March 15, 2025 — The Canadian National Negotiation Competition continues to be one of Canada's premier law student advocacy events. Nine years ago, the University of Manitoba Faculty of Law hosted the inaugural competition at Robson Hall, helping establish a national...
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 the digitalized economy. The DST is an initiative that some...
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 businesses are already feeling the strain—or expect to soon—due to...
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 ACA’s provisions and its...
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 of legislation driving this change in Canada is...
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 for the Arts. The Mayor’s Luncheon for the Arts and Winnipeg Arts Council Awards,...
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 of investment in this area. The latter half...
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 and Megan Simpson. The conference, hosted at...
Written by Abhinav Dhingra Introduction Bill C-42, which received royal assent on November 2, 2023, is known as “An Act to amend the Canada Business Corporations Act and to make consequential and related amendments to other Acts.” Bill C-42 aims to increase corporate...
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 (the “Federal Courts”) is more efficient than in many large...