Current Awareness – New Journals and Issues

by | Jul 11, 2022 | HeinOnline, Journals

The most recent issues of these journals are now available on Lexis Advance Quicklaw. If you are interested in one of these titles, or any other journal articles, email us for a pdf copy.

Canadian Family Law Quarterly

  • Access and Openness in Ontario: A Legal Analysis of How Children’s Important Relationships can be Maintained 40 C.F.L.Q. 219 Jennifer Gallagher; Elizabeth McCarty; Ian Ross
  • Jurisdiction Issues Facing Ontario Courts 40 C.F.L.Q. 295 Vanessa Lam
  • Separation Date Principles and Assessment Guide 40 C.F.L.Q. 335 David Frenkel; Yunjae Kim

Journal of Parliamentary and Political Law

  • The Origins of the Caretaker Convention: Governor General Lord Aberdeen’s Dismissal of Prime Minister Tupper in 1896 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 391 J.W.J. Bowden
  • Including Emerging Litigation Comprenant les Litiges en Voie de Développement 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 537 Gregory Tardi
  • Review of: The Rowell-Sirois Commission and the Remaking of Canadian Federalism by Robert Wardhaugh and Barry Ferguson (Vancouver: UBC Press, 2021) 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 561 David M. Brock
  • Moving Toward Gender Balance in Public Life 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 349 Gregory Tardi

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  • Lambourne v. Attorney General, [2021] KIHC 8 High Court of Kiribati 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 531 Gavin Murphy
  • Speeches of Some of the Candidates for the Position of Speaker of the 44th House of Commons: Improvements Necessary for a Sounder Parliament, Monday, November 22 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 355
  • Glover v. Progressive Conservative Party of Manitoba: Courts Deferential in Reviewing Internal Party Affairs–Even when They’re “Contracts” 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 521 Professor Gerard J. Kennedy
  • Rethinking the Official Languages Act 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 361 Stephen Thompson
  • “Guesswork Is a Poor Foundation for Democracy” The Principled Lesson of the Case of Mitchell v. Jackman 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 513 Allison S. Conway
  • Democratic Election Alert! Alerte! D’Une Élection Démocratique 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 318
  • The Impact of Litigation on Public Policy 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 445 Hugh Trenchard
  • The Resignation of Overseas Judges from Hong Kong’s Court of Final Appeal–Should We Worry? 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 485 Horace Yeung
  • The Supreme Court of Nigeria Decision in Re: Abdullahi Re-Echoing Ubi Jus Ibi Remedium: A Shield and a Sword 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 471 David Tarh-Akong Eyongndi
  • The Criminal Sanction of Violence Toward Healthcare Workers 16 J. Parliamentary & Pol. L. 497 Dawn McKevitt

Windsor Yearbook of Access to Justice

  • Mapping Racial Geographies of Violence on the Colonial Landscape 38 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 1 Ingrid Waldron
  • The Consequences of Unfreedom: Learning from Story Amidst a Global Climate Crisis38 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 30 Meghan Robinson
  • Incomplete Justice: The Costs of Partial Indemnity 38 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 46 Adil Abdulla
  • Integrating Social Work within Legal Clinics: An Inter-Professional Perspective to Address Social-Legal Needs 38 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 10 Alicia Lam, Vanessa Emery, Renee Griffin, Michael Saini
  • “A So-Called Tenants’ Union”: Defining the Organizational Power of Tenants within and Outside the Law 38 Windsor Y.B. Access to Just. 75 Seema Shafei

Supreme Court Law Review vol. 105 Forgotten Foundations of The Canadian Constitution

Forgotten Foundations of the Canadian Constitution: An Introduction – Brian Bird & Derek Ross (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 1 – 11

Special Essay

  •  The Forgotten Roots of Canada’s Living Tree: Constitutional Interpretation and the Rule of Law – The Honourable Marshall Rothstein C.C., Q.C. (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 15 – 36

 Part I – First Principles: The Supremacy of God and The Rule of Law

  •  God in the Constitution: The Supremacy of God Clause in the Preamble to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms – Dwight Newman, Q.C. (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 39 – 56
  •  The First Division of Power: State Authority and the Preamble to the Charter – John Sikkema (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 67 – 93
  •  The Rule of Law in Judicial Review Today – Mark Mancini (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 95 – 118

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 Part II – Limiting and Delimiting Charter Rights and Freedoms

  •  Resetting the Foundations: Renewing Freedom of Expression under Section 2(b) of the Charter – Jamie Cameron (2022) (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 121 – 151
  •  Pluralism and Freedom from Assimilation: A Foundation for a “Free and Democratic Society” – Derek Ross (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 153 – 188
  •  The Truck and the Brakes: Understanding the Charter’s Limitations and Notwithstanding Clauses Symmetrically – Geoffrey T. Sigalet (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 189 – 222

 Part III – The Charter’s Underexplored “General” Clauses

  •  Unchartered Rights and the Free and Democratic Society – Brian Bird (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 225 – 246
  •  “The Rights Retained By The People”: The Implications of the Ninth Amendment for the Interpretation of Section 26 of the Charter – Matthew P. Harrington (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 247 – 283
  •  All the Voices of Religious Freedom – Blair Major (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 285 – 321
  •  Section 31 and the Charter’s Unexplored Constraints on State Power – André Schutten and Tabitha Ewert (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 322 – 354

Part IV – The Foundational Role of Constitutional History

  •  Applied Legal History and the Principled Way Forward to the Recognition of Implied Fundamental Rights – Ryan Alford (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 359 – 393
  •  Bringing About a Reformation? Religious Freedom and Canadian Constitutionalism, 1759-1774 – Kristopher E.G. Kinsinger (2022) 105 S.C.L.R. (2d) 395 – 417

HeinOnline Journals

These journals are available electronically in the online library resources.

The June content update includes 11 new titles, including 6 from the recent addition of Springer Journals.

Blog Round Up June 2022

by | Jul 8, 2022 | Blogs

A round-up of blog posts and online articles gathered from the Manitoba legal community during the month of June.

Brodsky Amy & Gould

Davis Cyber Law

Matthew Gould Blog (Criminal Law)

MLT Aikins

Michael Dyck

Pitblado Law Blog

Robson Crim Legal Blog

TDS law

New Provincial Court Notices

by | Jun 24, 2022 | Notices, Provincial Court

June 16, 2022 – 2pm Trials Pilot Project

Due to decreased demand for 2pm trials and preliminary inquires, they will no longer be posted online. Trials can still be scheduled by contacting the Early Disposition Coordinator. See the full notice for more information and contacts.


June 22, 2022 – Prisoner Transport, Imposition of a Penitentiary Sentence

Due to the evolution of video appearances for court matters, the previous directive requiring in person appearance by those potentially facing a penitentiary sentence has been modified to allow for video appearance if judicial permission is sought three days in advance.

All Provincial Court notices and practice directions are available on the Courts Website.

Wills and Trusts Collection Update

by | Jun 22, 2022 | New Books, Wills and Estates

The library’s collection continues to be updated and expanded with new editions and titles, with the latest update to Widdifield on Executors and Trustees. Read below for a summary of this authoritative title and then keep scrolling to see what over resources we have in the area of Wills and Estate Law.

Widdifield on Executors and Trustees

“This seminal classic of Canadian legal literature has been completely revised and updated by an author team drawn from the front ranks of the profession nation-wide.

“Widdifield on Executors and Trustees offers a comprehensive exposition of the law relating to the exercise of the duties and prerogatives of the executor or trustee in Canadian law.

“Each of the 17 original chapters has been brought up-to-date with case law and legislation from all jurisdictions to provide a national perspective. To reflect the development of the law in this area since the previous edition, a new chapter focusing on the impact of family law upon the administration of estates has been added.”

The library has several other recent texts to help solve your Will and Trusts questions.

Lewin on Trusts — 20th ed.  KF 730 .L4 2020
Lewin on Trusts gives an in-depth analysis of both general principles and practical considerations, covering all aspects of trusts law, including creation of trusts, jurisdiction and choice of law, the role and duties, indemnity and remuneration of trustees, the rights of beneficiaries, dispositive and administrative powers concerning trusts, trust proceedings and remedies, and regulation of trusts and trustees.

Drafting Trusts & Will Trusts in Canada — 5th ed. KF 730 .K48 2020

“…examines both the general and the technical issues that can arise in this area of the law, and deftly combines advice on the substantive law with useful drafting direction. The commentary covers the full range of practical concerns that underpin trust drafting, and highlights the possible problems practitioners may encounter, from coast to coast..”

The Executor’s Handbook — 6th ed. KF 778 .G73 2019

 “…a comprehensive and practical resource designed to assist the executor, administrator or liquidator with this undertaking, and provides the information and direction required to administer an estate in Canada, from start to finish.”

Newsletters and Current Awareness

For the most current information be sure to watch our blog for regular updates to our newsletters.

 Estates trusts and Pensions journal  – “covers new trends in estates and trusts with special coverage of pensions issues. Informative articles, insightful comments on important cases and new legislation, along with a discussion of useful texts in the area, make this a critical tool for anyone involved in the estates, trusts and pensions areas, such as lawyers, trustees, actuaries, custodians, and accountants. Published four times a year, each edition is packed with vital information, saving you time, while ensuring you stay current on the latest issues.”

WeirFoulds Estates & Trusts Newsletter – Reports and comments on recent court decisions and other developments in Canadian estates and trusts law. This newsletter is part of our Current Awareness journals that are available for Law Society Members. If you are interested in receiving regular emails of any of these newsletters email us at library@lawsociety.mb.ca

This helpful resources is available in the library on our workstations. It includes primary sources, commentary, precedents, and finding tools for planners, administrators and litigators.

See our full Wills Collection for even more titles and resources.

The library will be closed on Monday, August 5 for Terry Fox Day.