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Supreme Court of Canada

UBC experts on Trinity Western law school decision

Experts from the Peter A. Allard School of Law at UBC are available to comment on the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision in the Trinity Western University law school case.

Jun 15, 2018

Why Canada needs healthy prisons

Why Canada needs healthy prisons

Canada going wrong direction on prison health, UBC physician says.

Feb 18, 2014

Margot Young

The LGBT struggle in Sochi

UBC law prof Margot Young on gay rights in Russia.

Jan 31, 2014

Balancing act

Balancing act

Law professor Graham Reynolds on the complexities of copyright.

Jan 23, 2014

UBC Prof. Robert Paterson

Monuments man

UBC law prof Robert Paterson is a pioneer in the study of art law in Canada.

Jan 20, 2014 - by Corey Allen

UBC experts available to comment on “right-to-die”

UBC experts available to comment on “right-to-die”

UBC experts are available to provide media commentary on the topics of physician-assisted suicide and “the right to die.”

Oct 10, 2013

UBC experts available to comment on Enbridge, Keystone and Kinder Morgan pipeline debates

UBC researchers can provide expert commentary on three proposed pipeline projects that would carry Alberta bitumen to U.S. and foreign markets. Next week the Joint Review Panel of the National Energy Board re-opens hearings for the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline.

Dec 7, 2012

UBC experts for comment on NHL lockout

As the National Hockey League lockout enters mediation, UBC experts are available to comment on the stalemate, the economic impacts and the eventual deal.

Nov 26, 2012

UBC Law receives $2M gift: Second largest donation to UBC Law by an individual

In memory of their late husband and father, Franklin Lew, Joan and Derek Lew have made a $2 million gift to the Faculty of Law at UBC.

Sep 28, 2012

UBC student wins Paralympic bronze

Josh Vander Vies, a UBC law student, has won a bronze medal in the 2012 London Paralympic Games.

Sep 5, 2012

When organizational culture hinders human rights

Prof. Galit Sarfaty studies why some organizations devoted to good causes sometimes drop the ball on human rights.

Aug 23, 2012 - by Basil Waugh

Conference brings Joss Whedon (Buffy, Avengers, X-men) scholars to UBC

With the recent release of Cabin in the Woods, The Avengers and the upcoming Much Ado about Nothing, many entertainment industry watchers are calling this the summer of Joss Whedon – the critically acclaimed writer, director and producer best known for creating the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.

Jul 5, 2012

UBC immigration law expert available to comment on refugee act amendments

A UBC expert will be available to comment on expected amendments to Canada’s Balanced Refugee Reform Act – likely announced tomorrow – which may have significant implications for refugee claimants […]

Feb 15, 2012

New UBC law building opens following Canada’s largest law school donor campaign

Today, UBC opened the country’s first new purpose-built university law school building in 30 years, a $56-million facility made possible by the largest private fundraising effort for a Canadian law school building.

Sep 23, 2011

TIP SHEET: Post-riot insights and reflections

The University of British Columbia has experts who are available to comment on the post-game riots in downtown Vancouver.

Jun 16, 2011

Terrorism and Canada’s refugee system

Catherine Dauvergne says fears that Canada’s refugee system is a back door for terrorists are grossly exaggerated

Jun 2, 2011 - by By Basil Waugh

UBC 2011 federal election experts

UBC experts are available to comment on a number of hot topics related to the possible upcoming Canadian election.

Mar 25, 2011

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