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Episode 16: Debunking Myths in Canadian Law (Part II, French)

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Can counsel really bring out a “surprise witness” at trial like they do on TV shows? If you act in self-defence, do you automatically risk being charged? In this episode, Associate Editors Mariam Rofail and Océane Léla unravel fact from fiction and debunk some of the most common myths about Canadian law, from the disclosure of witnesses to self-defence, including the (often misunderstood) application of the Charter.

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Episode 16: Debunking Myths in Canadian Law (Part I, English)

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Does freedom of contract really mean we can draft whatever agreement we want? Are criminal defence lawyers truly “on the side” of convicted criminals? In this episode, join Associate Editors Vincent Zeng and Esther Kim as they unpack—and debunk—some of the most common myths about Canadian law and the lawyers who practice it.

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Épisode 15: Le bilinguisme institutionnel vs individuel

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Join Associate Editors Averi Winn and Zac Auger as they discuss French language rights with lawyer Gabriel Poliquin and students from the University of Ottawa. The Ottawa Law Review thanks Averi for her hard work and dedication in planning, recording, and editing this episode.

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Episode 13: Going (Pro)rogue?

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In this episode, Professor Vanessa MacDonnell joins Associate Editors Devon Lamont, Stephanie Katajamaki, and Zach Auger to dissect MacKinnon v Canada (Attorney General), a case challenging former Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s decision to prorogue Parliament in January 2025. Later, OLR Submissions Manager, Mallory Dunlop, shares how she got involved in helping the Canadian Constitutional Law Initiative, an intervenor in the case, prepare its submissions.