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External Demolition Begins

At 8:00 am on February 2, 2010 the first blows were delivered to the old law school building.

Reflections on the Red Chris Mine Decision

Hosted by the Centre for Global Environmental and Natural Resources Law and the Liu Institute for Global Issues
On January 21st, 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in the Red Chris Mine case (MiningWatch Canada v. Canada (Fisheries and Oceans), 2010 SCC 2). Join a panel of experts as they discuss the implications of this seminal decision on the law and practice of environmental assessment in Canada.
Date: February 11, 2010
Time: 12:40 - 2:00 pm
Location: Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC, 6476 NW Marine Drive

New Faculty Appointment in Environmental Law and Sustainability

The Faculty of Law at the University of British Columbia is pleased to announce the appointment of Benjamin J. Richardson to its faculty effective January 1, 2011, pending consideration by the University Board of Governors.

Visit by the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada

On February 4, 2010 The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada spoke to a standing room only crowd at the Frederick Wood Theatre on UBC's Point Grey campus.

External Demolition of Old Law School Underway!

Faculty, staff, students and alumni gathered together on the morning of February 2 to witness the first external wall of the old law school building come tumbling down. At 8:00 am, construction crews fired up large hydraulic breaker and began knocking away at the building’s East Mall entrance.

Professor Michael Jackson Presented with the Inaugural Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award

Professor Michael Jackson received the prestigious Ed McIsaac Human Rights in Corrections Award from the Office of the Correctional Investigator.

Re-creation of a Fundamental Theory of Underwriting Insurance

Speaker: Professor Noriaki Uno, Chuo University Faculty of Commerce

Date: February 10, 2010
Time: 12:30pm - 1:30pm
Location: University Centre Lower Level, Room 174

Reflections on the Red Chris Mine Decision

Hosted by the Centre for Global Environmental and Natural Resources Law and the Liu Institute for Global Issues
On January 21st, 2010, the Supreme Court of Canada released its decision in the Red Chris Mine case (MiningWatch Canada v. Canada (Fisheries and Oceans), 2010 SCC 2). Join a panel of experts as they discuss the implications of this seminal decision on the law and practice of environmental assessment in Canada.
Date: February 11, 2010
Time: 12:40 - 2:00 pm
Location: Liu Institute for Global Issues, UBC, 6476 NW Marine Drive

Welcome to the UBC Faculty of Law

As one of the largest English language faculties of law in Canada, the UBC Faculty of Law is able to offer a very wide range of courses at the same time as depth and specialization in a number of areas.

Studying law at UBC means joining a vibrant community of students, teachers and visitors drawn from across Canada and around the world. The program is national in perspective and is distinguished by its resolute commitment to excellence in education and research.

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