It's easy to give into cynicism, but I'd encourage anyone who's concerned about the government's upcoming AI policy to participate in the People's Consultation on AI (deadline: March 15). @cyn-k.bsky.social and others are doing the work to help Canadians be heard on this important issue.

There's a whole category of bullshit out there that can be characterized as "utterly false on its own terms, but will have massive effects on the world if a critical mass of people buy in"

Love to see these initiatives. Profs whose courses have been canceled by universities bowing to the Feds, starting their own courses. People of a certain age may recall the 70s, under Reagan, Thatcher, Mulroney and Pinochet, when free universities became a resistance thing. History is never linear.

(Because sometimes we need a little levity . . .) I let my 9-year-old name our new kitten and that’s how we ended up with . . . Sonia Soto-meow-r ❤️

Use the provided pencil. Or bring your own pen. However you choose to mark your ballot, as long as it's just one mark, clearly in the designated circle, it will be counted, cross checked, & witnessed. Our ballot counting is *very* secure contrary to conspiracy-theorising on X, Facebook & tiktok.

Amongst many concerns with the CPC platform, I'm hoping gender-based violence experts/activists will take up the call and argue against the enhanced carceral approach to GBV proposed here. It's likely to have dire consequences for marginalized folks and use of s 33 must be contested.

The administration that called Canada “the 51st state” and said “we’re going to get” Greenland is suddenly cowed by sovereignty.

The Human Rights Legal Support Centre is seeking candidates for its full time Executive Director position. They are taking applications until May 9th, 2025 at 5pm. More details available on the Centre's website here: hrlsc.on.ca/about-us/car...

amazing in a horrible way. Thank you to @annabower.bsky.social Senior Editor @ Lawfaremedia

Apparently the latest (?) law firm targeted by the DJT/White House is going to challenge the EO, according to their statement www.whitehouse.gov/presidential.... v v brief statement here www.susmangodfrey.com/news/susman-...

Joining the voices of those gravely concerned about Bill 39, which provides the gov’t with extraordinary powers in deciding how legal services are funded in AB. This list of defunded organizations reeks of ideology and seriously interferes with A2J. Hands off! #albertalawfoundation #ableg

We have three, incredible new scholars joining my Faculty this summer: Jack Enman-Beech, Azar Mahmoudi & Caylee Hong! www.ualberta.ca/en/law/about...

The Alberta Gov't is in the process of passing legislation that undermines the independence of the Alberta Law Foundation & threatens the financial sustainability of Legal Aid Alberta. This article, from Jonny Wakefield, summarizes what's at stake: edmontonjournal.com/news/politic...

Join us on March 27th for the book launch of Artificial Intelligence’s Impact on Legal Journals featuring a conversation with Yan Campagnolo, Marina Pavlović, Leonie van Haeren and Shaarini Ravitharan. ℹ️/🎟 www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...

The reason I hold high standards for my profession is because I was trained by lawyers from this tradition. This is why I just can’t accept this presentation of helplessness by wealthy well-resourced law firms in the face of Trump’s pressure. open.substack.com/pub/sherrily...

A constitutional challenge being heard today, brought forward by @tngcommunityto.bsky.social and two individual Applicants, will determine whether a number of life-saving supervised consumption sites in the province can continue to operate past the end of this month.

Read the judge's description of El Salvador prison with this in mind: - USG admitted "many of the TdA members ... do not have criminal records"❗ - Cases of misidentification have emerged❗ - The most senior DOJ officials signed a brief saying these detainees would not suffer "irreparable harm"❗

You can read Cohen's full statement here: www.linkedin.com/posts/rachel...

“The last thing universities...should do at a time like this is accede to bullying, especially when those that choose to stand up to the president have the law on their side.” @davidcole-gtown.bsky.social www.nybooks.com/online/2025/...

This episode is an incredible resource for teachers and learners of Evidence law. (I am currently in both categories) www.cbc.ca/radio/ideas/...

against anti-trafficking: How “anti trafficking” endangers Asian & Migrant Massage Workers & Sex Workers & how they are pushing back. Feb 26 2025 12:30 Osgoode Hall LS 2027 w Elene Lam, Sandra Ka Hon Chu & members of Butterfly Asian & Migrant Sex Workers Support Network RSVP bit.ly/feb26aat

Join me and my colleagues at Osgoode Hall Law School! CRC (Tier 1) in AI and the Future of Law (open to women and gender non-conforming candidates): www.osgoode.yorku.ca/canada-resea...

Abandoned my legal academy in canada list plan bc @roojinhabibi.org UOttawa had a better one. Thanks Roojin! She's added the few extras i had. One cannot (yet) convert list ->starter pack. Instead, find her List via her profile, "Pin to Home", it's in yr feeds. Bskylists are all public btw.

Warning, worthy Canadian initiative. Ok now that no one is reading, I started a law profs in Canada list. Has anyone already done this? Assuming no, will share when it's half-baked. If yes, will delete mine. Hi everyone!

Next WED, two brilliant scholars Canisia Lubrin and Adelle Blackett will be talking about Canisia Lubrin's book Code Noir and slavery and #law REGISTER bit.ly/4f7DIqx