1826: Papineau & Other Quebec Curios
Mention “Papineau”, and two things might come to mind depending on the context: the man or the metro station. However, contrary to popular belief, despite the influence [read on]
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Are You Ready to Know Your Rights? The LégisForum Colloquium is Here!
Tired of bureaucracy and ready to stick it to the man? Are you frustrated that you aren’t able to concisely know your rights? Or just curious to learn more about the [read on]
Fighting For Satire : Journal de Mourréal
Janick Murray-Hall’s satiric on-line publication squares off against big media.
The Federal Courts & Other Quebec Curios
While not as fancy as Canada’s best known court, the Supreme Court, Canada has its own national court in the form of the Federal Court. As part of the right of the federal [read on]
The Shop Around the Corner: Other Specialty Bookstores & Other Quebec Curios
In our final stop around Montreal’s microbookstores, we take a look at some specialty stores around the area that service anything from food to religion.
The Shop Around the Corner: Your Local Coop & Other Quebec Curios
In our next glance at shops in and around Montreal, we take a look at the composition and legal background behind cooperatives (“coops”).
Review of Freeheld: The Fight For Equality
Peter Sollett’s new film depicts a gay couple’s struggle for equal rights
Elections 2015: Who Stands for What, Where to Go, How to Vote, & Other Quebec Curios
Confused about the elections? You’re not alone. T. A. Wellington prepares a guide for the perplexed.
Book of the Month Club: Go Set a Watchman by Harper Lee
T. A. Wellington reviews the much-anticipated “new” book from Harper Lee, the first draft of To Kill a Mockingbird: Go Set a Watchman.
Fierté/Pride 2015: Come Out – Ally !
Pride week begins with a lecture about discrimination against intersex, trans, and queer people.
Through My Brown Gay Lens: I Do and Yes I Do
In wake of the recent decision to legalize same-sex marriage in the US, Sinj reflects on how he reached his conclusions on the topic.
No Appeals Without Laws & Other Quebec Curios
A continuing series about landmarks in Old Montreal, we explore the Quebec Court of Appeals building.
The Eighteen Floors of Justice & Other Quebec Curios
Looking at the Palais de justice of Montreal and the courts it houses.
Quebec’s Not-So-Little Red Book & Other Quebec Curios
The final chapter in Quebec’s legal history: the revision and implementation of the Civil Code of Quebec.
Cartier’s Dream: The Old Dinosaur of Quebec Law & Other Quebec Curios
Exploring George Étienne Cartier’s plan for the codification of Quebec laws. Part three of a supposedly part two of Quebec law.
We Have Never Used the Napoleonic Code & Other Quebec Curios
Exploring the history of Quebec law, part two: the British contribution.
Bruno Mars can’t “Marry You” & other Quebec curios
You know that little peppy song from about three years ago that Bruno Mars sings? “It’s a beautiful night/we’re looking for something dumb to do/hey baby, I think I [read on]
When the Supreme Court fined the Premier & other Quebec curios
Maurice Duplessis, tyrant or liberator? The Quebec premier for 15 years, Duplessis is known as the Premier that was friendly with the Catholic Church and oppressive to trade [read on]