Canada’s access axis

by Lisa Austin

This commentary was first published in the Globe and Mail on April 20, 2010.

Why do citizens need access to information held by the government? According to the 1977 Green Paper that essentially brought us our federal law, “Open government is the basis of democracy.”

Why do we need access-to-information laws? Because the government has strong political incentives to prevent the disclosure of potentially embarrassing and damaging information.

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo

More than 130 students spent a half day meeting and greeting faculty, students and staff at the law school's annual Welcome Day on Feb. 26, 2010.

For some, it was a reaffirmation of their acceptance to the Faculty of Law. For others, like Sarah Rosenbluth, it will help make their decision.

Congratulations to Gian Medves, Jim Phillips and Sooin Kim, our valiant team of climbers, for winning the United Way CN Tower Cup again this year, by raising a total of $1617. Congratulations also to all the community members who sponsored and supported the team. Many thanks for to all of you for your kind contributions.

The team is already talking about winning next year’s challenge and welcomes anyone who would like to join them in the climb.

Justice Albie Sachs

By Lucianna Ciccocioppo