The Docket

So, episode 116 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. We are trying a new format over here at the Taman/Spratt studios - a shorter podcast in your feed every two weeks - like clockwork! So on to the show… The Justice Minister has new a new mandate and with it a new supplementary mandate letter...

So, episode 115 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. We are trying a new format over here at the Taman/Spratt studios - a shorter podcast in your feed every two weeks - like clockwork! So on to the show… There is bad reporting and then there is the MacLeans Magazine piece on the Sullivan and...

So, episode 114 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. A huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work! We are trying a new format over here at the Taman/Spratt studios - a shorter podcast in your feed every two weeks - like clockwo...

So, episode 113 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. It happened again. Another minimum sentence was found unconstitutional. This time, in a case before Ontario Court Justice six women from the Pikangikum First Nation pleaded guilty to impaired-driving offences, and in a joint hearing, brough...

So, episode 112 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. Before we jump into our interview with professor Anthony Doob we take a moment to remember United States Supreme Court Judge Ruth Bader Ginsburg and talk about what will be a contentious confirmation process for the next Trump Supreme Court...

So, episode 111 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. It is time to talk about government ethics. From Duffy, to the Aga Khan, to SNC Lavalin, to WE - why all the scandals? Are there legislative fixes to be fund in the Ethics Act, or the Lobbying Act, or the Criminal Code? Is this all normal?...

So, episode 110 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. Hey look we have a sponsor! Let the podcast money start rolling in! But seriously a huge thanks to Emond Publishing ! Also a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me for editing the podcast at work! It is time to talk about th...

So, episode 109 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. For the past year the Canadian government and Minister of Justice David Lametti have been clear that they don’t have the power to stop the extradition proceedings against Huawei’s chief financial officer Meng Wanzhou. “Canada has an indepen...

So, episode 108 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. I has been a frustrating week. We start with a discussion about the protests that have swept the world following the tragic murder of George Floyd by the police and the hypocrisy of politicians. Speaking of politicians, we move on to talk a...

So, episode 107 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. This episode we pay a virtual visit to Mrs. Darling's grade 11 Understanding Canadian Law class at Haliburton Highlands Secondary School to answer some really great legal questions. Is mental illness a valid defence? If you help plan a murd...

So, episode 106 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. We start with some house keeping. Emilie has a new job working with the awesome human rights and labour lawyer Paul Champ . And, Michael is nominated for Canadian Lawyer’s Top 25 Most Influential of 2020 - you can go vote at Canadian Lawyer...

So, episode 105 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. First things first - sorry about the audio quality. Peter sounds good but your Ottawa hosts sound like we called in from 1920. A small Skype mic error on our end - but hell for a free podcast, not too bad. Making his triumphant return to th...

So, episode 104 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. Hey look we have a sponsor! Let the podcast money start rolling in! But seriously a huge thanks to Emond Publishing ! Also a huge thanks to my firm Abergel Goldstein & Partners who have not murdered me to editing the podcast at work! Events...

So, episode 103 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. Events are moving fast and things may have changed since we recorded but the impact Covid-19 is beginning to be felt in the justice system. Jury trials have been cancelled, jails are slowly waking up to the reality of the situation, and our...

So, episode 102 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. Its a tale of two politicians. Peter MacKay vs. Nathaniel Erskine Smith. One is smart, principled, hard working, genuine, and a leader. The other is Peter MacKay. We take a look at why MacKay’s record as Minister of Justice proves that he d...

So, episode 101 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show on iTunes and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. This is the last time we will ever talk about SNC - we promise. But we had to say a final few words after our confidential source sent us the SNC decision . And boy, were we disappointed. No victim impact statements, no victim fin...

So, episode 100 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. The Docket is 100 episodes old! Thank-you so much for all your support over the years. On this last episode of the year we take a look at the SNC-Lavalin guilty plea . It seems that the politicians and their media surrogates still don’t get...

So, episode 99 - a new record. Emilie is back! Ontario’s judicial appointments system is not broken, although Ontario Premier Doug Ford’s attorney general, Doug Downey, seems to be trying his best to destroy its credibility. Downey, you see, is attacking the current process because he thinks we should give him more latitude in appointing his preferred judges. Last week on TVO’s The Agenda , Downey...

So, episode 98 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. With Emilie on the campaign trial - and Oh My Goodness she has been killing it - special guest, former Supreme Court judge, and current mother-in-law Louise Arbour joins Michael and steps up to the mic to break down the latest Supreme Court case. In R....

So, episode 97 - a new record Last week we were so thrilled to be invited to do a live show at the Ottawa Podcast Festival. It was a great time and there were some truly awesome podcasts in the lineup. And who doesn’t want to talk about SNC-Lavalin and the ethics commissioner at 10:30pm on a Saturday night! This episode we open by talking about the hate incident at Ottawa Pride where a drag queen...

So episode 96 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. In the dog days of summer, as politicians hit the BBQ circuit, there Is nothing better to talk about than baseball and politics. We lead off with a dissection of Elizabeth May’s strange ideas about the possibility of the government directing a judge to sentence SNC-La...

So episode 95 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. It has been a hard couple of weeks. It is difficult to look in the mirror and confront racism and bias. But is is the only way to confront our countries deplorable, and on going, racism. The final report of the Inquiry into Murdered and missing Indigenous Women and Gi...

So episode 94 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the podcast - right? You should. In this episode The Docket goes back to high school to answer a bunch of questions from the Grade 12 law class at Mackenzie Community School in Deep River. A huge thanks to Jodie Primeau for hooking us up with these awesome questions. The kids are going to be alright. We also chat about...

So episode 93 - a new record. But you know that right? Because you subscribe to the show on iTunes and have already rated and reviewed the podcast - right? You should. Hey look we have a sponsor! Let the podcast money start rolling in! But seriously a huge thanks to Emond Publishing ! Now you can join The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and liste...

So episode 92 - a new record. Now you can join The Docket’s Discord chatroom. Join the Discord channel, take part in the ongoing chat, and listen to live recordings with this link: https://discord.gg/2TzUamZ SNC-Lavalin - the scandal that, just won’t die. Please make it stop. We look at the ethics of Jody Wilson-Raybould recording her phone call with Michael Wernick. The ejection of Jane Philpott...