Bringing International Human Rights Cases to the Canadian Courts:
A Discussion
International Law / Constitutional, Civil Liberties and Human Rights Law | Original Program Date: April 11, 2016
View an expert panel for a unique opportunity to:
- Explore how Canadian courts are being used to address human rights violations which occur outside of Canada.
- Engage in a discussion of the benefits and drawbacks of Canadian courts being used in this fashion.
- Get up-to-date on the variety of ways in which Canadian courts are being used to resolve extraterritorial human rights grievances, including recent cases and strategies using tort law, class actions, and enforcement of foreign judgement proceedings.
- Unravel the opportunities and challenges of Canadian courts being used to resolve these grievances.
- Discuss key issues such as use of judicial resources, separate corporate personality, and implications for the Canadian economy.
PROGRAM CHAIRS
Wade Poziomka, Ross & McBride LLP
James Rendell
MODERATOR
Kim Bernhardt, Bernhardt Arbitration and Mediation
PANELISTS
Alan Lenczner, Lenczner Slaght Royce Smith Griffin LLP
Peter Jervis, Rochon Genova LLP
Luis Sarabia, Davies Ward Phillips & Vineberg LLP
