UBC researchers can provide expert commentary on three proposed pipeline projects that would carry Alberta bitumen to U.S. and foreign markets. Next week the Joint Review Panel of the National Energy Board re-opens hearings for the proposed Enbridge Northern Gateway pipeline.
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UBC experts for comment on NHL lockout
As the National Hockey League lockout enters mediation, UBC experts are available to comment on the stalemate, the economic impacts and the eventual deal.
UBC Law receives $2M gift: Second largest donation to UBC Law by an individual
In memory of their late husband and father, Franklin Lew, Joan and Derek Lew have made a $2 million gift to the Faculty of Law at UBC.
UBC student wins Paralympic bronze
Josh Vander Vies, a UBC law student, has won a bronze medal in the 2012 London Paralympic Games.
When organizational culture hinders human rights
Prof. Galit Sarfaty studies why some organizations devoted to good causes sometimes drop the ball on human rights.
Conference brings Joss Whedon (Buffy, Avengers, X-men) scholars to UBC
With the recent release of Cabin in the Woods, The Avengers and the upcoming Much Ado about Nothing, many entertainment industry watchers are calling this the summer of Joss Whedon – the critically acclaimed writer, director and producer best known for creating the TV series Buffy the Vampire Slayer.
UBC immigration law expert available to comment on refugee act amendments
A UBC expert will be available to comment on expected amendments to Canada’s Balanced Refugee Reform Act – likely announced tomorrow – which may have significant implications for refugee claimants seeking protection in this country. “Bill C-11 passed Parliament in 2010, but has not yet been implemented,” says UBC immigration law expert Catherine Dauvergne. “Changes [...]
New UBC law building opens following Canada’s largest law school donor campaign
Today, UBC opened the country’s first new purpose-built university law school building in 30 years, a $56-million facility made possible by the largest private fundraising effort for a Canadian law school building.
Terrorism and Canada’s refugee system
Catherine Dauvergne says fears that Canada’s refugee system is a back door for terrorists are grossly exaggerated
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