Best Droit Podcasts (2024)

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Grammaire - dernier et prochain 12:44

2h ago12:44

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In this episode, Gaelle explains why you can sometimes say “la semaine prochaine” or “la prochaine semaine”. The adjectives “prochain” and “dernier” are trickier than others as they can be placed either before or after the noun and it will change their meaning. So if this subtlety is unclear to you, come and listen! Check out Langua, a cutting-edge…

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Les préparatifs des Jeux Olympiques 2024 28:28

9d ago28:28

28:28

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Yoann, to talk about the Olympic games that are going to take place in Paris at the end of July 2024. Yoann lives in the North of Paris, where most of the building sites are located and he tells us how, for the past 2 years, everyone in and around Paris has been affected by the preparations for the major event. Be…

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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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Débats sur le droit à mourir 28:45

23d ago28:45

28:45

In this episode, Gaelle touches a deep and difficult subject that agitates French society: the end of life and the right to die. Also known as assisted suicide or euthanasia, this topic is currently being debated in Parliament, with the prospect of a new law at the end of the year. You will understand the arguments on both sides, and the associated…

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Artificial intelligence in health care: Balancing innovation with privacy 37:30

23d ago37:30

37:30

Dr. Devin Singh is an emergency physician and lead of clinical AI and machine learning in Paediatric Emergency Medicine at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids). He is also co-founder and CEO of Hero AI. Combining medicine and machine learning [2:21] A patient death as a spark for thinking differently about health care delivery [3:27] Demystify…

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Le château de Versailles 29:32

1M ago29:32

29:32

In this episode, Gaelle dives into history to tell you the story of one of the most iconic French landmarks: the castle of Versailles. You will understand the intricate link between the castle and king Louis. You will hear how it survived the French revolution and was later on saved from decrepitude by an American philanthropist. And to finish, Gae…

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An introduction to decoding the Belgian Cayman Tax 34:42

1M ago34:42

34:42

In this eighth episode of Talk in Legal, we step into Belgian Cayman Tax with PwC Legal tax lawyer expert, Patrice Delacroix. The Belgian Cayman Tax has recently undergone modifications and could potentially impact a greater number of Belgian tax residents. In this episode, we guide you through the basic concepts and conditions of the Cayman Tax, a…

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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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Interview avec Dimitri - acheter une maison (partie 2) 16:33

2M ago16:33

16:33

This episode is the second part of the interview with Dimitri, a Greek citizen living and working in France, who explains to Gaelle the different steps to buy a property in France. We recommend listening to the first part before diving into this one. Warning: this episode is more challenging than usual because of the sound quality of Gaelle’s recor…

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Curbside Chat: The road ahead — Discussing the future of the auto care sector | AIA Canada 41:16

2M ago41:16

41:16

Join our host, Lorraine Sommerfeld, who discusses top auto care sector trends and what it means for the sectors' future with President and CEO of MEMA, Paul McCarthy, Brand President, Collision Group, of Driven Brands, Sabrina Thring, and Vice President of Strategy and Growth at UAP Inc., Chris Kinghorn. Watch the episode to gain new perspectives a…

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Épisode 6 - Quand les expressions d'opinions politiques des employés franchissent-elles la limite? 36:21

2M ago36:21

36:21

Cet épisode se consacre aux obligations légales des employeurs face aux tensions qui surviennent sur le lieu de travail en raison des opinions politiques. Notre discussion vous permettra de connaître les principes applicables en matière de liberté d'expression des salariés et ses limites dans le contexte du milieu du travail, accompagnés d'exemples…

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No government ID: Navigating homelessness, identity, and privacy | Pas de carte d'identité gouvernementale : Gérer son itinérance, son identité et sa vie privée 31:54

2M ago31:54

31:54

Robert Fabes is a registered psychotherapist. His focus is on meaning-based existential mental health and addictions counselling. In addition to counselling clients in his private practice, he’s an addictions and trauma counsellor at The Ottawa Mission. Misconceptions about homelessness [5:06] Privacy concerns for people experiencing homelessness […

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Interview avec Dimitri - acheter une maison (partie 1) 26:41

2M ago26:41

26:41

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Dimitri, a Greek citizen living and working in France, who recently bought a house near Paris. Through this conversation, Dimitri explains the different steps you need to go through to become a homeowner in France. And you will see that it’s no picnic in the park! Warning: this episode is more challenging than usu…

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Grammaire - adverbes bien et assez 15:39

3M ago15:39

15:39

In this episode, Gaelle explains the more subtle ways to translate the adverbs “assez” and “bien”. Commonly understood as “enough” and “well”, they in fact have more meanings than that, which can sometimes lead to confusion. Listen to this episode to understand what French people mean when they say “elle a l’air assez sympa” or “il a bien raison”. …

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The new way of working: flexibility in the core of your organisation 29:47

3M ago29:47

29:47

In this episode of Talk In Legal, we unravel the complexities of the new way of working and explore the nuances of flexibility in the workplace. We take a deep dive into the pages of our guest's insightful book and discuss pivotal changes, emerging trends, and practical insights into how businesses navigate the delicate balance between workforce co…

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La crise des vins de Bordeaux 24:13

4M ago24:13

24:13

In this episode, Gaelle reveals a silent but important crisis in the world of French wines. If famous bottles of Chateau-Margaux are ever so expensive, the same story is not true of the more ordinary Bordeaux wines, which have been struggling to sell in recent years. You will understand why this crisis is hitting a lot of winegrowers hard and what …

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At face value: Facial recognition technologies and privacy | La technologie de reconnaissance faciale et la protection de la vie privée 35:28

3M ago35:28

35:28

Cynthia Khoo is a technology and human rights lawyer and most recently, a senior associate at the Center on Privacy and Technology at Georgetown Law, in Washington, D.C. She is a research fellow at the University of Toronto’s Citizen Lab. How facial recognition technology works [4:09] Use of facial recognition technology by government agencies [8:0…

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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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Curbside Chat | Navigating collision repair in Canada during the age of emerging technologies | AIA Canada 33:28

4M ago33:28

33:28

Join Lorraine Sommerfeld for an engaging conversation that dives into the critical role of continuous collision training and the importance of standardized training in Canada’s collision sector, especially with the emergence of new, complex vehicle technologies. Gain valuable insights how—and why—collision shops can stay up to date with the latest …

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Biographie - la Veuve Clicquot 27:59

4M ago27:59

27:59

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the woman behind the world famous champagne, Veuve Clicquot. The first woman to ever be at the head of a champagne company, in the XIXème century where men largely dominated, she is an inspirational figure. With this episode you will discover her incredible story and how her legacy is still alive nowadays. Check …

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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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Episode 37: Supreme court briefing 46:25

4M ago46:25

46:25

Nadia Effendi joins us again to review the output of the Supreme Court last year, shares her thoughts regarding Chief Justice Richard Wagner’s recent comments about the high number of judicial vacancies as well as comments about restricting interveners to virtual appearance. We discuss some recent judgments rendered (Commission scolaire francophone…

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L'AI Act: l'Europe réglemente l'utilisation de l'intelligence artificielle des sociétés. 39:39

4M ago39:39

39:39

Dans cet épisode de Talk in Legal, Olivier discute de la réglementation de l'IA avec l'avocat Loïc Delanghe. Nous explorons pourquoi l'IA est un tel mot à la mode et comment elle influence la société. Loïc explique ce que la réglementation de l'IA implique et les obligations qu'elle impose aux entreprises. Nous discutons également de l'interaction …

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Le Salon de l’Agriculture 29:21

4M ago29:21

29:21

In this episode, Gaelle explains the importance of the Agricultural Show that takes place every year at the end of February near Paris. In the context of the farmers crisis this year, this event was especially important for the political world. With her explanations, you will understand where this tradition originated and why the French president a…

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Episode 36: Dr. Anton Korynevych on the effort to create a Special Tribunal on Crimes of Aggression Against Ukraine. 51:14

5M ago51:14

51:14

As Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine hits the two-year mark – 10 years since the invasion of the Crimean Peninsula – the situation is dire. The ground battle had become mostly deadlocked until Ukrainians retreated earlier this month from the town of Avdiivka. Support from Western democracies has been skittish of late. Republicans in the U.S. …

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Phonétique - prononciation “plus” 15:56

5M ago15:56

15:56

In this episode, Gaelle explains how to pronounce the little word “plus” - which annoyingly can be pronounced 3 different ways: [plu], [pluS] or [pluZ]. You probably won’t be able to say it correctly straight away, but at least you will know the rules behind it. NEW: Check out Langua, our groundbreaking platform to help you become fluent in French:…

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In their own words: Students from Westboro Academy speak out about privacy | Des élèves de l’Académie Westboro parlent de protection de la vie privée 39:46

5M ago39:46

39:46

Commissioner Kosseim speaks with Elyane Ruel, Head of School, and Grade 7 and 8 students from Westboro Academy in Ottawa, Ontario. Do kids even care about privacy anymore? [2:01] What does privacy mean, how would you define it? [3:43] Sharing information with some, but not with others [5:56] Strategies for protecting yourself online [8:22] Respecti…

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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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Episode 35: Justice Minister Arif Virani on criminal law reform, expanding MAiD and the state of our courts 34:47

5M ago34:47

34:47

Our guest today is Arif Virani, the Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada who has kindly agreed to share with our listeners the status of several pressing issues. We discuss criminal justice reform, the recent pause on the expansion of medical assistance in dying and plans to introduce online harms legislation. He also addresses judici…

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Mardi-gras et le carnaval 23:19

5M ago23:19

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In this episode, Gaelle talks about two traditions typical of February and March: Mardi-Gras and Carnaval. She explains where they originate from, how they were celebrated back in the days and what is left from those traditions nowadays. It all started from a journey down memory lane for Gaelle, when blurry flashbacks of her childhood came rushing …

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Episode 34: Amanda Chaboryk and Alex Hawley on how to use AI in a legal practice 47:26

6M ago47:26

47:26

In the field of law, there are several crucial areas where generative AI demonstrates considerable promise – namely in the efficiencies it can create in contract generation, document review, legal research, and predictive analytics. So it’s expected to become an indispensable productivity tool across the legal profession The question then arises: h…

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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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Le prix Goncourt 24:10

6M ago24:10

24:10

In this episode, Gaelle talks about the most famous French literary prize, le prix Goncourt. You will discover how books are selected, who makes up the jury, and why it means so much to authors and publishers. But because nothing is never black and white, you will also hear about the little scandals that took place over the years and tarnished the …

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Best of season three | Les meilleurs moments de la troisième saison 34:29

6M ago34:29

34:29

A round up of key moments from season three of the Info Matters podcast, winner of the 2023 Canadian Podcast Award for Outstanding Technology Series. How policing tools and methods have leapt decades in a few short years [1:03] (from S3-Episode 1: Predicting crimes before they occur: not so sci-fi anymore with the IPC’s Dr. Christopher Parsons) Why…

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Interview avec Mélanie - être professeure en lycée professionnel 28:29

6M ago28:29

28:29

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Mélanie, a teacher in a vocational high school in France. Together they explain the purpose of such an educational environment, which students it is aimed at, as well as the stigma surrounding it and the difficulties of the job. NEW: Check out Langua, our cutting-edge software to help you become fluent in French: …

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Edith Piaf 27:44

7M ago27:44

27:44

In this episode, Gaelle presents the life of the world famous singer: Edith Piaf. Everyone is familiar with her most famous song, “La vie en rose”, but few really know who she was and where she came from. She sang about love so beautifully following a lot of hardship and broken heart. NEW: Check out Langua, a cutting-edge AI tool to help you become…

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la bûche de Noël 22:31

7M ago22:31

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In this episode, Gaelle introduces you to THE christmas dessert in France: the Christmas log. It’s on every table, for every family. It can be made with chocolate, raspberry or lemon ice cream. But do we even know why French people eat a dessert in the shape of a piece of wood? Listen to this episode to find out. And if you want to learn a bit of p…

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Episode 33: Woodrow Hartzog on the dangers of regulating AI with half measures 56:48

7M ago56:48

56:48

We've been talking a lot about AI on the podcast and on CBA National, and one of the issues that keeps coming up is the challenge for a country like Canada in selecting the right approach to regulating AI risk. It's not as if there's a single model out there. The EU is trying to set the gold standard for the world, much as it did with its GDPR priv…

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Empowering young women and girls in the digital world | Renforcer l’autonomie des jeunes femmes et des jeunes filles dans le monde numérique 28:29

7M ago28:29

28:29

Professors Jane Bailey and Valerie Steeves co-lead the eQuality Project. Its mission is to help young people create a networked environment where they can participate equally, free from surveillance, and identity-based harassment. What led to research investigating the societal and cultural impacts of the internet on teens and particularly girls [3…

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Episode 32: Dr. Carys Craig on generative AI and the dangers of the copyright trap 1:11:15

7M ago1:11:15

1:11:15

One of the significant controversies about AI is the impact of generative software on the use and production of cultural works. The fast-growing popularity of these tools raises big questions about the ethics of AI-generated works and whether they amount to a technologically advanced form of plagiarism. Lawsuits have been popping up around the worl…

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What’s on your mind? Neurotechnology and mental privacy | Qu'est-ce qui vous préoccupe ? Neurotechnologie et protection de la vie privée 30:50

7M ago30:50

30:50

Jennifer Chandler is a professor at the University of Ottawa’s Centre for Health Law, Policy and Ethics. You can learn more about her research at jennniferchandler.ca. A career that combines law, brain sciences and neurotechnology [2:54] Neurotechnology explained [4:29] Examples of how neurotechnology is used in health care [7:17] Applications of n…

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Aller chez le médecin en France 26:09

8M ago26:09

26:09

In this episode, Gaelle explains how to navigate the French health system when you are sick. From the first step of finding the correct health professional to the last one of getting the correct medication, she explains what French people have to do to be seen and get better. You will understand what “mutuelle”, “carte vitale” and “médecin traitant…

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Louis Braille et son alphabet 27:04

8M ago27:04

27:04

In this episode, Gaelle introduces you to a French inventor who revolutionized the world for blind people in the 19th century: M. Louis Braille. You will hear about his extraordinary personal story and how he came to create a brilliant and universal alphabet, still in use nowadays by blind and visually impaired people. NEW: Check out Langua, our ne…

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Grammaire - Différence entre “juste” et “venir de” 12:01

8M ago12:01

12:01

In this grammar episode, Gaelle explains the difference between “juste” and “venir de”, which are both translated by “just” in English, making it difficult for English speakers to understand the difference. NEW: Check out Langua, our new learning software: https://languatalk.com/langua/podcasts?language=french&query=You can get free vocab lists as …

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Les choses bien en Angleterre dont la France devrait s’inspirer 27:09

8M ago27:09

27:09

In this episode, Gaelle talks about 3 aspects of English culture that she really likes and that she wished existed in France. She talks about charity shops and open mindedness, then finishes on a more serious note with the issue of street harassment, which is a major problem in France. NEW: Check out Langua, our new learning software: https://langu…

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Enfants et double culture 21:17

8M ago21:17

21:17

In this episode, Gaelle interviews Eirini, a Greek citizen who has been living in France with her Greek husband for the past 5 years. They have 3 children, the youngest was born in Paris. Eirini explains how they manage the “double culture” and languages at home, as well as what they do to preserve their Greek origins whilst encouraging their child…

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L’économie de partage ou collaborative 26:29

8M ago26:29

26:29

In this episode, Gaelle explains the concept of the sharing economy, also called collaborative consumption. From its utopic beginnings in California to the giants that have now emerged like AirBnB and Uber, you will get a clear understanding of the principles and how it has evolved in the past 15 years. Gaelle will also tell you about France, where…