June is Pride Month but the need for LGBTQ+ resources continues year-round, including about Canada's recent ban on conversion therapy. On January 7, 2022, Canada banned conversion therapy. Canada's Criminal Code now includes four new criminal offences banning conversion therapy and related conduct. … [Read more...]
The Right of an Imprisoned Accused to Conduct Online Research
Case Commented On: R v Biever, 2015 ABQB 301 The link between access to information and access to justice is not often discussed, but it is implicit in our legal process. Document production, questioning, and Crown disclosure are all premised on the notion that one needs access to relevant … [Read more...]
Public Legal Education and the Legal Needs of Vulnerable Youth
Vulnerable Youth and the Law Young people face many challenges as they prepare for and transition into adulthood. These challenges can easily transform into problems with the legal system. For marginalized youth, legal problems are compounded by other social problems. Some of the extra hurdles … [Read more...]
Where Do I Find Reliable Canadian Legal Information Online?
LawNow is an excellent starting point when searching for legal information, but where can you look when you have a very specific problem? The internet is a powerful resource for the average person to learn about the law. There are many great websites that offer accurate and reliable information … [Read more...]
Canadians Blessed with Reliable Legal Information Online
Canadians are fortunate to have a wealth of reliable legal information online. A key source is a core of dedicated non-profit public legal education organizations across the country. These are organizations whose main purpose is to make legal information accessible and understandable to everyone. … [Read more...]
