Congratulations to 2026 Allard Law grads Tyleigh Massey-Leclerc and Dylan Nouri on their upcoming Supreme Court of Canada clerkships! Read more about why they're so excited for this opportunity: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

Professor Sara Ghebremusse commented on fines for mining companies and the challenges of regulating the sector. www.msn.com/en-ca/news/c...

We’re incredibly proud to celebrate our Allard Law grads – including four new PhD graduates! In this Q&A, Drs. Andrew Luesley, Oludolapo Makinde, Tayo Olarewaju and David Watson discuss their research and their time at Allard Law. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

On May 28-May 30, join us for the Legality and Impunity in Times of Crisis symposium at Allard Hall. Hear from leading scholars as they explore the dimensions of legality, impunity and crisis. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...

Professor Margot Young commented on FIFA World Cup disruptions and the varied impacts depending on social and economic status. ca.news.yahoo.com/bylaws-vanco...

Allard Law Professor Margot Young says Mayor Ken Sim's plan to block a new Vancouver overdose prevention site could run afoul of a 2011 Supreme Court of Canada ruling. Young says the city would have to prove banning the site was a proportionate response. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Audio: Professor Cristie Ford commented on potential regulations and guardrails for prediction markets in Canada. www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

The Canada Climate Law Initiative is hiring a Manager, Operations and Stakeholder Engagement. Apply before May 18, 2026 and learn more at: ubc.wd10.myworkdayjobs.com/ubcstaffjobs...

Professor Joel Bakan commented on the impact of Ontario's Bill 98 and how it's going to have the same impacts on communities in terms of water services as a fully privatized scheme. www.fieldandshutterpress.ca/p/ontario-bi...

Now available, the Farris Lecture with Professor Adam Hofri-Winogradow. Watch Equity has No Place Here: Should Equitable Remedies be Available to Reverse Failed Tax Planning? youtube.com/watch?v=HH2Fj51uL8o&feature=youtu.be

Ontario’s government promised that proposed corporations to manage water and wastewater will be entirely publicly owned. Allard Law professor Joel Bakan says the legislation is an example of “stealth privatization” of municipal services. www.thespec.com/news/canada/...

Congratulations to the newly appointed BC Provincial Court judges! Judge Perbeen Mann has taught courses in Allard Law's LLM program since 2018, Judge Scott Wright has volunteered as a coach in our moot program, and Judge Jacinta Lawton is an Allard Law alum. news.gov.bc.ca/releases/202...

Congratulations to Allard Law PhD student Kirthana Singh Khurana on receiving the Killam Graduate Teaching Assistant Award! The award recognizes their excellence in teaching and the high regard they earn from students and supervisors. www.arts.ubc.ca/news/meet-th...

Podcast: Professors Marcus Moore and Joel Bakan discuss the limits of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and unpack the landmark 1986 decision R. v. Oakes. rivercastmedia.com/shaping-cana...

Legal uncertainty "could just be clarified if the province is very clear as to what DRIPA does and can do and actually implements it," Allard Law Prof. Sara Ghebremusse tells the CBC. www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...

Congratulations to Professor Sara Gordon on being awarded the George Curtis Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence! Gordon's student nominators say the amount of thought and care she puts into her teaching has been incredibly motivating. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

Research Manager Alina McKay, Housing Research Collaborative and Balanced Supply of Housing, commented on Bill 11 and changes to the Residential Tenancy Act. www.timescolonist.com/local-news/b...

Professor Scott Franks commented on politicians capitalizing on perceptions of threat and uncertainty and on Canada's existing protections — via statutes, common law and Charter Section 8 (unreasonable search and seizure). www.nationalobserver.com/2026/04/17/n...

Professor Isabel Grant commented that MAID providers should not be afraid of close public scrutiny. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

Professor Nicole Barrett commented on the lack of communications with complainants due to vacant positions. www.prpeak.com/national-bus...

Professor Margot Young commented on Vancouver city council's decision to pause new supportive housing and how it's problematic from a constitutional law perspective. vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

Congratulations Professor Karin Mickelson for being awarded the 2025/26 Killam Teaching Prize! The prize is awarded annually to faculty nominated by students, colleagues and alumni in recognition of excellence in teaching.

Calling all youth interested in learning more about the legal system, law school and careers in law! On April 26, 2026, join Youth Justice Link at Allard Hall for a free and interactive conference — open to all ages. Registration now open: www.youthjusticelink.org/conference

Allard Law Professor Jessica Buffalo commented on the RCMP's request to have a Canadian Human Rights Tribunal discrimination ruling overturned. via @thetyee.ca thetyee.ca/News/2026/04...

Today is #UBCGivingDay! Join us in this 24-hour fundraising event that brings people together to support causes they care about and build momentum for positive change. Spread the word and help us unlock over $50,000 in challenge and matching gifts! allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

For many Allard Law students, the UBC Innocence Project is the most meaningful part of their law school experience. On April 8, your donation to the UBC Innocence Project will help unlock $50,000 in matching funds, made possible by the Leon Judah Blackmore Foundation. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

On UBC Giving Day, show your support for the next generation of human rights advocates. On April 8, the first $1,500 in gifts to the International Justice and Human Rights Clinic will be matched by CFM Lawyers LLP. Learn more: givingday.ubc.ca/32770/gd2026...

We spoke to CMS affiliate Dr. Efrat Arbel, KC, (@allard.ubc.ca) about immigration detention in Canada and Detention Stories — her new project telling first-hand stories through research, a graphic novel, film, and VR. 🔗 Read the Q&A: migration.ubc.ca/news/affilia... #ImmigrationDetention

On UBC Giving Day, April 8, help us support a more inclusive and equitable legal profession and help us unlock an additional $4,500 in matching funds. Learn more about the student awards and their impact: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

Congratulations Professor Irehobhude O. Iyioha on being named the new UNESCO Chair on Health, Race and Human Rights. In this Q&A, Prof Iyioha explains why the role carries particular urgency now. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

Professor Doug Harris commented on restrictive covenants in single-detached neighbourhoods. vancouversun.com/opinion/colu...

Support the Centre for Feminist Legal Studies on Giving Day and double your impact! On April 8, an anonymous donor will match all gifts to the CFLS dollar-for-dollar up to $1,000. Learn more about the CFLS, its impact and the importance of its continuing work: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

UBC announced today that Professor Bruce MacDougall has been appointed Dean pro tem for the Peter A. Allard School of Law for a one-year term, effective July 2, 2026. Congratulations, Professor MacDougall! academic.ubc.ca/academic-com...

Professor Margot Young commented on the the legal and constitutional hurdles the government faces when trying to evict residents from encampments. www.am1150.ca/83130/news/p...

Professor Joel Bakan commented on the impact and issues the Supreme Court will consider as it hears challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. globalnews.ca/news/1174216...

Professor Margot Young commented that people have the right to sleep outdoors if there aren't any other shelter options available. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Op-ed: Lecturer Brian Bird and Derek Ross argue the Charter should not be said to require a province to offer MAID within its health care system for mental illness or for patients who are not dying. www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/arti...

Professor Adam Hofri and colleague Professor Mark Bennett talk trusts law, practice and research in their new podcast "Trusts Talk". Listen, watch and subscribe: rss.com/podcasts/tru...

Allard Law Professor Douglas Harris spoke with @vancouversun.bsky.social about restrictive covenants on properties, which are now less common in BC due to the need for more housing. vancouversun.com/business/rea...

Professor Catherine Dauvergne commented on the temporary foreign worker program and the impact on small towns. www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

🏠 Webinar on Housing | 🎙️ They're moving the right to housing in Canada. On April 30, hear from Marie-Josée Houle, Dr. Alexandra Flynn (@allard.ubc.ca) & Laura Macintyre (@pivotlegalsociety.bsky.social) as they come together to discuss this major issue. 📅 April 30, 2026 🔗 ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-...

Congratulations to Professor Carol Liao (@carolmliao.bsky.social) on receiving the UBC President’s Award for Public Education through Media! allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

On March 12, join Heated Rivalry’s Harrison Browne and legal experts for the More Than A Game symposium. In this Q&A, Professor Debra Parkes explains why the fight for equality in sport is far from over. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/new...

The Slocan History Series is now openly available online through cIRcle @ubclibrary.bsky.social. Allard Law professor Doug Harris reached out to cIRcle with an idea to widen access and preserve his father’s booklet series. about.library.ubc.ca/2026/03/05/u...

Professor Toby Goldbach says recent threats to the independence of the bar and the rule of law provide an opportunity to reflect on what needs to change. allard.ubc.ca/about-us/blo...

Having a jury of average British Columbians is one strength of the coroner’s inquest, according to @allard.ubc.ca prof Emma Cunliffe buff.ly/dyjirW2

Please join us for Professor Adam Dodek's talk "The Rule of Law in Three Acts- Challenges to the Rule of Law: Trump, SNC-Lavalin, and Roncarelli" on March 11 at 12:30pm @allard.ubc.ca or online via Zoom (email info@cnlh[d0t]ubc[d0t]ca for invite)

Adjunct Professor James Hickling commented on the negotiations between the Cowichan Nation and provincial government. www.vancouverisawesome.com/bc-news/prov...

Lecturer Moira Aikenhead discussed the privacy issues and effectiveness of requiring AI companies to report chatbot conversations. ca.news.yahoo.com/ai-companies...

Professor Toby Goldbach commented on the disruption FIFA will cause to BC courts. www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...