JUR-ED EPISODE 8: PROGESSIVE LAWYERING DURING COVID by Jur-Ed Podcast

JUR-ED EPISODE 11: Prison Abolition in a Pandemic

Hello and welcome back to the JUR-ED podcast.

The material today comes from an ongoing Webinar series, CONTAIN COVID, NOT PEOPLE: a collaboration between the Canadian Students for Sensible Drug Policy at Ryerson; Toronto Prisoners’ Rights Project; the Criminalization and Punishment Education Project, and Pasan. This collaboration is called the Prison Abolition Organizing Group, and you can support their work on GoFundMe here: gf.me/u/xs6idt

The panel features Robyn Maynard, activist, academic and author of the book, Policing Black Lives. Lawyer Anita Szigeti, President of LAMDA - the Law and Mental Disorder Association. And finally Justin Piché is a professor from Univ of Ottawa who has worked and written on prison abolition.

The Petition in the photo above was written by Hunger Striker and Spokesperson, Abdul of the #LavalHungerStrike in March 2020, prior to his release.

The JUR-ED Podcast is a podcast of the Jur-Ed Foundation. The subject matter is JURidical EDucation: broadly construed. We look at systems, structures and social relations. Human rights over property interests.

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JUR-ED EPISODE 10: Tenant Rights and Rent Strikes During a Pandemic

Hello and welcome back to the JUR-ED podcast. Your host today is Mae J. Nam.

In this episode we hear from Brendan Jowett of Neighbourhood Legal Services and Kevin LaForest of Scarborough Community Legal Services and Parkdale Organize on tenant rights and rent strikes. Practical information for renters who may be facing an eviction process.

The JUR-ED Podcast is a podcast of the Jur-Ed Foundation. The subject matter is JURidical EDucation: broadly construed. We look at systems, structures and social relations. Human rights over property interests.

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This program contains 25 minutes of Substantive content, eligible towards your Law Society of Ontario Hours Requirements.

JUR-ED EPISODE 9: Covid-19 and the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work

Hello and welcome back to the JUR-ED podcast. Your host today is Mae J. Nam.

Today is April 28th: the National Day of Mourning in Canada, a day where we recognize the many workers who have lost their lives or have been injured at work. #DayofMourning

What is the Right to Refuse Unsafe Work? The Warehouse Workers Centre of Peel organized a talk featuring Ryan White and Aminah Hanif, labour lawyers from Cavalluzzo LLP on the subject, in the context of Covid-19. We hope you enjoy it.

The Warehouse Workers Centre of Peel is an organization that develops resources to build community with workers and to organize for better working conditions. Sign their petition here to demand better Health and Safety working conditions for Amazon workers here in the GTA.

The JUR-ED Podcast is a podcast of the Jur-Ed Foundation. The subject matter is JURidical EDucation: broadly construed. We look at systems, structures and social relations. Human rights over property interests.

Make sure to subscribe to our podcast, wherever you get your podcasts! Follow us on twitter at @Jur_Ed, facebook @juredfoundation or our website, http://www.juredfoundation.wordpress.com/blog – and if so inclined to give to our charity, please do so at www.canadahelps.org/en/charities/ju…-ed-foundation/

This program contains 30 minutes of Substantive content, eligible towards your Law Society of Ontario Hours Requirements.

JUR-ED EPISODE 8: PROGESSIVE LAWYERING DURING COVID

JUR-ED is a podcast of the Jur-Ed Foundation, put out on a monthly basis. The aim is to promote education of legal rights and the practice of law, and this is done by looking at systems, structures, and social relations.

Today's show will focus on the protection of peoples' rights as governments explore extreme actions in response to COVID-19. As this crisis continues to unfold, we must ensure that the actions taken to address it do not worsen the barriers our most marginalized community members face in upholding their rights. We will consider some of the challenges currently facing our clients, solutions being crafted, and opportunities for future advocacy. Our speakers include: Stephanie Okola, Family and Child Protection Lawyer and Mediator; Jillian Rogin, Lawyer & Professor; and, Mac Scott, Immigration Consultant/Activist. You will also hear from Sheru Abdulhusein and Benjamin Hognetsad from the Law Union of Ontario, organizers of this event.

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JUR-ED EPISODE 7: Videotaping Police Misconduct

JUR-ED is a podcast of the Jur-Ed Foundation, put out on a monthly basis. The aim is to promote education of legal rights and the practice of law, and this is done by looking at systems, structures, and social relations.

The panel discussion from May 2019 will focus on understanding the rights, opportunities and risks of using video evidence of police misconduct. Panelists include panel chair, Sherif Foda, Patrick Mazurek, Mickey Osterreicher, Leora Shemesh, and Desmond Cole.

References

LOZMAN v. CITY OF RIVIERA BEACH, FLORIDA, 585 U.S. ___ (2018) June 2018 https://www.supremecourt.gov/opinions/17pdf/17-21_p8k0.pdf

R v. Moore-McFarlane, 2001 CanLII 6363 (ON CA), <http://canlii.ca/t/1f3k2>

Podcast - 74 Seconds from Minnesota NPR (Re Philando Castile)

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JUR-ED EPISODE 6: Systemic Racism against Indigenous people in Thunder Bay

JUR-ED is a podcast of the Jur-Ed Foundation, put out on a monthly basis. The aim is to promote education of legal rights and the practice of law, and this is done by looking at systems, structures, and social relations.

On December 12, 2018, the Office of the Independent Review Director (OIPRD) released a 206-page systemic review report on the relationship between the Thunder Bay Police Service and indigenous communities. It found systemic racism exists at an institutional level in TBPS and made 44 recommendations including the reopening of nine sudden death cases involving indigenous victims where there were significant deficiencies with the investigations.

In this podcast, you will hear from a panel of four people who were active participants in the creation of the investigation itself. First you will hear from the author, Gerry McNeilly. Then, two lawyers who worked on the review as well as extensively in Thunder Bay, Meaghan Daniel and Julian Falconer. Finally we will hear from author and Journalist, Tanya Talaga. The panel will discuss the genesis of the investigation, the Report and its recommendations. More importantly, the discussion will adopt lessons learned which can benefit the legal profession in its relationship with indigenous peoples in all aspects in which lawyers and paralegals practice.

More references at our website - https://juredfoundation.wordpress.com/2020/01/06/jur-ed-episode-6-systemic-racism-against-indigenous-people-in-thunder-bay/

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JUR-ED EPISODE 5: Revisiting the Rule of Law

JUR-ED is a podcast of the Jur-Ed Foundation, put out on a monthly basis. The aim is to promote education of legal rights and the practice of law, and this is done by looking at systems, structures, and social relations.

On the Weekend of May 24-25, 2019, the Law Union of Ontario hosted its annual conference – Push Back, Drive Forward: Progressive Advocacy Against Rising Injustice. The plenary panel was a discussion on the Rule of Law, featuring several notable figures in the legal community - Professor Pam Palmater, Saron Gebresellassi, Howard Morton, Hadayt Nazami and Angela Chaisson.

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JUR-ED EPISODE 4: BLAC - The Black Legal Action Centre

JUR-ED is a podcast of the Jur-Ed Foundation, put out on a monthly basis. The aim is to promote education of legal rights and the practice of law, and this is done by looking at systems, structures, and social relations.

On the Weekend of May 24-25, 2019, the Law Union of Ontario hosted its annual conference – Push Back, Drive Forward: Progressive Advocacy Against Rising Injustice. Ruth Goba, Executive Director of the Black Legal Action Centre (BLAC), gave the keynote address. Have a listen.

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