Summer 2013

College of Law

Good news from Otto Lang receives Paying it forward One Bad Son honorary degree

A look back at Legal Follies over the past 44 years. Summer 2013

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EDITOR Sarah Trefiak Communications Officer College of Law University of Saskatchewan 15 Campus Drive, Saskatoon, SK S7N 5A6 Email: [email protected]

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Dean’s Message ...... 2 College News Ariel Sallows poster finds new home . . . . .4 . Preston Manning speaks on “Politics, ethics and faith” ...... 4 College of Law recognized for its support of Canadian Forces reservists . . . . . 5 Staff News ...... 5 Faculty News Former dean Otto Lang receives honorary degree ...... 6 Faculty Notes ...... 7 Where are they now? Tom and Audrey Wakeling ...... 8 Faculty Books ...... 9 Alumni News Good News from One Bad Son ...... 10 Paying it Forward: Alumni give back to a new generation of law students ...... 12 Reunions ...... 15. Alumni Notes ...... 15 Legal Follies ...... 16 Judicial Appointments ...... 19 Student News Western Moot Team wins McIntyre Cup ...... 20 Jessup Moot Team advances to Washington . . . 20 Aboriginal Rights Kawaskimhon Moot . . . . . 20 LLM News ...... 21 FSC LOGO HERE In Memoriam ...... 21 06 10 12

Otto Lang receives Good news from Paying it forward honorary degree One Bad Son

Former law dean Otto Lang receives Alumnus Kurt Dahl talks about his Alumni give back to a new his Doctor of Laws at spring recent success with rock group One generation of law students. convocation. Bad Son.

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not otherwise afford them. Finally, some of the During the course, students will gain alumni and hearing about their careers, recent funds generated through the 2013/14 tuition professional experience through work successes, as well as memories of their time at increase can be combined with money already placements in which they will interact the College of Law. with indigenous communities, working on raised through the Estey Chair in Business Law Building on the success of that event, we indigenous issues locally, nationally and campaign in order to hire a leading senior hosted another reception for our internationally. The intention is to have business law professor to teach in the college. alumni on April 24 at c5 restaurant in Toronto. students learn another perspective on legal The 2013/14 increases will also allow the More than 30 people, including alumni and issues, one not necessarily available in typical college to contemplate the expansion of novel current students, attended and after gathering articles. experiential legal learning opportunities in feedback that evening, we are convinced that areas such as business law, criminal law, family receptions in both Calgary and Toronto will Fundraising achievements law, Aboriginal law and agriculture law, to become annual or bi-annual events. We also name a few. For example, placing law students The past year has been one of the best hope to travel to other Canadian cities in the with members of the bar and judiciary with a fundraising years in recent memory for the near future to meet with even more College of view to having the students produce reflective, college. More than $2.9 million was raised Law alumni. academically oriented papers and projects is for initiatives like the Estey Chair in Business a type of initiative that needs to be explored, Law, the Wunusweh Lecture in Aboriginal Upcoming events Law, CLASSIC, and a number of student prizes and possibly supported, to ensure that the On August 15, a special dinner will be held to and bursaries. To read more about these University of Saskatchewan continues to offer pay tribute to the Honourable John Klebuc, as fundraising successes and some of the donors innovative, rigorous and comprehensive forms he steps down from his role as Chief Justice that made it all possible, see page 12. of legal education that produce the best and of Saskatchewan. I encourage our alumni to brightest legal minds in the country. In addition to some of the gifts mentioned in attend and celebrate the achievement and In fact, in the winter term of the 2013/14 that story, I am pleased to announce that the legacy of Justice Klebuc, who has been a dear academic year, the college will offer a new Law Foundation of Saskatchewan has agreed friend to the college throughout his long and course involving experiential learning to sponsor the college’s Gale, Jessup, Laskin, distinguished career. Western Canada, Aboriginal and Mediation opportunities in the context Also in August, the Canadian Bar Association Advocacy moot teams for the 2013/14 year of Aboriginal law. will host its annual Canadian Legal Conference in the amount of $92,000. In addition, the here in Saskatoon. As part of the celebrations, Law Foundation has topped the LLM Student the College of Law will be hosting a come- Travel Fund in the amount of $4,172 so that and-go reception at the Delta Bessborough we are able to offer our graduate students on Monday, August 19 from 5:30-8 pm. Watch $10,000 in travel grants. The college was also your inbox for all the official details as we hope granted $20,000 to support the upcoming to see you there! “Power in Law” conference. Finally, we also made an application for funding aimed at JD We also encourage you to save the date for student travel for legal conferences and we the Power in Law Conference, which will take have been granted $10,000 for this initiative. place November 7 and 8 at the U of S. This Consequently, thanks to the generosity of the conference, hosted by the College of Law, Law Foundation of Saskatchewan, we will be in will aim to generate discussion on equality, receipt of $126,172 of new money to support emotional well-being, and social change various initiatives. in the legal profession. More details on this event will be available soon at law.usask.ca. I should also note that due to the generous donations to the Centennial Student Engaging with the colleges’ alumni and Enhancement Fund, we have been friends is essential for the continued growth able to create a CLASSIC fund. and success of the college. I hope that many Donations to the inner-city legal of you choose to become involved with your clinic can now be made through this alma mater through one of our upcoming latter fund, which will directly benefit events in Saskatoon, an alumni gathering in the organization. your community, or through initatives such as the Dean’s Advisory Council. As always, we Alumni events a great success value your comments, suggestions and ideas On March 6, 2013, the college hosted and look forward to hearing from you. an alumni appreciation event for Sincerely, our Calgary alumni atop the Calgary Sanjeev Anand Tower. We thoroughly enjoyed connecting with more than 35

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Ariel Sallows poster finds new home

Richard Gibbons (LLB’76) generously donated a poster, which was created by the late Ariel F. Sallows, to the College of Law. Sallows, for whom the Ariel Sallows Chair in Human Rights at the College of Law is named, created the poster as part of his campaign to be elected to the U of S debate team in the 1930s. Gibbons found the poster while practicing in a North Battleford firm founded by Sallows.

Robert Feist (LLB’08) (left) from the Richard Gibbons Law Office presents a poster created by Ariel Sallows to Associate Dean Barbara von Tigerstrom, who accepted the artwork on behalf of the college .

Preston Manning speaks on “Politics, ethics and faith”

On Feb. 12, former Canadian politician Preston Manning In addition to the Stack Lecture, the College of Law also hosted delivered the College of Law’s John Stack Memorial Lecture the Fifth Gertler Family Lectureship in Law. This lecture was entitled “Politics, Ethics and Faith” to an audience of more than presented by Professor Laurel Terry from Penn State Dickinson 250 people at the Neatby-Timlin Theatre on campus. School of Law, who spoke about global trends in lawyer regulation, identifying some of the key developments Manning was a Canadian Member of Parliament from 1993 and trends that seem to be emerging in lawyer to 2002, leader of the Reform Party of Canada from 1987 to regulation. On Jan. 17 and 18, Brian Beresh, QC, 2000 and leader of Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition from 1997 the Silas E. Halyk Visiting Scholar in Advocacy, to 2000. Manning continues to think deeply on issues of ethics delivered two lectures discussing the basics in politics and of faith in the public sphere, and his lecture and the future of advocacy in the context of explored such themes. technological change.

Manning is currently a Senior Fellow of the Fraser Institute To watch these and other special lectures and President and CEO of the Manning Centre for Building online, visit law.usask.ca and click on “Guest Democracy. Speakers.”

Prestion Manning speaks at the Neatby Timlin Theatre on February 12 .

Photo by David Stobbe

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Staff News

(l to r): Brigadier General Kelly Woiden, chief of staff of the Army Reserve, Professor Norman Zlotkin and Captain Luke Coupal . Photo by Corporal Heather MacRae, Canadian Armed Forces Photo,

College of Law recognized for its Lorrie Sorowski (above) joined support of Canadian Forces reservists the College of Law on March 18 as the executive assistant to the associate deans and external chairs. The U of S College of Law received Professor Norman Zlotkin accepted the Sorowski will provide confidential recognition from Canada’s military for its award on behalf of the college. Dean Sanjeev and high-level administrative and support of the country’s primary reserve Anand said in the news release pertaining to communication support to and for the force. the award that the College of Law is proud to associate deans, external chairs and support reservists. “Allowing our students the other executives within the Dean’s At a June 7 ceremony held at the Canadian opportunity to serve Canada is important not Office. She formerly held the position War Museum in Ottawa, the college was only to the country, but also to the student of awards co-ordinator at the College presented with the Special Award for experience, adding diverse perspectives and of Graduate Studies and Research, and Support to Student Reservists, the result of a real-life examples to class discussions,” he prior to that, she was the assistant to nomination by Captain Luke Coupal of the 38 said. the associate dean for the College of Signal Regiment, 4 Squadron Saskatoon and Graduate Studies and Research. a law student since 2009. A 10-year reservist, A total of 19 organizations, including Coupal said the people in college helped businesses and other academic institutions Sara Mueller returned as the research make it possible for him to balance both his from across the country, were recognized facilitator for the College of Law on education and his service to Canada. by the Canadian Forces Liaison Council April 9 following her maternity leave. (CFLC) at its biennial awards ceremony. In this position she provides excellent “The faculty and staff were very supportive The CFLC is a group of civilian business research support to our faculty in making whatever scheduling changes leaders and educators who volunteer their members and we are excited to have were necessary to allow me to lead my unit time to promote the primary reserve force, her back at the college. on exercises without causing detriment Canada’s part-time military, by highlighting to my legal education,” said Coupal in a the benefits of reserve force training and media release. “They gave me extensions experience to the civilian workplace. Its vision on assignments, rescheduled my final is that all organization leaders in Canada exams, and even gave me an entire year actively support reservists. leave of absence so that I could deploy to Afghanistan.” This article originally appeared in On Campus News.

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Feature: Former dean Otto Lang receives honorary degree The Honourable Otto Lang, PC, OC, QC, former dean of the College of Law, was presented with an honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the University of Saskatchewan’s convocation ceremony on June 5, 2013.

Lang was recognized for his significant vision of a significant law school located Bachelor of Laws. He has also taken some contributions to the legal, social, political and in Western Canada, and despite being the time to reflect on the times he granted business development of Canada. He was then youngest dean in North America, the same honour to other distinguished born in Saskatchewan, was a Rhodes Scholar, he attracted an outstanding faculty and individuals while he was dean. “I vividly and at the age of 29, was appointed the taught some of Canada’s most distinguished remember the days when I presented others dean of the College of Law at the University lawyers, politicians and business people. with their honorary degrees, including of Saskatchewan. Lang brought with him a Professor Frank Scott and former Prime Otto Lang continues to serve as a volunteer Minister Louis St. Laurent,” says Lang. in his community, where his vision and drive shapes the lives of Canadians. In 1999, he was Honorary degrees are awarded to made an Officer of the Order of Canada. outstanding individuals who have made a worthy and unique contribution, and Lang notes that it is interesting that he are the highest honour the University of received his honorary doctorate of laws Saskatchewan can bestow. exactly 60 years after he received his Chancellor Vera Pezer, The Hon . Otto Lang and U of S President Ilene Busch-Vishniac, at convocation ceremonies on June 5, 2013 .

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Faculty Notes

Associate Professor Doug Surtees will begin The College of Law’s newest tenure-track his term as the new associate dean academic hire, Clayton Bangsund, will join faculty on July 1, 2013. on January 1, 2014. Bangsund, a native of Langenburg, Saskatchewan, specializes in Associate Professor Norman Zlotkin the commercial law area. delivered two public lectures at the University of Waikato in New Zealand Patricia Hania, a PhD candidate at Osgoode entitled Land Claims at the community level: Hall Law School, will join faculty for a one- The Canadian Experience, and Customary year term as an assistant professor, teaching Indigenous Adoption in Canada: Emerging in the areas of water and environmental law. Issues. A number of College of Law professors were On June 7, 2013, College of Law faculty and On July 1, 2013, Siobhán Wills, an expert nominated by their students for University staff gathered at the home of Glen Luther in the law of armed conflict, began her six- of Saskatchewan Students’ Union teaching to celebrate the retirements of Marie-Ann month term as holder of the Ariel F. Sallows awards this year. Dwight Newman, Michael Bowden and Tim Quigley. Chair in Human Rights. Plaxton, Felix Hoehn, Robin Hansen, Professor Ronald Cuming was selected Ibironke Odumosu-Ayanu, Glen Luther Professor John Wade of Bond University as the 2013 winner of the Law Students’ and Doug Surtees all received nominations. joined the college as the Law Foundation of Association (LSA) Teaching Excellence Saskatchewan chairholder on July 1, 2013. Award. An expert in family law and mediation, The U of S Board of Governors has granted Wade will be a great addition to our dispute Barbara von Tigerstrom, full professor resolution group. status, effective July 1, 2013.

Assistant Professor Felix Hoehn was honoured with the Luther College and University of Regina Arts Award for Scholarly Writing for his book, Reconciling Sovereignties: Aboriginal Nations and Canada at the Saskatchewan Book Awards on April 27, 2013.

(l to r): Dean Richard Kleer, Faculty of Arts, University of Regina, Felix Hoehn and Dean Volker Greifenhagen, Luther College, University of Regina

Photo by Dale Williams

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Tom and Audrey Wakeling left Saskatchewan and their careers at the University of Saskatchewan over Where are 30 years ago, but they both still carry fond memories of the province and their time at the College of Law . they now? We spoke with the two former law professors to learn about where they are now and the path that led them Tom and Audrey Wakeling there .

Audrey Wakeling (nee Leinan) met Tom also enjoyed the camaraderie Tom in 1973 while she was working in between students and faculty and Regina during the summer between says his favourite thing about being attending law school at the U of S. A a part of the college was monitoring short time later, in June of 1974, they the success of his former law students were married. Tom had just graduated and fellow faculty. “Many of my with his LLB from Queen’s University former students have sat on the Court and Audrey was preparing to enter of Appeal—like Justices Jackson, her final year of legal studies at the Richards and Hunter – while others U of S. Tom joined the faculty at the have become Court of Queen’s Bench College of Law that same year, and judges in Saskatchewan, and after Audrey finished her LLM from the , I’ve also kept tabs University of Illinois in 1977, she too on some of my colleagues—Clackson, began teaching at the college. “I really Yamauchi, Erb and Horner—and have wanted to teach tax, but at the time, enjoyed seeing them succeed.” He I had only taken two tax classes,” she notes that the college produced great said. Don Clark, who was dean at the lawyers, but also great academics, like time, initially told Audrey there was Beth Bilson, Donna Greschner and “no way” she would teach tax, but that Peter MacKinnon. fall she was thrown into the fire and taught basic and advanced tax. Tom also enjoyed the Audrey says she thoroughly enjoyed teaching tax, as well as torts, at the U camaraderie between of S. “It really formed the basis for my students and faculty and future practice.” Her greatest claim to says his favourite thing fame, however, may be her master’s thesis “Corroboration in Canadian Law,” about being a part of the which was cited by the Supreme Court college was monitoring of Canada in Vetrovec v. The Queen, the success of his former [1982] 1 S.C.R. 811. law students and fellow As for her favourite memory of her faculty . time at the College of Law, Audrey says the Friday afternoon curling excursions were always fun. “Classes weren’t After a few years of teaching law, scheduled for Friday afternoon, so Audrey and Tom began considering both faculty and students would head a move to Edmonton. Audrey often Former College of Law down to the curling rink and play talked about it, but Tom was reluctant faculty members, Audrey some games.” She also notes that while and Tom Wakeling . to leave his career and family. it was a “fun league” Tom was always a However, that changed after more serious curler than she was. he attended a conference in Jasper

8 SUMMER 2013 www.law.usask.ca University of Saskatchewan faculty news in 1980. “He was impressed by the parks and golf courses as he travelled through Faculty Books Edmonton, and he was ready for a change,” recalls Audrey. The Wakelings began applying for jobs, and by June Youth Criminal Justice Law, The Law of the Canadian of 1981, they had purchased a house in 3rd edition Constitution Edmonton. Nicholas Bala and Sanjeev Anand Guy Régimbald and Dwight Newman Audrey joined Witten Vogel and Lyons Softcover 758 pgs. Hardcover 1000 pgs. (now Witten LLP), became partner in 1983, Published: December 2012 Published: March 2013 and has been working there ever since. ISBN-13: 9781552213162 ISBN: 9780433457350 Tom received his LLM from the University $60.00 $240.00 of Illinois in 1982 and became a partner with Fraser Milner Casgrain in 1983. The focus of this Constitutional book is the Youth law can be Tom says leaving Saskatchewan was one Criminal Justice complex, and of the most difficult decisions he’s ever Act (YCJA), which successful made. “Saskatchewan is my spiritual came into force navigation home. My father grew up there and he in 2003, and the through the and my mother raised their entire family amendments to topic often in Saskatchewan. I also had a number of the Act which requires a friends, which made it difficult to leave.” came into force thorough Despite the tough decision, Tom and in October examination Audrey have thoroughly enjoyed their life 2012. The 2012 of potential in Edmonton, and still keep close ties with amendments can in turn best be issues from friends, family and the legal community understood as the response of the many different perspectives. This new in Saskatchewan. In fact, Tom is part of current federal government to perceived volume offers precisely that. Co-written a lineage that has been involved with limitations of the 2003 law, as well as by an academic and a practitioner the Law Society of Saskatchewan for a response to some decisions of the with backgrounds in both civil law and more than 100 years. “My grandfather, Supreme Court of Canada interpreting common law, The Law of the Canadian Bertram Melville Thomas Clarkson the YCJA. The present edition discusses Constitution provides a comprehensive Wakeling, became a member of the Law caselaw interpreting the Act, recent social look at constitutional law that is unique in Society of Saskatchewan on December science literature, and changes in the its coverage. From the division of powers 24, 1912. He remained on the rolls until political context and social perception in sections 91 and 92, to the Charter of his death in 1965. My father, Thomas of youth crime since the YCJA came into Rights and Freedoms, to constitutional Clarkson Wakeling, was admitted as a force. Previous editions of the book have matters relating specifically to Aboriginal member on June 16, 1950 and remained been cited approvingly by all levels of communities, this practical, exhaustive a member until he was appointed to courts in Canada including the Supreme resource is poised to become the go-to the Court of Appeal on December 13, Court of Canada. reference for lawyers, law students, judges 1984. I was a member of the society from and adjudicators across the country. The book includes discussion of approximately 1980 until I was appointed constitutional, evidentiary, and procedural www.store.lexisnexis.ca to the bench this past February,” explains issues that are relevant to youth justice; Tom. it also explores some of the ethical and Tom’s appointment to the Court of practical issues that confront lawyers and Queen’s Bench in Alberta came on other professionals working in the youth February 7, 2013, and he is enjoying his justice system. As well, it considers the new position immensely. “It’s a huge time broader social and political context for commitment and a steep learning curve, issues of adolescent offending and youth but I’m enjoying the challenge,” he says. justice. And, knowing how Tom and Audrey deal www.irwinlaw.com/store/product/708/ with change, this new chapter in their lives youth-criminal-justice-law-3rd-edition should be another successful one.

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Feature: Good news from One Bad Son Lawyer, drummer and College of Law alumnus Kurt Dahl (LLB’05, LLM’09), may have left the prairies and moved to Vancouver with his rock band One Bad Son, but he’s still brave enough to visit Saskatoon in the dead of winter. Last December, he and his band decided to spend three days on the outskirts of the city in frigid minus 35 degree temperatures to film the music video for Scarecrows, the second single from their self-titled album.

Photo by Mark Maryanovich

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Feature: “It was the coldest thing we’ve done as a Dahl plans to build on the success of One Back when the band was just starting out and band,” says Dahl. Friends, family and fans Bad Son’s recent album and will soon be Dahl was a student at the College of Law, he also braved the winter air to be included as launching his own website, lawyerdrummer. thought it would be appropriate to use the extras in the band’s first professional video. com which will combine his two passions— legal term, Force Majeure, as the name of one Good news from Dahl adds, “We all nearly froze to death, so music and the law. “My goal is for it to be of their singles. “We had a song with no title, all subsequent videos will be a breeze in the go-to site for all musicians and music and I was reading about force majeure in comparison.” industry professionals in Canada.” Dahl says contract law,” says Dahl. “It just sounded cool, he’ll be posting tons of legal advice, industry and seemed to fit the ‘bigness’ of the song.” One Bad Son While most people wouldn’t necessarily advice, career advice and other resources for choose such harsh conditions as the musicians. “I feel like I can give back some So besides shooting music videos, touring, setting for a rock music video, Dahl says knowledge that I’ve acquired over the last and launching a website, what’s next for it was important to stay true to the song. decade, on the music side and the legal side Dahl? Perhaps writing a song about lawyers? “I’ve always felt like the song sounded like of things. Knowledge I would have loved to He says he’ll see what he can do, “Maybe I’ll winter—that feeling of desolation that can have when I started out on this journey.” try to work ‘nemo dat quod non habet’ into the come from a prairie winter. Saskatoon in next album.” December seemed like the perfect way to The creation of Dahl’s new website won’t be capture that feeling.” the first time he’s mixed music and the law.

The prairie charm of the song and video must have caught on—Scarecrows hit #5 on the rock charts across Canada after its release in September. The song (which was also written in Saskatoon) along with the rest of the album, can now be downloaded from the iTunes store online.

Photo courtesy of Kurt Dahl

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2012-13 was the most successful fundraising year in recent Feature: memory for the College of Law Paying it forward: Alumni give back to a new generation of law students

In celebration and recognition of the College of Law’s most successful fundraising year in recent memory, of Note spoke with a few of our donors to learn about the stories behind their gifts and to find out why they felt a need to support their alma mater. While the common reason among donors we spoke to was an overwhelming desire to ‘give back,’ the specific initiative they wish to support varies widely. Our donors themselves vary too—from recent graduates, to alumni who have passed away—there is definitely a wide spectrum of individuals who find the College of Law to be a worthy recipient of their donation.

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Gerda Bloemraad (LLB’93) For Bloemraad, she hopes it’s a gift that keeps on giving. “I was born and grew up in the just hope that the recipients of the prize will go on to make a Netherlands. She received her difference in legal circles, especially in the area of immigration LLM from the University of Leiden and refugee law.” She says whether it be in the form of hands-on in 1968 and then worked for the assistance to individuals who desperately need help or through Dutch Ministry of Justice for a teaching, research or policymaking, she hopes students will go short period of time. After her on to better understand the challenges of immigration and find marriage to a geologist in 1969, solutions. “Being an immigrant myself, I know the roadblocks and she moved to Spain, Thailand, the uphill battles that immigrants have to face and so I like to England and Greece, eventually support students who are willing to help and who may one day settling in Canada in 1975. be part of the immigration and refugee policymaking process in Canada.” Upon her arrival in Canada, Bloemraad discovered that For some, giving a gift is part of the legacy they wish to leave once her master’s degree was not they are gone. Donald K. MacPherson (LLB’48) and his wife, recognized and so when her Elizabeth (Betty), did just that. Donald, a World War II veteran and two children were old enough former Chief Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench, to go to school, she applied to and Betty were married for more than 60 years after falling in love Gerda Bloemraad (LLB’93) recently established the Gerda Bloemraad Prize university once again. “Initially, as students while at the U of S. Before their deaths in 2010 and in Immigration Law for students who my objectives for going back to 2012 respectively, Donald and Betty made the joint decision to excel in Immigration and Refugee Law . university were to improve my leave $100,000 from their estate to the College of Law. English, pursue several academic interests and learn more about Canada, but when it became apparent that our temporary stay in Donald and Betty’s son, Les, who recently visited the College Canada was becoming permanent, I applied to the College of Law,” of Law to present the bequest on behalf of his parents’ estate, she explains. Once accepted, Bloemraad was finally able to pursue says that his parents were always proud of the University of her teenage dream of becoming a lawyer, graduating from the Saskatchewan. “Our father’s law degree was front and center on University of Saskatchewan in 1993 at the age of 48. his office wall from the time he started practice with MacPherson, Leslie and Tyerman until he retired as Chief Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench.” Les remembers his parents “I just hope that the recipients of the reflecting fondly on their university years and says they were [Gerda Bloemraad] prize will go on pleased to contribute to the College of Law. to make a difference in legal circles, Thanks to the MacPherson’s gift, the college can now ensure that especially in the area of immigration and the Wunusweh Lecture in Aboriginal Law will be an annual event. The remainder of the gift will support the Estey Chair in Business refugee law.” Law and CLASSIC (Community Legal Services for Saskatoon Inner City). At the time, Bloemraad had no intention of one day establishing a Brian (LLB’07) and Amy (LLB’08) Pfefferle decided to make their scholarship to the College of Law. She was more concerned with gift to the College of Law only a few years after they completed affording law school and had no idea that she would eventually their law degrees. “Amy and I were making the guest list for our feel so strongly about supporting the study of immigration law. wedding and were shocked at the number of professors from both Looking back now, she can fully appreciate the support she undergrad and law school who we felt were not only professors, received as a student. “I had a stimulating and interesting time but friends,” says Brian. In fact, Amy and Brian loved the people and in my three years at the College of Law and am grateful for the the college so much that they even named their family fish “Allan assistance received from then-Dean Peter MacKinnon, faculty Blakeney” after the former premier and visiting scholar gave his members and especially the students, who were so much younger approval. than I, but always treated me as one of them.” After seriously discussing the prospect of setting up a scholarship, The new Gerda Bloemraad Prize in Immigration Law established they realized that ”now”was as good a time as any given that they in the spring of 2013, will recognize the student with the highest would always have expenses like putting away money for tuition academic achievement in the Immigration and Refugee Law for their little daughter, Leah (3), and son, Max (born April 2013). course. This is the second prize that has been set up by Bloemraad. What they didn’t realize was how easy it would be to set up the She also formed the The Gerda R. Bloemraad Award which rewards scholarship. a law student who has volunteered with an organization that assists immigrants and refugees in Canada.

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“Our father’s law degree was front and centre on his office wall from the time he started practice with MacPherson, Leslie and Tyerman until he retired as Chief Justice of the Saskatchewan Court of Queen’s Bench.” Les MacPherson remembers his parents reflecting fondly on their university years and says they were pleased to contribute to the College of Law.

Les MacPherson (left) presents Dean Anand (right) with a $100,000 cheque for the College of Law on behalf of his late parents, Donald and Betty MacPherson .

The Pfefferle’s view their gift as a pay-it-forward to future students compete with other law schools who are also vying for top students,” after seeing first-hand the generosity of College of Law alumni when says Anand. they were students. “We were so inspired by the number of alumni that supported us while we were at the college by donating to help The dean also points out that donations can lead to exceptional convert our “retro” digs into the outstanding building the students learning opportunities that take place outside the classroom. now have.” Seeing the school physically transform before their eyes, “This year, our students were able to attend a record number of Brian says “It’s hard not to feel obligated to return the favour to conferences and competitions because of funding from individuals future students, even in a small way.” and organizations like the Law Foundation of Saskatchewan.”

The Amy and Brian Pfefferle Prize will be handed out to the student Due to the generous support of these alumni and friends, as well as who obtains the highest blended average in criminal procedure and a host of other donations including $2 million to establish the Estey evidence during their Juris Doctor degree. Chair in Business Law, last year was the most successful fundraising year for the College of Law since the Building of our Future Sanjeev Anand, dean of the College of Law, says gifts like the ones campaign. The college hopes to continue the trend and is working mentioned can have effects that are felt immediately. “Students to secure even more scholarships, bursaries, prizes and investment who are the recipients of prizes and bursaries are less burdened by in experiential learning opportunities so that future and current financial worries and can better focus on their studies, because they law students are provided with the highest quality legal education won’t need to work part-time to cover their costs.” possible.

Gary Bugeaud (LLB’91) understands that concept well, as he It may be a testament to the close-knit classes that graduate recently chose to increase the amount of the Gary and Tammy from law, or perhaps it is a reflection of the ”giving spirit” that Bugeaud Centennial Entrance Award from $8,000 to $10,000. The is commonly found in Saskatchewan. Whatever the reason, it is MacPherson Leslie & Tyerman LLP law firm also recently bumped evident that these are gifts that keep on giving—not only to the up the dollar amount of their entrance scholarship. “These students who benefit, but to donors as well. Just as a line from commitments, along with new renewable scholarships created Betty MacPherson’s online tribute highlights, “it is in giving that we by the College of Law, means that we are in a position to better receive.”

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Reunions Alumni Notes

Otto Lang (LLB ’53) was presented with The class of 1977 gathered for a dinner at the home of Joni MacKay an Honorary Doctor of Laws degree at the during College of Law centennial celebrations . U of S convocation ceremonies on June 5, 2013. The Hon. Barry Strayer, OC, QC (LLB’55) authored Canada’s Constitutional Revolution. In this book, Strayer shares his experiences as a key legal adviser on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Merlis Belsher (LLB’63) received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal in February 2013. Chancellor Emeritus Tom Molloy, OC, QC (LLB’64) announced the formation of Molloy Negotiations, the new home of his negotiation and consulting ventures. Howard Kellough, QC (LLB’66) received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Faculty members from the 1960s gather during centennial weekend . Medal for his work with the Canadian Tax (l to r): Donovan Waters, Ken Norman, Barry Strayer, Ron Cuming, Otto Lang, Rod Bryden, John McLaren, Doug Foundation. Schmeiser and Ed Tollefson. Missing: Jacob Ziegel and Julien Payne C. James Biss (LLB’67) received the Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal for dedicated service to his peers, his community and to Canada. Sheila Mann (LLB’88) was appointed General Counsel of Magmic Inc. Palbinder Shergill (nee Sandhu), QC (LLB’90) was appointed Queen’s Counsel by the Government of British Columbia. Brian Joseph Rolfes (LLB’91) was appointed to the Ontario Rhodes Scholar Selection Committee. He also has been given the Future Leader to be Proud of Award by Out on Bay Street. Clinton Sadlemyer, QC (LLB’91) was Members of the Class of ’73 toured the law building on June 1, appointed Queen’s Counsel by the Government of British Columbia. 2013 as part of their 40th reunion celebrations . (l to r): Rob Garden, Bill Hood, Ken Torry, Barry Bridges and Dwight Harbottle. The Hon. Denise Leanne Batters, QC (LLB’94) was appointed to the Senate of Canada on January 25, 2013. Marc Kelly (LLB’05) was named one of CBC Saskatchewan’s Future 40, a list of 40 leaders and change-makers. Sylvia McAdam (LLB’09) is a co-founder of the “Idle No More” movement.

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For most people, the thought of dancing or singing a song on stage in front of hundreds of people is terrifying . Yet for 44 years, students at the College of Law have been doing just that .

The term “folly” according to the Merriam Webster Dictionary, means “a foolish act or idea.” The concept of “follies” is believed to go back to the Folies Bergère, a music hall built in 1869 in Paris which featured operettas, comic opera, popular songs and gymnastics. The idea later travelled to Broadway as Ziegfeld Follies which eventually inspired films like the 1971 musical, Follies.

The College of Law at the University of Saskatchewan isn’t the only school to produce a follies show. According to a quick Google search, law schools at Boston University, the and Emory University all host a similar event. If you search YouTube for “U of S Legal Follies,” you’ll even find some videos of skits from recent years.

Top: Bud Estey, Bill Lederman, Bob King and Bill Russell perform as “Legal Fairies” . Middle: Poster advertising the 1970 event . Admission was $1 .50 . Credit: U of S Archives Bottom: Legal Follies 2010 . Credit: Boyce Photography

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While any sort of written history of As a student, Newman says he wasn’t Legal Follies at the U of S is sparse, a big performer in the show, but he students, faculty and alumni were does remember taking part in a skit willing to share their memories and that hinged on firing a toy gun. “I thoughts on the annual production. remember it wouldn’t go off, so we ended up having to ad-lib for a while, Robyn McMorris (LLBl’87), who which was all part of the fun. I did get now lives in Calgary, recalls when invited to join the men’s kick line, but Backstage preparation at Legal Follies 1980 . the event was held at Centennial I am pretty sure the world has Credit: The StarPhoenix Auditorium (now TCU Place) and all been better off for the fact I the last-minute professional touches have never done that!” by the Centennial technical crew that helped pull the show together. “We Now as a faculty member, would arrive at Centennial for full Newman is a regular rehearsals the day before the show, participant in Follies, doing a rather disorganized group, and whatever the students think the difference between the first run up for him to do. “There’s through and the second full rehearsal been a running genre for a was remarkable. By opening night we few years of me doing things were feeling quite confident about that I can’t really do, ranging the show—almost professional.” from various athletic feats to singing and dancing,” Current faculty member and past he said (possibly referring Behind the scenes at Legal Follies 1980 . Legal Follies participant Glen Luther to his interpretation of the Credit: The StarPhoenix has seen the event evolve over time. ‘gangnam-style’ dance at the “When I participated in Legal Follies 2013 show). as a student, we would sell out Centennial Auditorium (a 2000-seat Like Newman, Luther also theatre) both Friday and Saturday participates as a faculty member. night. It was truly a community event,” He even agreed to cut his hair and he says. beard off at a Legal Follies after-party a few years ago after students raised Luther says over time, the event has more than $2,700 for the Saskatoon seen a fluctuation in attendance and Food Bank and Learning Centre. The has been presented in a number of after-party, hosted by the Aboriginal different venues, including a few Law Student Association (ALSA), has years in church basements. Over the become another tradition of Legal past several years, the show has taken Follies, along with Dissent Night, Students rehearse for the Legal Follies ballet place at the Broadway Theatre— a pre-Follies fundraiser featuring (1984) Credit: The StarPhoenix something Luther says has helped Dissent, a band made up of law propel the event once again. “Being school students. on Broadway Avenue has really helped the show gain momentum. Older traditions, like the men and With ‘Legal Follies’ on the marquee, it women’s kicklines, are still honoured, has great visibility on the busy street.” but it seems each individual has their own favourite Follies memory Professor Dwight Newman agrees or skit. For Luther, it’s a toss-up. “I that the move to the Broadway would have to say it was either the Theatre was a good choice. “There time Nick Stooshinoff, Leigh Pedersen was a lot of stress in trying to sell and Geordie Pankiw dressed up as enough tickets for the shows at the Supremes or when then-student, Centennial Auditorium. The move Shilo Neveu, wrote Luther Says to Broadway has made things easier Reasonable Doubt and I sang with him and it’s a really nice, comfortable on stage.” atmosphere for a great show.”

Luis Romero playing guitar while the students gather around (1972) . Credit: The StarPhoenix

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Newman can’t recall one moment that intense experience of studying law,” explains particularly sticks out as his favourite, but he McMorris. Faculty participation was also was always impressed how former law dean important, and apart from starring in the Peter MacKinnon was such a great sport show, she says they also were more tolerant about being called to the stage for various in the weeks leading up to Follies. “We were skits. “I think students are just happy to see often not very prepared for class—we had a prof, or the dean, or even the president, been too busy getting ready for the show.” ready to go up and participate, so Peter MacKinnon was always a great addition While last minute preparations appear to to the show.” MacKinnon was also well have always been a part of Legal Follies at known for his long-running appearance the U of S, so too is the surprising level of with Professor Emeritus Dan Ish. The two talent on display year after year. Perhaps played Statler and Waldorf, two disagreeable it’s so amazing because there is little old men from The Muppets, and provided opportunity to sing and dance during civil play-by-play commentary from their balcony litigation classes, or perhaps it is because seats in the theatre. law students really are that talented. For instance, not many people knew Luther For McMorris, the best memories of Legal was a trapeze artist, until a Legal Follies Follies revolve around the charitable aspect performance in the 1980s during which he of the event, when each year, the organizing dropped from the heights of Centennial committee selects a local charity that will Auditorium and landed on a grand piano. receive all of the profits from the event. “I He argues however, that it was the concert thought it was always wonderful to find out pianist who was the star of the show. “He what we were going to be able to donate to would just stun people with how good he the chosen recipient, once all the bills had was.” been paid,” she recalls. McMorris agrees that the calibre of talent In 2013, the Legal Follies committee selected was impressive. “I remember having a new the Saskatchewan Cerebral Palsy Association appreciation for many of my classmates as the designated charity and helped to when I saw them perform and being raise funds for a lift system that could absolutely blown away by some of the be transported to homes of individuals performances. They were one talented diagnosed with cerebral palsy in order to group!” assist them with mobility. Meghan Watts, publicity director for this year’s show, says It is easy to see why Legal Follies has the initiative would not be as successful as become such a strong tradition. The it has been in the past without the support charitable aspect, the connection with of alumni and the legal community. This alumni and the community, and the escape includes individual and corporate sponsors from the routine of classes are all good who receive tickets to the Friday night show reasons for any student or professor to as a thank-you for their contributions. Watts contribute to the show. But, are there any emphasizes that the support “is something drawbacks to such an event? Newman that the committee very much values and thinks that there may be one. “Just generally, hopes to continue in the future.” all the student talent on stage at Follies is great, though it makes me think the Besides being a way to connect with the College of Law is potentially harming the community, Legal Follies allows students world by taking all this talent out of artistic and faculty the opportunity to get to endeavours,” he says with a laugh. know each other a bit better outside of the classroom. “It was a way to have fun and step away from the serious, often very

Top: A mime performs at Legal Follies in 2010 . Credit: Boyce Photography Middle: Faculty perform a skit at the 2010 variety show . Credit: Boyce Photography Bottom: Former student Rob Martz performs as one of the Blues Brothers . Credit: Boyce Photography

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Judicial Appointments

The Honourable Philip J. Clay (LLB’81) was appointed to the Ontario Justice of Saskatchewan to replace Chief Justice John Klebuc who is Court of Justice effective January 23, 2013, and will sit as a family court retiring to become a supernumerary judge at the Court of Appeal. judge in Brampton, Ont. Judge Clay came to Hamilton in 1984 and was Chief Justice Richards was appointed to the Court of Appeal in 2004. an associate, and then partner, with the firm of Harris and Henderson. Prior to his appointment to the Court of Appeal, he was a partner He became a sole practitioner in 2000 and was a presiding member of with MacPherson Leslie and Tyerman in Regina from 1991 to 2004. Ontario’s Consent and Capacity Board from 2002 until his appointment. He also served as director of constitutional law and executive director of public law and policy for the provincial Department of Justice in The Honourable Paul Demong (LLB’86) has been appointed as a Saskatchewan. judge for the Provincial Court in Regina. Judge Demong was admitted to the Bar in Saskatchewan in 1987 and Alberta in 1999. He began his The Honourable James Rybchuk (LLB’94) has been appointed judge career as an associate for the law firms of Whitmore and Company and of the Provincial Court for Melfort and replaces Judge Barry Morgan, Rendek McCrank. After leaving private practice in 1992, Judge Demong who is transferring to Saskatoon. Judge Rybchuk has worked his entire worked exclusively for Saskatchewan Government Insurance as a career with the McDougall Gauley law firm in Regina, where he became lawyer, senior counsel and most recently as associate general counsel. a partner in 2005. While working at McDougall Gauley, he spent nearly 10 years as an adjunct professor of law in the Faculty of Business The Honourable Kevin A. Lang (LLB’89) has been appointed as Administration at the University of Regina. a judge of the Provincial Court for Regina to replace Judge Darryl Bogdasavich, who is retiring from the Court. Over the past 20 years, The Honourable Thomas W. Wakeling, a faculty member at the he has practiced extensively in the areas of litigation and corporate/ College of Law from 1974 to 1979, was appointed a judge of the commercial law. In October 2012, Judge Lang was the recipient of the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta to replace Mr. Justice S. Sanderman Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal, which was awarded to (Edmonton), who elected to become a supernumerary judge as of Canadians for their outstanding contributions to their communities. June 30, 2012. Justice Wakeling has been a partner with Fraser Milner Casgrain since 1983. His main practice areas were constitutional law, The Honourable Shannon Metivier (LLB’92) has been appointed labour law and arbitration. as a judge of the Provincial Court in Saskatoon, replacing Judge Bria Huculak who is retiring from the Court. Judge Metivier has spent The Honourable Peter A. Whitmore (LLB’74), a judge of the Court her entire career at McKercher LLP law firm in Saskatoon, where she of Queen’s Bench for Saskatchewan, has been appointed a judge of became partner in 2003. She has appeared before all levels of court in the Court of Appeal, to replace Mr. Justice Robert G. Richards, who was Saskatchewan, has served on a variety of boards including the Lawson appointed Chief Justice of Saskatchewan effective June 30, 2013. Prior Heights Community Association, and is a mentor to law students to his appointment to the Court of Queen’s Bench, Mr. Justice Whitmore through the Canadian Bar Association mentorship program. had been a partner with McKercher McKercher and Whitmore LLP since 1989. He has also practised with G.H.M. Armstrong and Associates, Effective June 30, 2013, the Honourable Robert G. Richards (LLB’79), Wilson Drummond and Whitmore, Lane and Whitmore, and with a judge of the Court of Appeal of Saskatchewan was appointed Chief Whitmore Company.

Queen’s Counsel Harry and Rita Dahlem establish 2013 graduate scholarship

The following alumni have been Harry Dahlem, QC (JD’61) and Rita Dahlem (BA’69), have revealed their plans to leave a appointed Queen’s Counsel by the $100,000 testamentary gift in order to establish a graduate scholarship at the College of Law. Government of Saskatchewan: The Harry and Rita Dahlem Graduate Scholarship in Law will recognize academic Brian Banilevic, QC (LLB’82) achievement of graduate students in the College of Law, with a preference for students who Bruce Bauer, QC (LLB’79) focus their studies on the expropriation of farmland and/or agricultural law. Bradley Hunter, QC (LLB’85) Heather Laing, QC (LLB’93) This gift also makes the Dahlems members of the Greystone Circle, a society that honours Heather MacMillan-Brown, QC (LLB’96) individuals for their current and future support of the University of Saskatchewan. Members Theodore Nieman, QC (Ted) (LLB’73) of the Greystone Circle receive regular updates from the university about its progress and Gaylord Tessem, QC (LLB’69) successes as an institution, and are invited to enjoy exclusive university and donor events. George Patterson, QC (LLB’86) Heather Sinclair, QC (LLB’82) To learn more about joining the Greystone Circle, email [email protected]. Rick Van Beselaere, QC (LLB’82) Laurance Yakimowski, QC (LLB’76)

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Western Canada Moot Team wins McIntyre Cup

The College of Law’s Western Canada Moot team, consisting of Alexandra Fox, Curtis Mennie, Katherine Pintye, Stephanie Frazer and coach Ashley Smith, was victorious at the 2013 McIntyre Cup competition held in Victoria, BC, on Feb. 14 - 16. The team placed first among teams from the Universities of Victoria, British Columbia, Alberta, Calgary and .

The McIntyre Cup is an annual mooting competition for western Canadian law schools. Following their victory, the U of S team, along with the second-place team, advanced to compete in the National Sopinka Cup competition in Ottawa, Ont. on March 15 and 16.

(l to r): Stephanie Frazer, Curtis Mennie, Ashley Smith (coach), Alexandra Fox and Katherine Pintye Photo by Scott Bell

Jessup Moot Team advances to Washington

The 2012/13 U of S Jessop Moot team placed By finishing in third place, the team third at the Philip C. Jessup International was eligible to advance to the Jessup Law Moot Court Competition held in International Rounds in an exhibition Kingston on March 6 - 9. The team also category in Washington, DC on March 31 - (l to r): Jeremy Nightingale, Mary Culbertson, Marilyn Poitras (coach) received the award for fifth-place memorials April 6. The team competed through four (written arguments) and an award for best rounds of argument and gained valuable Aboriginal Rights respondent team in Canada. Team members experience from each round. Special Michelle Biddulph and Michelle Lang also congratulations to Michelle Lang, who Kawaskimhon Moot received individual awards for finishing as tied for first place amongst the exhibition The U of S Aboriginal Rights (Kawaskimhon) top ten oralists. oralists—an outstanding achievement in Moot Team, composed of Mary Culbertson and this highly competitive moot competition. Tyler Nightingale, and coached by Professor (l to r): Michelle Lang, Trevor Courtis, Michelle Biddulph, Laura Feehan, Taylor Schappert and Dwight Newman Marilyn Poitras, participated in the moot hosted (assistant coach) . Missing: John Gormley (coach) by Western University on March 1 - 3, 2013. The team represented a fictitious Cree Nation the “Wood Bison” in the simulated negotiation. The question the students wrestled with this year was an issue that has been proposed in Canada for a structural change in the legal land holdings of First Nations through an “opt in” program for fee simple holdings of First Nation land. The question was complex and the legal issues were everything from the original question of the status of Indian title to modern day Treaty rights and Aboriginal title.

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The 2012/13 Mediation Advocacy The 2012/13 University of Saskatchewan Moot Team travelled to Toronto for the McDougall Gauley Securities Moot Team In Memoriam International Competition for Mediation competed in the Davies Ward Phillips & Advocacy (ICMA) on March 11 - 15. Vineberg LLP Corporate/Securities Law Moot Cheryle Thomson Barks competition March 8 and 9 in Toronto. (BA’77, LLB’91), March 2013

Irwin Carson (LLB’66), June 2013

Mary Dantzer (BA’46, LLB’48), December 2012

The Honourable Robert Fraser, QC Back (l-r): Aleksandra Gracia, Glenn MacKay, Mark Kopitar (BA’49, LLB’52), March 2013 Front (l-r): Milad Alishahi, Neil Fisher (coach), Keira Lintz Lynne Greenhorn The 2012/13 Laskin Moot Team competed (BEd’73, LLB’76), February 2012 (l to r): Kaitlyn Harvey, Michaela Keet (coach), Adam McLeod, at the Laskin Memorial Moot competition in Marissa Leclair Edmonton on February 28 – March 2. Shirley Khan (LLB’83), November 2012 The 2012/13 Gale Cup Moot Team attended the 40th edition of the premier bilingual Hon. Judge Arthur McMurdo moot competition February 22 and 23 in (LLB’54), March 2013 Toronto. Roderick (Rod) McNeil (BA’68, LLB’69), January 2013

Back (l to r): Paul Olfert, Colton Fehr, Shawn Moen (coach) Hon. Judge Patrick Mooney Front (l to r): Emily Denstedt, Nicole Cargill (LLB’56), February 2013

The college wishes to thank the Law John Morgan Foundation of Saskatchewan for their (LLB’81), June 2012 support of the Western Canada, Jessup, Gale (l to r): Jared Biden, Meagan Watts, Tamara Denluck, Cup, Mediation Advocacy and Laskin moot W. Robert Pelton Andrew Dickson. Missing: Mark Brayford (coach) teams. (BA’71, LLB’72), January 2013 Andrew Svetkov (l to r): Jeremy Nightingale, Mary Culbertson, Marilyn Poitras (coach) (BComm’59, LLB’62), November 2012 LLM News Edwin Willes LLM alumnus, Paul Clarke Adryan Toth successfully defended Law (LLB’55), September 2012 (LLM’08), authored in 3-Dimensions, on March 28, 2013. His Kyle Block Understanding Curricular supervisor was Dwight Newman. Toth was Kyle Alfonso Block, a second-year Control: Rights Conflicts, Public also selected as the recipient of the Master’s law student, passed away on Education, and the Charter, a Thesis Award in the ‘Social Sciences A’ Sunday, February 17, at the age of book examining the issue of category for 2013. The award was presented 25. He played hockey with the UBC curricular control through at convocation ceremonies on June 5. Thunderbirds and Yorkton Terriers and the filter of constitutional was a talented musician. “Kyle was rights conflicts adjudicated by Current LLM student, Benjamin Omoruyi, taken from us far too soon. We are all Canadian courts. presented Taking Suffering Seriously: worse for his too early death; we are Protecting the ‘Right to a Nationality’ of all better for the life he lived so well. Anna Flaminio successfully defended Stateless People as an Obligatio Erga Omnes We will miss him,” said Dean Sanjeev Gladue through wahkotowin: Social History at the University of Liverpool International Anand during a special memorial through Cree kinship lens at Corrections Postgraduate Legal Conference in Liverpool, service held at the college. In honour of Kyle and his passion for hockey and Parole, on March 27, 2013. Supervisor: England on July 4, 2013. Omoruyi’s ability and music, his parents Anne-Marie Norman Zlotkin. to travel to this conference was made and Randy Block, have established a possible through the Law Foundation of scholarship to help underprivileged Nkasi Adams succesfully defended Guyana’s Saskatchewan’s LLM travel research fund. youth achieve their dreams following REDD+ Model and AmerIndian Rights, on either of these pursuits. March 26, 2013. Supervisor: Ruth Thompson.

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