There are significant differences between some civil and religious family laws in Canada, and around the world. If you are representing women, it is especially critical that you understand these differences when trying to resolve issues that arise when those relationships end. Join our panel of experts to find out the current status of get …
Family Law: The Intersection of Civil and Religious Laws in Canada Read More »
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Discover how the Hart Act of 1832 laid the foundation for emancipation, enfranchisement and the right of citizenry to participate in government and its operations, and why that matters today. The Hart Act represents the first true recognition of minority rights to participate in governance in Canada. Specifically, it enfranchised Jews to hold any …
Complaints of discrimination are brought before human rights tribunals frequently in Canada. To what extent is incitement to discrimination covered by the prohibitions against discrimination? Join our expert panel to learn about the latest legal standards in this area. Find out how you can navigate your case for the best results for your clients, including: …
Making Discrimination Complaints Before Human Rights Tribunal in Canada Read More »
Labour & Employment Law Perspectives With an increasing focus on EDI, Jews are not routinely seen as part of the struggle against discrimination. Some feel the teaching of diversity and development of equity departments is causing more discrimination against Jews. Find out what legal options are available to protect your clients from a labour and …
EDI, Equal Rights and Antisemitism in the Workplace Read More »
Analyzing Difficulties with Deporting and Extraditing Nazis and Terrorists Effective extradition and deportation laws are necessary to bring terrorists and war criminals to justice. As well, they are needed to protect the health and welfare of peoples of all states by combating and discouraging, through international co-operation, serious international and transnational crimes. How effective are …
How can you help fight anti-Jewish and anti-Israel activity on university campuses? Discover how you can empower students and faculty by offering legal resources to protect religious liberty and to reduce antisemitic bias at universities. Gain the tools you need to: Understand student perspectives, what’s really happening on campuses and in Law faculties and how …
Antisemitism on Campus – Legal Responses and How You Can Help Read More »
Terrorism is an enormous threat to our community, in Canada and across the globe. How can you help expose the links between organizations masquerading as human-rights organizations, but who are using donations to advance the campaign of terror against Israel and the worldwide Jewish community? Discover legal strategies from leading experts to hold accountable state …
Representing Victims of Terrorism: Stopping the Flow of Money that Fuels Terror Read More »
What can you, as a lawyer, do to get involved in Jewish and pro-Israel advocacy at a time when antisemitism is becoming more and more normalized and mainstream? Gain a new understanding of how to use human rights law to combat antisemitism and anti-Zionism, and to fight global injustice, from Canada’s leading expert. The Honourable …
Current Issues in Jewish and Pro-Israel Advocacy Read More »
“It begins with words.” This is the message Holocaust survivors are sharing with us today as they are seeing hate speech and hateful speech proliferating in the news, in our societies and online. According to B’nai Brith Canada’s Annual Audit of Antisemitic Incidents, in 2020 over 2,610 antisemitic incidents took place – more than 7 occurrences every day. …
