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05-23-25 | Criminal Law, Human Rights, Student Projects

Beyond the bars: when the record closes doors

This visual advocacy video explores the often-overlooked reality of reintegration after incarceration. Through the powerful testimony of former inmate Daniel Benson and insights from lawyer Mike Allan Dyer, law students from the University of Ottawa examine what it truly means to “serve a sentence” and the challenges of rebuilding a life after years behind bars. Moving beyond the stereotypes portrayed in courtroom dramas, the project sheds light on the blind spots in our justice system and raises a crucial question: is justice, as experienced in everyday life, truly just?

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10-17-24 | Law Practice, Student Projects

Regional Legal Practice: The Shortage of Lawyers in Gaspésie

Long distances, limited resources, language issues: legal practice and access to legal aid present many challenges in the regions. This documentary examines the perspectives of Gaspesian lawyers and the judiciary on these issues, while exploring the actions the Quebec Bar is considering to improve access to justice in this region. Directed by Maïka Assels, this film sheds light on the complex realities and reforms needed to ensure fair justice in the Gaspé region.

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08-31-22 | Indigenous Law, Jurivision

Indigenous Legal Orders at the Heart of a New University Program

In an effort to contribute to the revitalization of Indigenous legal orders and provide a more respectful welcome to Indigenous learners on an academic path in law, the University of Ottawa’s Civil Law Section has launched a new Certificate in Indigenous Law.

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09-10-21 | Agri-food law and policy, Public Law

The Right to Farm : Artisanal Production and its Legislative Framework in Quebec

Sarah Berger Richardson is an Assistant Professor in the Civil Law Section of the University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law where she focuses her research on food law and policy.

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