Faculty of Law News Archive
Op-Ed: Ontario’s basic income cut should bother Canadians
August 9, 2018 —
'Canada has a problem with money — specifically, who has it and who doesn’t'
Faculty of Law
Law Professor Ambassador for Canada at International Insolvency Conference
August 2, 2018 —
When Robson Hall Faculty of Law’s Bankruptcy Professor Virginia Torrie, receive word that a travel grant she had applied for through the University of Manitoba/SSHRC Exchange Grants Program was approved, she packed her bags and headed to London, UK. There, she was the only delegate from a Canadian university to attend and present at the 20thAnnual INSOL International (International Association of Restructuring, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Professionals) Academics’ Colloquium held July 11 – 13.
These are the best summer jobs, according to alumni
July 17, 2018 —
We asked our alumni community to tell us about their best summer jobs, as part of our Alumni Answers series - here are some of their most inspiring and memorable stories
Wpg Free Press: Brodsky, for the defence
June 4, 2018 —
Faculty of Law alumnus Greg Brodsky profiled
Op-ed: Canada is obliged to assess refugee claims no matter how they entered Canada
May 7, 2018 —
Rhetoric on refugees only hurts border control
Indigenous
Graduation Pow Wow profile: Rayanna Hourie
April 30, 2018 —
Rayanna Hourie always knew she wanted to go to university, but it wasn’t until she was 19 that she realized she had a passion for Indigenous law
CBC: Police officer in ‘revenge porn’ case sues over distribution of intimate images
April 26, 2018 —
University of Manitoba law professor Karen Busby said it's an interesting case and, to the best of her knowledge, is the first claim under the Manitoba law.
Indigenous
Graduation Pow Wow profile: Jeremy McKay
April 25, 2018 —
You can often find law student Jeremy McKay [BComm/14] in Migizii Agamik – Bald Eagle Lodge, providing support and guidance to other Indigenous students
Wpg Free Press: Changes to Youth Criminal Justice Act intended to keep kids out of court
April 16, 2018 —
There needs to be adequate alternatives for this to be practical on the ground for all youth in Manitoba, professor Lorna Turnbull says.
Indigenous
Morrison, SPAC supporting action against pipelines in North America
March 28, 2018 —
Danielle Morrison has always had a deep connection to the environment. This comes from her upbringing, as her dad was a member of the Midewiwin society – an Indigenous group made up of spiritual advisors and healers. Because of this, she grew up with traditional teachings dealing with the responsibility to protect the water, land and animals.





