Brandon Trask is an associate professor in the University of Manitoba’s faculty of law. (Warren Kay/CBC)

CBC News: Hockey Canada trial ruling could send chilling message to victims, say advocates

July 25, 2025 —

The woman at the heart of the Hockey Canada sexual assault trial may not have gotten the outcome she was hoping for, but her testimony has opened up much-needed conversations about consent and hockey culture, says an Ottawa lawyer.

A judge on Thursday found the five accused — all former members of Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team — not guilty of sexually assaulting a woman named E.M. in a London, Ont., hotel room seven years ago.

Associate law professor Brandon Trask was interviewed about the verdict.

To watch the entire story, please follow the link to CBC News.

Faculty of Law

Moot News: 2025 Solomon Greenberg Trial Moot kicks off law school competition season

The first moot of the 2025 – 2026 season was the renowned Solomon Greenberg trial moot competition. This year, the competition took place on November 22, 2025, at the Winnipeg Law Courts. Winner Priya Kaur Dhillon (3L) and runner-up Jasmine Yakabowich (3L) will go on to represent Manitoba at the MacIntyre (Western Canada) Cup to be hosted at Thompson Rivers University in Kamloops, British Columbia, from February 13-15, 2026.

Engaging with Technology and Law in a Shifting Legal Landscape

On October 23 and 24, 2025, students from the Faculty of Law attended the Canadian Technology Law Association’s (CAN-TECH) 2025 Fall Conference in Toronto, Ontario. The theme of this year’s conference was “Grounded and Global: Empowering Canadian Tech Lawyers in a Shifting Legal Landscape”. Over the two days, the studentsMaria Pepelassis (3L) and Donald Plant (2L)observed vibrant and dynamic panels which explored a range of topics including intellectual property, artificial intelligence (AI), and data sovereignty.

Celebrating Indigenous Entrepreneurs

On November 6, 2025, law students from the L. Kerry Vickar Business Law Clinic, at the Faculty of Law, University of Manitoba attended the 19th Visionary Indigenous Business Excellence (VIBE) Awards, hosted by the Indigenous Business Education Partners (IBEP) at the Asper School of Business. Held at the Fort Garry Hotel, the VIBE Awards annually celebrates the remarkable achievements of Indigenous entrepreneurs, celebrating leaders whose work strengthens communities and inspires future generations.