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Hearsay
by CJSW 90.9 FM
From Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC), the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, and CJSW 90.9 FM, this is Hearsay. This podcast is for educational purposes only, this is not to be taken as legal advice. Should you need legal advice, please seek out a lawyer.
Episodes
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Hearsay - Episode May 27, 2026
The Notwithstanding Clause This episode is about the notwithstanding clause and its usage. The guest is law Professor Zaidi from UCalgary. The organization is Pro Bono Students Canada.
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Hearsay - Episode April 22, 2026
Hearsay Podcast: April This is the April episode of the Hearsay Podcast. In this episode, we spoke with Laura Warrington from BLG about the Federal Budget 2024 and 2025, and the expanded CRA audit powers. We started by giving a general overview of what the new provisions were, and discussed the...
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Hearsay - Episode March 25, 2026
From Ballot to Change: How Alberta's Referendum Could Lead to Constitutional Amendment This October, Albertans head to the polls to vote on some big constitutional questions: abolishing the Senate, picking provincial judges, and even flipping the script on which level of government gets the final...
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Hearsay - Episode February 25, 2026
The Art of the Agreement: An Introduction to Contract Law In this episode of the Hearsay Podcast, we (Cory Kroeger and Laura Noble) sit down with Professor Kamaal Zaidi of the University of Calgary to explore the fundamentals of contract law. We begin with an overview of the essential elements…
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Hearsay - Episode January 28, 2026
Building Canada Act and the Major Projects Office The Building Canada Act is a new federal law (enacted June 2025) that allows certain major infrastructure projects to be designated as being in the “national interest” and fast-tracked through approvals. Instead of navigating multiple permits and...
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Hearsay - Episode November 26, 2025
Immigration Law with Professor Kaamil Zaidi (Part 2 of 2) In the concluding half of this two-part conversation, interviewer Joshua Nahmias continues his discussion with Professor Kaamil Zaidi of the University of Calgary, delving deeper into immigration law, current challenges i, and the broader...
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Hearsay - Episode October 29, 2025
Immigration Law with Professor Kaamil Zaidi (Part 1 of 2) In this two-part episode of the Hearsay Podcast, interviewer Joshua Nahmias sits down with Professor Kaamil Zaidi of the University of Calgary to discuss his new book and the complexities of immigration law. Their conversation explores key...
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Hearsay - Episode July 23, 2025
Constitutional Crossroads: What Mathur v Ontario Means for Climate Policy, Energy and Canadian Law In this episode of Hearsay, we sit down with Professor Martin Olszynski, Associate Professor and Chair in Energy, Resources and Sustainability at the University of Calgary, to unpack Mathur v…
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Hearsay - Episode June 25, 2025
Hearsay - Episode June 25 In this episode, we interview University of Calgary Professor, Jennifer Koshan, to discuss the trio of Bills passed by the Alberta Legislature in December of 2024 that place restrictions on gender diverse youth in the areas of health care, education and sports. This is...
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Hearsay - Episode May 28, 2025
Hearsay - Podcast May 29 In this episode, we interview University of Calgary Professor, Jennifer Koshan, to discuss the trio of Bills passed by the Alberta Legislature in December of 2024 that place restrictions on gender diverse youth in the areas of health care, education and sports. Part 1 of...
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Hearsay - Episode April 30, 2025
The Imperial President? The Trump Administration’s Disregard for the Rule of Law with Jody Freeman - Part 2 NOTE to Listeners: This episode was recorded on February 21, 2025, prior to recent developments, including the attacks on the legal profession and universities as well as many of the…
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Hearsay - Podcast March 26, 2025
NOTE to Listeners: This episode was recorded on February 21, 2025, prior to recent developments, including the attacks on the legal profession and the rounding up and deportation of the Tren de Aragua (TdA) individuals. While the discussion remains highly relevant, some events discussed may not...
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Hearsay - Episode February 26, 2025
The Rise and Fall of Public Markets with Dan Wilson, Part 1 In this episode we interview Dan Wilson and we talk about the rise and fall of the public markets in Canada. Specifically, why less companies are going public and the role of private equity in this trend. Dan draws on his experience...
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Hearsay - Episode January 22, 2025
Video Games and the LawVide This podcast discusses e-sports and the law surrounding video games. Specifically, the discussion examines the intersections between law and the video game indusrty. With the rise in concerns relating to privacy, trickery, cheating, and labour disputes, the video game...
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Hearsay - Episode October 16, 2024
AI Health Law Part 2 2nd part of a 2 part discussion with Professor Lorian Hardcastle about the intersection of artificial intelligence and health law.
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Hearsay - Episode September 25, 2024
AI Health Law Part 1 Part 1 of a 2 part discussion with Professor Lorian Hardcastle about the intersection of artificial intelligence and healthcare law.
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Hearsay - Episode August 28, 2024
Entrepreneurship & The Law: Part 2 In Part 2 of this 2 part episode on Entrepreneurship & The Law, we continue our discussion with tips on starting and running a business, and the intersection of business and the law as it relates to leadership with guest Dan Wilson. Dan is an Assistant Professor...
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Hearsay - Episode July 24, 2024
Entrepreneurship & The Law: Part 1 In Part 1 of this 2 part episode on Entrepreneurship & The Law, we discuss incorporation, issues that start-ups often face and how to raise money with guest Dan Wilson. Dan is an Assistant Professor and Chair in Business Law and Regulation at the University of...
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Hearsay - Episode June 26, 2024
Changing Technologies: Legal Implications of Facial Recognition Technology - Part 2 As facial recognition technology continues to evolve, we are seeing more real world applications of this software. For better or for worse it is becoming a staple in many parts of every day life. In today's…
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Hearsay - Episode May 22, 2024
Evolving Technologies: A.I. Facial Recognition Technology in Canadian Law Part: 1 In this episode of Hearsay, we sit down with Professor Gideon Christian to discuss A.I. Facial Recognition Technology and its emerging use in the Canadian legal field. Topics of discussion include its general…
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Hearsay - Episode March 27, 2024
A primer on Adult Interdependent Partnerships, what they are and what they are not. Today we are joined by Jay Moch, a Calgary based family lawyer, to discuss the basics of AIPs.
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Hearsay - Episode January 24, 2024
Keeping Users Safe on Social Media - Part 2 In an online world where people can share their opinions and information freely, how can we make sure users are safe when using social media platforms? We are joined by the knowledgeable Emily Laidlaw, a law professor at the University of Calgary, to...
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Hearsay - Episode December 27, 2023
Keeping Users Safe on Social Media - Part 1 In an online world where people can share their opinions and information freely, how can we make sure users are safe when using social media platforms? We are joined by the knowledgeable Emily Laidlaw, a law professor at the University of Calgary, to...
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Hearsay - Episode August 23, 2023
In this month's episode, Keira and Amanda interview Sara Bagg, who is a Justice of the Peace at the Alberta Court of Justice in Calgary, as well as a sessional instructor at the University of Calgary Faculty of Law. They discuss bail, release orders, bail rights, and how bail works in practice.
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Hearsay - Episode June 28, 2023
Queen Elizabeth II's Life and Legacy - with Dean Ian Holloway On September 8th, 2022, the death of Queen Elizabeth marked the end of an era - a 70-year reign that spanned six major wars, major social transformation, and changing opinions towards the monarchy in Britain. We sat down with the Dean...
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Hearsay - Episode May 24, 2023
An Introduction to Feminist Legal Theory with Professor Jennifer Koshan What is Feminist Legal Theory? How did it develop and how does it apply to us? Professor Jennifer Koshan is a law professor at the University of Calgary. In this podcast, she gives us an explanation of what feminist legal...
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Hearsay - Episode April 26, 2023
Legal Aid Alberta - Part II In the second part of this 2-part episode, Shawn and Nana continue their discussion with Kelsey Sitar about access to justice, Legal Aid Alberta, and the job action that began in August 2022. Although the job action has since been paused, Kelsey provides important...
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Hearsay - Episode February 22, 2023
Legal Aid Alberta - Part I In the first of this 2-part discussion, Shawn and Nana sit down with Kelsey Sitar to discuss Legal Aid Alberta in the context of access to justice. Kelsey is a criminal defence lawyer that practices privately and as a roster lawyer for Legal Aid Alberta. As well as...
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Hearsay - Episode January 25, 2023
Jury Duty - Part II: A deeper dig (Part 2) This is Part 2 of hosts Amanda Cha and Emily Zheng's interview with Justice David Gates and Jennifer Ruttan where they explore jury duty in Alberta and Canada. Justice Gates is a Deputy Judge in Yukon and Northwest Territories. He was also appointed to…
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Hearsay - Episode December 28, 2022
Jury Duty - Part II: A deeper dig (Part 1) Hosts Amanda Cha and Emily Zheng are joined by two speakers - Justice David Gates and Jennifer Ruttan - to explore jury duty in Alberta and Canada. Justice Gates is a Deputy Judge in Yukon and Northwest Territories. He was also appointed to the Alberta...
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Hearsay - Episode November 23, 2022
Jury Duty - Part I: Foundation On this month's episode, Amanda and Emily interview Darryl Ruether, the Executive Legal Counsel and Director of Communications in the Court of King’s Bench of Alberta. This episode focuses on the administrative and procedural aspects of jury duty in Canada and is…
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Hearsay - Podcast October 25, 2022
2022 CJSW Funding Drive Episode In this first live episode of Hearsay, Amanda and Emily share their personal stories of life before and during law school while promoting the CJSW funding drive – Broadcast in Bloom.
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Hearsay - Episode October 18, 2022
Canadian Court System - Part 2 The second and final part of Amanda and Emily's interview with Justice Paul Jeffrey where they explore the court systems in Alberta and Canada. Justice Paul Jeffrey was appointed to the Court of King's Bench of Alberta in 2009 and has been serving since then. He has...
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Hearsay - Episode September 28, 2022
Canadian Court Systems Amanda and Emily interviewed Justice Paul Jeffrey to explore the court systems in Alberta and Canada. Justice Paul Jeffrey was appointed to the Court of King's Bench of Alberta in 2009 and has been serving since then. He has also been appointed to the Supreme Court of the...
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Hearsay - Episode May 16, 2022
Part III of Stephen, Robert, Divya and Sarah's discussion with Professor Jean Munn of the University of Calgary Faculty of Law and the former Chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission, Michael Gottheil.
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Hearsay - Episode April 14, 2020
Robert Hawkes, QC joins Hearsay to speak about defamation law in Canada.
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Hearsay - Episode April 19, 2022
Part two of Stephen, Robert, Divya and Sarah's discussion with Jean Munn and Michael Gottheil. Jean is a professor with the University of Calgary's Faculty of Law, and Michael is the former Chief of the Alberta Human Rights Commission. This episode discusses the remedies available through the…
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Hearsay - Episode March 15, 2022
In the second part of our series on employment, Geoff and Amanda sit down with Hayley Rushford, an employment lawyer at Samfiru Tumarkin LLP. They discuss employment accommodations, including those related to family status.
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Hearsay - Episode February 15, 2022
Part II of Selwynne and Ryan's discussion with Professor Jonnette Watson Hamilton of the University of Calgary Faculty of Law about residential leases in Alberta and the landlord/tenant obligations that flow from them. For more information, here are some resources on residential tenancy dispute...
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Hearsay - Episode January 18, 2022
Part 1 of a series on employment law. University of Calgary Faculty of Law Associate Professor Lorian Hardcastle and JSS Barristers Partner Ryan Phillips join Amanda, Athina, and AJ for discussios about covid mandates, privacy, and employment law.
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Hearsay - Episode November 22, 2021
Selwynne and Ryan sat down with Professor Jonnette Watson Hamilton of the University of Calgary Faculty of Law to talk through residential leases in Alberta and the landlord/tenant obligations that flow from them. For more information, here are the existing resources discussed in this episode…
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Hearsay - Episode November 16, 2021
What does it really mean to be "arrested?" Selwynne and Stephen discuss some of the procedural steps and interactions with Gabriel Chen of Calgary Legal Guidance. We learn about our rights, available services, and where arrest, detention, and charging occur.
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Hearsay - Episode March 17, 2020
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Hearsay - Episode February 18, 2020
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Hearsay - Episode January 21, 2020
It is slip and fall season! This month's edition of Hearsay features Catrina Thompson and Liam Walmsley delving into occupier's liability and personal injury law, and we're asking: What should you do when you get hurt on someone else's property? The episode looks at this commonplace legal dispute...
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Hearsay - Episode December 17, 2019
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Hearsay - Episode November 19, 2019
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Hearsay - Episode October 15, 2019
S02E02 - Humility and Patience
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Hearsay - Episode September 17, 2019
The first episode of the new season discusses the appointment process for judges in Canada, and features an interview with The Globe and Mail’s esteemed Justice Writer, Sean Fine. In a new, more conversational format, we address how the current process works as well as its history and some...
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From Pro Bono Students Canada (PBSC), the University of Calgary Faculty of Law, and CJSW 90.9 FM, this is Hearsay. This podcast is for educational purposes only, this is not to be taken as legal advice. Should you need legal advice, please seek out a lawyer.
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