Law News Archive
Wpg Free Press Op-Ed: More questions on assisted dying
June 8, 2016 —
'Although assisted death may now be a legal option for those who are imminently dying, it must never be promoted as the solution'
Op-Ed: Cruel and unusual punishment: It’s time to end solitary confinement
June 7, 2016 —
'Like slavery was in its day, solitary confinement is a normalized, inhumane practice, on which we will one day look back and wonder why and how it was tolerated for so long'
Faculty of Law
Energy, enthusiasm, engagement: Prof. Heckman’s recipe for excellence
June 3, 2016 —
Professor Gerald Heckman, winner of two awards for teaching excellence, shares his expertise.
Antibiotic resistance found in First Nation drinking water
May 30, 2016 —
University of Manitoba microbiologists have identified a new threat to household water in First Nation communities
First Nation water rights research conference
May 24, 2016 —
Is contaminated drinking water spreading dangerous antibiotic resistance?
Op-ed: Making this a ‘have’ province
May 17, 2016 —
'When those who live in poverty are unable to flourish, the results are dire for all Manitobans'
Faculty of Law
Syrian Refugee Committee succeeds with Robson Hall profs at helm
May 13, 2016 —
On April 24, Professors Mary Shariff and Michelle Gallant received the St. Paul’s College (SPC) Rector’s Medal for their work as co-chairs of the SPC Syrian Refugee Committee.
Free Press: New Brunswick woman with young baby says she was denied spa service
May 5, 2016 —
"Is there a reasonable and bone fide reason to deny kids to be able to come into the place?"
North American Basic Income Guarantee Congress 2016
May 2, 2016 —
"Basic income: a meeting place for equality, rights, and justice"
Faculty of Law
The Idea of a Human Rights Museum shortlisted for Manitoba Book Award
April 29, 2016 —
A book co-authored by professors Karen Busby (Law), Adam Muller (English, Film and Theatre) and Andrew Woolford (Sociology) is up for a Manitoba Book Award.