Webinar Archive

Adults vs. Youth: Different Concepts of Justice in the Criminal Law Context

In Canada, criminal matters are treated differently depending on the age of the person who has committed the crime. Trial lawyer Jennifer Brevorka from Henein Hutchinson LLP explores the guiding legislation and legal principles underlying these differences. Using recent cases as examples, Jennifer discusses Canada’s view of justice, accountability, punishment and rehabilitation along with the […]

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An Overview of Refugee Protection in Canada

Our last webinar of the year gives an overview of refugee protections in Canada. In this webinar, you will learn about what distinguishes a refugee from an immigrant, how one claims refugee protection, who can sponsor refugees to come to Canada as well as the guiding legal frameworks for this area of law, the Immigration […]

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Black Legal Action Centre: Dismantling Anti-Black Racism in the Education System

The Black Legal Action Centre was created in 2017 to address anti-Black racism in Ontario. In this session, they join OJEN to talk about anti-Black racism in schools, the Ontario school to prison pipeline, and other issues facing Black youth. Date and time: Wednesday, August 25, 1-2 p.m. Speakers: Jody Dunn, Provincial Anti-Black Racism & Justice […]

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Canada and the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child – Child Rights in Action

Learn about and receive resources on the UN Convention of the Rights of the Child (UNCRC) and how it’s implemented in Canada. This workshop will cover the UNCRC’s interaction with various federal and provincial laws (eg. human rights, education, criminal, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms), as well as its place within Canada’s international obligations. […]

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Child Witnesses in the Criminal Courts

Panel discussion about the how child witnesses are supported throughout a criminal case, from the early stages of the police investigation through to court preparation, testimony in the courtroom and at sentencing hearings. Date: Wednesday, August 18, 2021 Time: 3:00 pm Speakers: Child Advocate Worker from BOOST – CYAC (Child and Youth Advocacy Centre), Crown and Defence Counsel, […]

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COVID-19 and the Law

The Ontario Justice Education Network offers a free online session for secondary school teachers on COVID-19 and the law. COVID-19 continues to have a changing impact on the law and all of our lives. In this webinar, teachers will learn from leading experts how COVID-19 has affected criminal, employment and housing law. This webinar features […]

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Environmental Law – Teaching about Mathur et al. in high schools

Event Summary:  The Ontario Justice Education Network is offering a free online session for secondary school teachers on Environmental Law – Teaching about Mathur et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Ontario in high schools. This webinar features Alan Andrews, Climate Program Director at Ecojustice. Seven young people, backed by Ecojustice, are suing the […]

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F v N: A Discussion

Two Halton area lawyers were granted leave to appeal the family law case known as F v N at the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC).  They discuss the details of the case and offer insight into how they were preparing for their day at Canada’s highest court. The case touched on the principle of “best […]

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Free Virtual Tour of Osgoode Hall

The lunchtime tour of Osgoode Hall, a regular feature of the Summer Law Institute, has also gone virtual! Join us as curator, Elise Brunet, takes us through this heritage home of the Ontario Court of Appeal, Superior Court of Justice, and the Law Society of Ontario. The videoconference tour consists of a presentation combining high […]

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Going from Student to Staff: Issues facing young workers in 2021

What does good work look like for your students in 2021? Whether they are continuing on to post-secondary learning or heading straight into the workforce, young workers are vulnerable to exploitation and may find themselves with limited options. In this session, expert employment lawyers Joshua Mandryk (Goldblatt Partners LLP) and Ryan White (Cavalluzzo LLP) explore […]

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