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09-25-25 | Droit de l'enfant, Droit de l'enfant, Family Law, Human Rights

Reforming Quebec’s Surrogacy Laws

Coming into force in June 2023, Bill 12 significantly reformed the legal framework surrounding surrogacy in Quebec. According to the Minister of Justice, the law aims to better reflect the realities faced by Quebec families, prioritize the best interests of children born through surrogacy, and protect the rights of surrogates. In this visual post, Professor Stefanie Carsley revisits the reform, pointing out that some measures may actually run counter to the legislator’s intended goals. Her analysis is drawn from her article Reforming Quebec’s Surrogacy Laws, published in the Revue générale de droit.

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06-17-25 | Agri-food law and policy, Public Law

The Legal and Ethical Issues surrounding Barn Fires

Every year, thousands of farm animals perish in barn fires across Canada. Yet these tragedies remain largely invisible in legal and public discussions. In the second instalment of the documentary series The Right to Farm, Professor Sarah Berger Richardson, whose research focuses on the regulation of the agri-food industry at the University of Ottawa, explores a phenomenon as devastating as it is unrecognized: fires in agricultural buildings.

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06-17-25 | Children’s Rights, Family Law, Student Projects

The Daily life of Foster Families

In a welcoming home in the Outaouais region, Coralie Dufresne and her husband have been foster parents to seven children for nearly four years. Despite challenges within the system, such as staff shortages and unstable follow-ups, their commitment remains strong. Coralie emphasizes that a child’s return to their biological family is not a failure, but a collective success.

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06-16-25 | Law Practice, Student Projects, Training

On Campus Interviews

This visual advocacy video explores the challenges faced by law students during the On Campus Interviews, as well as the employer’s perspective on the rigorous recruitment process.

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