Canadian feminist lawyer and women’s advocate
I need a high level of order in my living environment. This is a challenge at the best of times, as even living with just one other person does not always allow me the control over my personal space that I Continue reading On the move, part three
In July, I wrote about the importance of expert witnesses in sexual assault trials. I referred specifically to the appeal by musician Jacob Hoggard, in which his lawyers argued that the trial judge improperly allowed expert evidence to be heard Continue reading Unappealing decision
I had my final line-dancing class at the seniors’ centre last week and, while I can’t say I’m ready for Nashville, it was an altogether positive experience in many ways. It’s true that my newfound enthusiasm for line dancing may Continue reading Dancing queen
I’m not naïve about the systemic advocacy work I have been doing for the past 20 years. I know better than to hope for substantive success, regardless of what political party is in power or whether the issue is provincial Continue reading Democracy in action? Part two