.A. 2012; B.Sc.Soc. 2008) s’entretient avec Balarama Holness (B.A. 2008, B.Éd. 2014, membre des équipes des Gee-Gees de football masculin de 2004 à 2007 et d’athlétisme en 2007 et 2008) est militant, entrepreneur social et ancien demi défensif des Alouettes de Montréal, avec qui il a remporté la Coupe Grey en 2010. Fondat…

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Carbontech, Sustainability and Moving the Needle on Climate Change (with Phil De Luna) 22:43

1+ y ago22:43

22:43

Phil De Luna (MSc ’15) is a scientist and research capitalist working to advance climate technology based in Toronto. He is currently an expert, sustainability at McKinsey & Company and was named to the 2019 Forbes Top 30 under 30 list. Phil discusses how we can best move the needle on climate change through the intersection of technology, policy, …

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La musique, la langue, et bâtir des ponts (avec Geneviève Côté) 25:51

1+ y ago25:51

25:51

L’animatrice Gwen Madiba (M.A. 2012; B.Sc.Soc. 2008) s’entretient avec Geneviève Côté (LL.L. 1992) directrice générale du Festival international de la chanson de Granby. Elle siège aux conseils d’administration de la Fédération du Mouvement Desjardins, du Prix de musique Polaris et du Conservatoire de musique et d’art dramatique du Québec. Dans l'é…

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Campus Romance, Entrepreneurship, and Curiosity (with Harley Finkelstein and Lindsay Taub) 47:49

2y ago47:49

47:49

Harley Finkelstein (LLB ’09, MBA ’09) is an entrepreneur, lawyer, and the president of Shopify. He is one of the “dragons” of CBC’s Next Gen Den, was listed as one of Fortune’s 40 Under 40, and was named University of Ottawa Alumnus of the Year in 2021. Lindsay Taub (MEd ’10) is a child and family therapist at Child in Mind, an Ottawa-based child p…

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Marketing, Trends, and Creative Problem-Solving (with Mina Lux) 27:40

2y ago27:40

27:40

Mina Lux (BSc ’90; BASc ’92) is an entrepreneurial marketing, business and product leader based in New York. She has held a series of top online marketing positions for the likes of USA Today and Scientific America. She co-founded two tech companies,—FloNetwork (a Deloitte Top 100 Fastest Growing Company in Canada) and Meelo Logic (which earned her…

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A Tale of One City: Toronto's Battle for Electoral Independence 19:38

2y ago19:38

19:38

In Toronto (City) v. Ontario (Attorney General), the Supreme Court held the Ontario government's decision to reduce the size of Toronto's City Council – during an election – was constitutionally valid. In this episode, we explore the case and its implications on freedom of expression and unwritten constitutional principles. We speak with Nathalie D…

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Cybersecurity and the Law, Part 2: Exploring the Specter of Digital Transnational Repression 16:24

2y ago16:24

16:24

At the international level, malware has become a tool of transnational repression – enabling governments to reach across national borders to silence and surveil dissidents. We speak with Siena Anstis, senior legal advisor at The Citizen Lab, about how digital transnational repression takes place, how it implicates human rights, and how governments …

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Cybersécurité et le droit, partie 1 : un guide pratique pour le 21e siècle 28:20

2y ago28:20

28:20

Selon les statistiques les plus récentes de Statistique Canada, deux grandes entreprises canadiennes sur cinq auraient été victimes d’une cyberattaque. Dans cet épisode, nous explorons les implications légales découlant des logiciels malveillants (“malware”) avec Maître Éloïse Gratton, avocate et associée au cabinet Borden Ladner Gervais. Nous disc…

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Identité autochtone, art et scène international (avec Caroline Monnet) 23:00

2y ago23:00

23:00

L’animatrice Gwen Madiba (M.A. 2012; B.Sc.Soc. 2008) s’entretient avec Caroline Monnet, diplômée de la Faculté des arts et artiste de descendance anishinaabe et française originaire de l’Outaouais, au Québec. Ses œuvres ont abondamment été exposées et projetées partout dans le monde, notamment dans le cadre d’une exposition permanente de l’UNESCO à…

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Conversion Therapy and Narratives of Cure: Debunking Anti-LGBTQ2+ Rhetoric in Law 25:36

2y ago25:36

25:36

While proponents of conversion therapy argue that legislative bans infringe on freedoms of expression and religion, its opponents contend that failing to impose a ban would have harmful consequences. Now criminalized at the federal level, we discuss the practice of conversion therapy: its impacts, ideological underpinnings, and the legislative appr…

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Community engagement, inspiration and the Chicago Cubs (with Sylvie Légère) 28:50

2y ago28:50

28:50

Sylvie Légère (BCom ’91) is a social entrepreneur, impact investor, philanthropist, and author of Trust Your Voice: A Roadmap to Focus and Influence. Her passion for women's empowerment inspired her co-founding of The Policy Circle, a non-profit organization committed to public policy dialogue that has grown into a community of over 13,500 members …

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Le droit des locataires durant la crise du logement au Québec 30:07

2y ago30:07

30:07

Dans cet épisode, nous explorons les droits et obligations respectives des propriétaires et des locataires au Québec. Nous discutons du phénomène des rénovictions, des particularités du Tribunal administratif du logement, ainsi que de certains mécanismes mis en place pour protéger les droits des locataires et de solutions potentielles à la crise du…

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The law, politics, and history of equalization in Canada 20:52

2y ago20:52

20:52

Enshrined in the Canadian Constitution since 1982, Canada’s equalization program transfers federal tax revenue to provinces whose fiscal capacity is less than the national average. But since its inception, equalization has been subject to recurring public debate and controversy. In this episode we explore the constitutional legal history of equaliz…

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Cirque du Soleil, créativité et leadership (Daniel Lamarre) 29:22

2y ago29:22

29:22

L’animatrice invitée Marie Turgeon (B.A. 1988) s’entretient avec Daniel Lamarre (D.U. 2012; B.A. 1976), vice-président exécutif du conseil d’administration du Groupe Cirque du Soleil et auteur de L’Équilibriste : Performez grâce à votre créativité. Une question spéciale lui est posée par le doyen de la Faculté des arts de l’Université d’Ottawa, Kev…

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Social Determinants of Health & the Charter: Has the Right to Health Been Realized in Canada? 36:13

2+ y ago36:13

36:13

Reflecting on 40 years of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, we speak with Professor Martha Jackman from the University of Ottawa about the right to health. In particular, we explore how the right has been litigated on section 7 and section 15 grounds to advance protection over social determinants of health—such as access to food, clean water, and…

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Climate Change and the Charter: Securing the Right to a Healthy Environment 20:23

2+ y ago20:23

20:23

In a new and historic constitutional challenge, seven youth plaintiffs allege that the Ontario government's weakening of the province's 2030 greenhouse gas emissions target violates their Charter rights. In this episode, we explore the history of Mathur v Ontario and discuss whether governmental climate plans are reviewable by courts. Our guest is …

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The Law of Armed Conflict and its Limits: Lessons from Afghanistan 34:24

2+ y ago34:24

34:24

The Afghanistan War and its legacy continue to exert a profound influence over Canada’s national security policy. In this episode, we reflect on Canada’s role within the war and the international humanitarian law that governed the conflict. We speak with Retired Maj Gen Blaise Cathcart, Judge Advocate General of the Canadian Armed Forces (2010–2017…

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Deconstructing the Reasonable Person 18:29

2+ y ago18:29

18:29

Although the reasonable person standard continues to be a useful tool in many areas of the law, it can also reinforce stereotypes of power and privilege. In this episode, we speak with Professor Mayo Moran about what a critical lens reveals about the shortcomings and limitations of the reasonable person standard.…

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Legislating Cyberspace: Online Harms and Threats to Civil Liberties 24:54

2+ y ago24:54

24:54

Regulating online content is a complex issue that platforms and governments alike continue to grapple with. In this episode, we explore the Canadian Government’s Proposed Approach to Address Harmful Content Online and its potential impact on civil liberties. We speak with Me Lex Gill, a public interest lawyer who co-authored a recent report on the …

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Minority Language Rights & Bill 96 21:47

2+ y ago21:47

21:47

Le projet de loi n° 96, la loi sur la langue officielle et commune du Québec, le français, a été présenté par le gouvernement de la Coalition Avenir Québec en 2021. Il propose plusieurs mesures pour renforcer et promouvoir la langue française au Québec. Bien que l’Assemblée Nationale du Québec a voté unanimement pour que le projet de loi 96 passe à…

3+ y ago18:09

18:09

In this episode, we delve into Canadian and international legal avenues available to victims of human rights abuses; we evaluate Canada’s State Immunity Act; and we theorize on the future of state and corporate accountability both in Canada and internationally. We are joined by Amanda Ghahremani, an international lawyer, legal consultant and resear…

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