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- #124 | An Apology as a Restorative Remedy
The justice system is confusing for most individuals brought before it. From applications to adjournments to delays, an individual’s life is on hold while they endure overly long proceedings. And what happens when the decision is wrong? What can the court do to address a breach of an individual’s ri … Read more »
- #123 | In the Blind Spot – Episode 6: Restorative Justice in Canada: Lessons from Alberta
The traditional model of Canadian criminal law is a state-centred adversarial process designed to punish, deter, or rehabilitate. But once the trial is over and the sentence is imposed, has justice truly addressed the harm caused by crime? Restorative justice approaches ask different questions: Who … Read more »
- #122 | Restorative Justice in Practice: Lessons from the Okanagan
Can a community-led program change the course of a young person’s life — before the justice system ever has to? In this episode, Host Laken Tucker (CIAJ’s 2026 Summer Law Student Intern) speaks with Christina Harper (Program Coordinator, Restorative Justice Program, BGC Okanagan) about how the progr … Read more »
- #121 | In the Blind Spot – Episode 5: Safeguarding Judicial Independence Under Pressure
Judicial independence is essential to democracy and the rule of law. But how can judges and lawyers remain independent when they face political pressure, intimidation, or attacks on their legitimacy? In this 5th episode of the series “In the Blind Spot,” the Honourable Justice Simon Ruel speaks with … Read more »
- #120 | Magical and disappearing laws? Exploring "Unenactment"
Why might a legislature pretend that it never passed a law? How might this be done? Host Lerissa Thaver speaks with Charlie Feldman about an uncommon technique in legislative drafting: deeming provisions “never to have been enacted.” When has this “unenactment” occurred and why? This episode shines … Read more »