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05-20-26 | Human Rights, Immigration and Refugee Law, International

uOttawa Research Chair on Migrant Protection and International Law

Canada maintains a strong humanitarian reputation internationally even though its migration policies have tightened considerably over the past two decades. The University of Ottawa Research Chair on Migrant Protection and International Law, led by Professor Delphine Nakache, examines that paradox. Through an interdisciplinary and bilingual approach, the Chair analyzes Canada’s actions toward temporary workers, international students, asylum seekers, and non-status migrants, with the goal of developing concrete legal and policy frameworks.

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11-25-24 | Criminal Law, International, Public Service, Student Projects

International Criminal Law: An Essential Practice for All Aumankind

Curious about the practice of international criminal law but unsure where to start? You’re not alone. Many law students share this lack of knowledge and uncertainty. In this visual post, student Mila Gagnon demystifies the practice of international law with a Justice Canada lawyer. Drawing on her experience with high-level international bodies, non-governmental organizations and national courts, Nadia Zed shares her inspiring story and the many opportunities available in this field.

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Naivi Chikoc Barreda
06-19-24 | Civil Law, International

The Remote Electronic Notarial Deed: Challenges and Perspectives

Professor and notary Naivi Chikoc Barreda explores the changes introduced in notarial law with the adoption of the electronic notarial act performed remotely and the evolution of this subject on an international scale. She presents her article, “From COVID-19 to Remote Electronic Notarization: Reflections on the Challenges of Dematerialized Authenticity,” which addresses issues in comparative law and the difficulties related to the cross-border circulation of these acts​

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Jamie Liew
04-10-24 | Human Rights, Immigration and Refugee Law, International, Legal Personhood

Ghost Citizens: Researching the Legal Limbo of Stateless Persons

There are millions of stateless people in the world – people who are not recognized as citizens in any country whatsoever. Long considered an issue tied intricately with migration, Professor Jamie Liew’s research on statelessness is breaking new ground, exploring the legal limbo of a subset of stateless people who are legally homeless despite strong ties to a distinct place they call home. In this video she discusses her family’s own experience with statelessness and describes how her research led her to explore this complicated topic through both a monograph and a debut novel.

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