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03-31-25 | Public Law, Public Service

The Public Service and Elected Leaders: Partners at the Core of Government

While the spotlight shines on politicians during the federal election campaign, another, quieter force ensures the continuity of government: Canada’s federal public service. Michael Wernick, former Clerk of the Privy Council, explains how elected officials and public servants engage in constant dialogue to keep government functioning and implement public policies.

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Patrick Walton
03-28-25 | AISLF, Research Methodology, Sociology

The Place of Experiential Knowledge in Research

What place should experiential knowledge have in research? In this visual post, Professor Baptiste Godrie discusses his work in the fields of health and social services, and the fight against poverty. He discusses the existence, recognition and transversality of different types of knowledge. He questions the language of data “collection” and stresses the importance of reflection on research ethics. An interview produced by Jurivision in collaboration with CIRCEM as part of the XXIIᵉ AISLF Congress.

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03-21-25 | International Trade

Understanding the Trade War: Are Tariffs Legal or Illegal?

Legal or illegal, the tariffs imposed by the United States on Canadian products, including steel, aluminum and softwood lumber? Professor Geneviève Dufour, an expert in international trade, explores the concepts of tariffs and tariff schedules in light of the rules of the World Trade Organization and free trade agreements.

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Mamadou Diouf
03-13-25 | AISLF, Sociology

History, Knowledge and Science in Africa

Western perspectives have long been dominant in the development of knowledge about Africa. In this post, Professor Mamadou Diouf compares Western history with history as thought and recorded by African societies. He explains the distinctions between orality and the principle of archiving. He challenges the universality of Western science and highlights certain characteristics of African science, including the importance of practice and problem-solving. An interview conducted by Jurivision in collaboration with CIRCEM as part of the XXIIᵉ AISLF Congress.

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