politics

Harry MylesNovember 27, 2020

A Recap of the 2020 U.S. Election

As told through the five stages of President Trump’s grief: Denial, Anger, Bargaining, Depression, and Acceptance. November 3 has come and gone, and now we […]

U of T Law and Politics ClubNovember 2, 2020

A Recap of the Final Presidential Debate

Web EditorMarch 1, 2017

Quis custodiet ipsos custodes?

Justin Khorana-Medeiros (2L) Let me start by saying that I realize not everyone is as riveted by committee work as I am. Most people would […]

Web EditorMarch 1, 2017

O’Leary Isn’t Canada’s Trump. He’s Our Corbyn.

Matthew Cressatti (2L) My original intention with this column was to explain that it would be impossible for an extremist or an outsider to win […]

Norm YallenOctober 27, 2016

In Defence of Defence Lawyers

Norm Yallen (1L) Criminal defence lawyers should be recognized for ensuring that people accused of crimes receive a fair trial. Criminal defence lawyers in the […]

Web EditorMarch 31, 2016

Politics, Interrupted: An Interview With Professor Anver Emon

Tali Green (3L) Professor Anver Emon on terrorism policy, Islamic-Jewish taboos, and taming the political beast You may know Professor Anver Emon as that man […]

Web EditorSeptember 30, 2015

Canada’s system of refugee exclusion

Roxana Parsa (3L) The image of young Alan Kurdi lying lifeless on the shore brought public attention to Canada’s destructive policies and attitudes toward the […]

Web EditorSeptember 30, 2015

Politicians at U of T Law

Alex Redinger (2L)  It’s no secret that many politicians have law degrees. Many of our classmates have been involved in politics in the past, and […]

Web EditorMarch 26, 2014

Why John Tory will (and should) be the next mayor of Toronto

I’ve served as President of the University of Toronto Law and Politics Club for the past three years. In this role, I’ve attended speaker’s events […]

Aron NimaniMarch 26, 2014

Bill Graham Talks Law and Foreign Policy with Students

The Honourable William “Bill” Graham (’64) joined Professor Karen Knop’s new class. “Foreign Affairs and the Canadian Constitution,” on Wednesday, January 29, 2014. A former law professor and statesman, […]

Web EditorMarch 26, 2014

U of T Law hosts former detainee, grassroots activists, and experts to discuss immigration detention

Sofia Ijaz (3L) Deepan Budlakoti was born in Ottawa in 1989. His parents came to Canada from India a few years before his birth. They were employed by […]

Web EditorFebruary 26, 2014

House of Cards Toronto: A Journey to the Heart of the Rosedale Club

We both step onto the porch of the Annex townhouse. Chomsky knocks, and we are greeted by a young man, in a full suit and […]

Web EditorFebruary 26, 2014

Minister Increases Regulations on Universities

Over the past year Ontario has brought in a raft of new regulations restricting the fees that universities are permitted to charge, while also providing […]

Web EditorSeptember 25, 2013

Québec’s Proposed Charter is one of Intolerance, not of Liberal Values

As debate over the proposed charter of Québec values – which would, inter alia, ban overt religious clothing – continues, let me make one thing […]

Web EditorJanuary 30, 2013

Chris Alexander Speaks on Canadian Economy, Global Conflict, and Humanitarian Careers

On Monday, January 14th the U of T Law Conservatives hosted Chris Alexander, Member of Parliament for Ajax-Pickering. Appointed as Canada’s Ambassador to Afghanistan when he […]

Web EditorJanuary 30, 2013

Martha Hall Findlay Fireside Chat

On Monday, January 14th, former Bay Street lawyer Martha Hall Findlay (and Osgoode grad) sat down in the Faculty Lounge to discuss her candidacy for […]

Web EditorNovember 27, 2012

With Rob Ford Ousted, Toronto Star Named Mayor of Toronto

After years of planning, the Toronto Star and their downtown liberal allies have finally toppled the embattled Rob Ford and taken his place in the […]