Category: Blog
Desautels Centre Generously Sponsors Canadian National Negotiation Competition
March 15, 2025 — Nine years ago, the University of Manitoba’s Faculty of Law hosted the inaugural national negotiation competition at Robson Hall, which has been run annually since then. The […]
The Contention between Unilateralism and Multilateralism in International Taxation
Written by Opeyemi Bello The proliferation of the Digital Services Tax (DST) continues to spark the debate over whether unilateralism or multilateralism more effectively addresses the tax challenges posed by […]
Tariff Turmoil: How U.S. Tariffs Are Impacting Manitoba Businesses
With the looming implementation of U.S. tariffs on Canadian imports, businesses in Manitoba are facing rising uncertainty. A recent survey by the Winnipeg Chamber of Commerce reveals that many Manitoba […]
Understanding the Accessible Canada Act: What Business Leaders Need to Know*
The Accessible Canada Act (ACA) represents a cornerstone of accessibility law in Canada. For businesses operating within federal jurisdiction—such as banks, airports, Crown corporations, or postal services—it is crucial to understand the […]
Business Law and the Accessible Canada Act: Navigating Legal Obligations for Inclusivity*
In today’s increasingly diverse society, businesses are recognizing the importance of inclusivity and accessibility—not only from a moral and ethical standpoint but also as a legal obligation. One key piece […]
Mayor’s Luncheon
Written by Connor Giesbrecht On June 13, 2024, students from the Manitoba Legal Clinic for the Arts joined local artists and supporters of the arts at the 16th annual Mayor’s Luncheon […]
Reflections on recent developments on artificial intelligence regulation in Canada and abroad
Written by Rebecca Parry, Nottingham Law School, Nottingham Trent University, UK Artificial intelligence is seen as having transformative potential for Canada, as recently illustrated by the announcement of a large package […]
Reflections on the 17th Annual Canadian Law Student Conference
Written by Justin Papoff On March 14th and 15th, I had opportunity to attend the 17th annual Canadian Law Student Conference held in Windsor, Ontario. I attended alongside my fellow third-year classmates, Matthew London […]
Increased Transparency But At What Cost? – Bill C42
Written by Abhinav Dhingra Introduction Bill C-42, which received royal assent on November 2nd, 2023, is known as “An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make […]
The Federal Courts Advantage in Civil Procedure
Written by Gerard Kennedy In a recent article to be published in the Canadian Bar Review, supported by Desautels Centre funding, I analyzed whether procedure in the Federal Court and Federal Court of Appeal […]