On 19 Sept, @centreconststud.bsky.social, @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social, the Barton Chair held by @plagasse.bsky.social & @ucnpproject.bsky.social will host a symposium exploring Canada’s unwritten Constitution, incl constitutional principles, norms & conventions & the workings of the machinery of govt

Lancement du livre Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella: A Life of Firsts Joignez-vous à nous le 25 septembre 2025, de 17 h à 19 h, pour le lancement du livre Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella: A Life of Firsts. Vous pouvez vous inscrire à l’événement ici: lnkd.in/ekftWK_g

Book Launch for Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella: A Life of Firsts Join us on September 25, 2025, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., for the launch of Justice Rosalie Silberman Abella: A Life of Firsts. You can register for the event here: lnkd.in/ekftWK_g

Pour lancer notre calendrier d’événements pour le semestre d’automne, joignez-vous à nous pour un atelier animé par Andrew Stobo Sniderman, intitulé « Constitutional Silence, Section 36, and Public Services on Indian Reserves.». 📅 16 septembre 🕒 11h30 🔗 Inscrivez-vous ici: lnkd.in/eH9YmR-v

To start our calendar of events for the fall semester, join us for a workshop led by Andrew Stobo Sniderman, presenting his recent work, “Constitutional Silence, Section 36, and Public Services on Indian Reserves.” 📅 Date: September 16, 2025 🕒 Time: 11:30 AM 🔗 Register at: lnkd.in/eH9YmR-v

Our Summer 2025 Newsletter is out and you can check it on the link below: lnkd.in/dFJze_Ew --------- Notre Infolettre d'été 2025 est sortie et vous pouvez la consulter au lien ci-dessous: lnkd.in/dFJze_Ew @vanessamacdonnell.bsky.social @ucnpproject.bsky.social

Inscrivez-vous ici: www.eventbrite.ca/e/supreme-co... Notre quatrième panel pour « La Cour suprême du Canada: Le passé, le présent et l'avenir » abordera l’influence des tribunaux étrangers et internationaux sur la jurisprudence de la Cour suprême avec des articles de:

Our fourth panel for the "Supreme Court at 150: Past, Present and Future" will address the influence of foreign & international courts on the Supreme Court’s Jurisprudence with papers from:

Notre troisième panel abordera l'affirmation des droits et autonomie gouvernementale avec des articles de: La professeure Brenda Gunn (Université du Manitoba), intitulé “The Past, Present and Future of the SCC’s Jurisprudence Related to Indigenous Peoples”.

Our third panel for the "Supreme Court at 150: Past, Present and Future" will address Asserting Rights and Self-Government with papers from: Professor Brenda Gunn (University of Manitoba) on “The Past, Present and Future of the SCC’s Jurisprudence Related to Indigenous Peoples”.

🗓️ Le 11 et 12 juin, joignez-vous aux grands esprits juridiques à uOttawa pour « La Cour suprême à 150 ans : le passé, le présent et l’avenir », un colloque bilingue et hybride. 📍Programme et inscription : bit.ly/4dp3MND @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social @umontreal.ca @schulichlaw.bsky.social ‬

🗓️ On June 11–12, join top legal minds at uOttawa for “The Supreme Court of Canada at 150: The Past, Present and Future”, a bilingual, hybrid conference. 📍Program and registration: bit.ly/3Sf4hjS @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social @umontreal.ca @schulichlaw.bsky.social ‬

Our second panel for the "Supreme Court at 150: Past, Present and Future" will address Judicial Legitimacy and Institutional Relations with papers from: Professors Andrea Lawlor (McMaster University) and Erin Crandall (Acadia University) on “Unpacking Judicial Legitimacy in the Canadian Context”.

Notre premier panel pour « La Cour suprême du Canada: Le passé, le présent et l'avenir » abordera les principes fondamentaux du droit public avec des articles de: La professeure Vanessa MacDonnell (Université d’Ottawa), intitulé “Reasoning from the Amending Formula”.

Our first panel for the "Supreme Court at 150: Past, Present and Future" will address Public Law Fundamentals with papers from: Professor Vanessa MacDonnell (University of Ottawa) on the “Reasoning from the Amending Formula”.

Attention all students! We are pleased to offer a special discounted rate for students for ‘The Supreme Court of Canada at 150: The Past, Present and Future’ @ uOttawa on June 11-12. Register at the link below. You can register to attend in-person or virtually: www.eventbrite.ca/e/supreme-co...

The Supreme Court of Canada 150th anniversary conference at the University of Ottawa is fast approaching, and we are delighted to share some updates on the conference program. There is still time to register: lnkd.in/eVN_uXUN

La Conférence du 150e anniversaire de la Cour suprême du Canada le University of Ottawa approche à grand pas, et nous sommes ravi.e.s de partager des mises à jour au programme de la conférence. Vous pouvez encore vous enregistrer: lnkd.in/eVN_uXUN

In 2022, the @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social and the CIAJ held a conference to mark the retirement of Justice Rosalie Abella from the Supreme Court of Canada. I am delighted that an open-access collection flowing from the conference has now been published! utppublishing.com/doi/book/10.3138/9781552216712

On 2 June, the @houseofcommons.parliament.uk will collaborate with scholars incl our members @ucllaws.bsky.social, @durham-university.bsky.social & @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social on a workshop on the role of politicians & parliamentary personnel in sustaining the unwritten dimension of constitutionalism

Vous cherchez un endroit où loger pendant la conférence La Cour suprême du Canada à 150 ans? Nous avons organisé une réservation de groupe à 249 $ par nuit à l'hôtel Lord Elgin. Réservez avant le 12 mai pour bénéficier de ce tarif: lnkd.in/g5KBZ2gi Inscrivez-vous ici: lnkd.in/g8hEn68e

Nous sommes ravis de vous présenter le programme de notre prochaine conférence bilingue, « La Cour suprême du Canada à 150 ans : Le passé, le présent et l'avenir », qui marquera le 150e anniversaire de la CSC. Inscrivez-vous dès maintenant pour réserver votre place: lnkd.in/g8hEn68e

Register now for ‘The Supreme Court at 150: The Past, Present, and Future’ - a bilingual academic conference at the University of Ottawa Faculty of Law to mark the SCC’s milestone 150th anniversary. To secure your place, register here: lnkd.in/gbUHzhGK

🎓 Qui a le droit de parler? @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social explore la liberté universitaire à l’ère de la polarisation et des tensions mondiales. Un atelier riche en perspectives canadiennes et internationales. bit.ly/4joOhre #LibertéUniversitaire

🎓 Who gets to speak? @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social delves into academic freedom in an age of political polarization, and global tensions. A timely forum with Canadian and international voices. bit.ly/4lW66jk #AcademicFreedom

Looking forward to June! I'll be presenting an update of my doctoral thesis in Ottawa at the symposium organised for the 150th anniversary of the SCC by several scholars whose work I always read with great interest (N. Karazivan, V. MacDonnell, N. Metallic, S. Gagnon, S. Glennon and J. Murray).

We are delighted to share the program for our upcoming bilingual conference, 'The Supreme Court of Canada at 150: The Past, Present and Future,' which will mark the SCC's landmark 150th anniversary. Register now to secure your place: lnkd.in/g8hEn68e @dalhousieu.bsky.social @umontreal.ca

Heureux de retrouver virtuellement d'estimé.es collègues pour souligner la publication de l'ouvrage remarquable de la Pre Marie-France Fortin

Inscription et informations: Pour vous inscrire ou en savoir plus, consultez la page web de l’évènement ici: lnkd.in/gWvJxN7h

Very enriching exchanges during today’s event. Thank you to our partners at @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social and the Coalition for Academic Freedom in the Americas (CAFA) for your engagement and continued interest in this work. #academicfreedom @uottawahrrec.bsky.social @sherencia77.bsky.social

L'événement aura lieu virtuellement le 2 avril 2025, de 11h30 à 13h. L’hyperlien Zoom pour l’événement vous sera acheminé dès votre inscription. Pour plus de détails sur le lancement et pour vous inscrire, cliquez ici: lnkd.in/gjW4Nnji

In collaboration with the Law Commission of Canada, the Office of the Vice Provost, Equity, Diversity and Inclusive Excellence, and the Human Rights Research and Education Centre, we're thrilled to bring together scholars and advocates to discuss academic freedom in Canada and globally.

Join us on March 20 for a conversation unpacking the findings of the Foreign Interference Commission, what it means for Canada and discuss the way forward ! ℹ️ www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...

I am grateful to @uodroitpublaw.bsky.social & to UBC’s Project for Deliberative Governance and Law for supporting the event & to my co-convenor, Professor Hoi Kong, for collaborating on such a timely and important project. I am also grateful to all the attendees for their thoughtful contributions.

Our Winter 2025 Midterm Newsletter is out and you can check it on the link below: lnkd.in/gSTNvggv --------- Notre Infolettre de mi-session Hiver 2025 est sortie et vous pouvez la consulter au lien ci-dessous: lnkd.in/gSTNvggv

🙏 Thank you for joining us! We appreciate everyone who attended the judicial review of prorogation on Monday. It was a thought-provoking conversation with @vanessamacdonnell.bsky.social, @pauldalyesq.bsky.social, and @adodek.bsky.social, moderated by Dean @kristenboon.bsky.social.

Happening Now! An important discussion on the judicial review of prorogation, following PM Trudeau’s resignation and the suspension of Parliament. Expert panelists Professors MacDonnell, Daly, and Dodek—moderated by Dean Kristen Boon—are diving into the legal and stakes of this historic moment.

Check out our January Newsletter: secure.campaigner.com/CSB/Public/a... If you're still not subscribed to receive our newsletter in your email, you can register using the link at the end of the page.

💻Virtuel/En personne Le Centre de droit public de l’Université d’Ottawa organise une table ronde sur la contestation judicaire de la prorogation suivant l’annonce du PM Justin Trudeau quant à sa démission. 🗓 3 février à 17h 🔗 Inscription: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-legal-...

💻[Virtual/In-person] The uOttawa Public Law Centre is hosting a panel on the legal challenge to prorogation and its wider implications for constitutional law and governance. 🔗 Register now: www.eventbrite.ca/e/the-legal-...

We were delighted to co-present US Ambassador David L. Cohen's talk @uocommonlaw.bsky.social this morning. We are grateful to the Ambassador for his generosity and insightful comments. Thank you to the organizers and attendees who made this timely event such a success.

A fantastic Irish Jurisprudence Society workshop today @tcddublin.bsky.social. @vanessamacdonnell.bsky.social & I presented our paper ‘The Public Law Dimensions of Novel Citizen Innovations’.

We are partnering with the uOttawa Professional Development Institute, the International Commission of Jurists, @centreconststud.bsky.social and the @umontreal.ca Faculty of Law for an event entitled “A Call to Action: Fundamental Rights and the Notwithstanding Clause”.

Le Centre s’associe à l'Institut de développement professionnel de l'Université d'Ottawa, la Commission internationale de juristes, @centreconststud.bsky.social et la Faculté de droit @umontreal.ca pour l'événement «Un appel à l’action : Les droits fondamentaux et la disposition de dérogation»

Le Centre de Droit Public vous inviter à une discussion avec Richard Moon, l'auteur de The Life and Death of Freedom of Expression, le jeudi 28 novembre 2024, de 11h 30 à 13h. L'ouvrage aborde la réglementation de la publicité, les discours haineux, le blasphème et les protestations publiques.

We are delighted to invite you to meet with Richard Moon, the author of The Life and Death of Freedom of Expression, on November 28th from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. His book considers the regulation of advertising, hate speech, blasphemy, and public protest. 🔖 Purchase the book here: lnkd.in/gJBzKhud

Check out our November Newsletter: mailchi.mp/287066c94e1f... If you're still not subscribed to receive our Newsletter in your email, you can register on the link at the end of the page.