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Podcast: Thirteen Economies, One Country: How the Highest Court Undermined a National Canadian Economy

Canada is one country, but economically it is a patchwork of 13 regional economies. Interprovincial trade barriers cost billions in lost productivity and innovation. As federal and provincial governments work to dismantle these internal walls, the question remains: why do they exist and why have they persisted?

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Justice Malcolm Rowe presents “The Supreme Court of Canada: The First 150 Years” in Grant Hall.

Marking the Supreme Court’s 150th anniversary

Queen’s Law hosted Justice Malcolm Rowe for a special lecture exploring how the Court’s role has fundamentally evolved since its establishment in 1875.

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Professor Nicolas Lamp, an expert in international trade, educates the next generation of trade lawyers, keeps government officials informed on emerging issues, and looks for new ways to understand how globalization shapes – and shakes up – the world.

Shaping the future of trade law

Professor Nicolas Lamp helps decode today’s shifting trade landscape — and with a new program, offers lawyers and business leaders insights into the new tariff era.

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Professor Gail Henderson has begun her appointment as the Allgood Professor in Business Law, directing research and leading Queen’s Law’s thriving business law program.

Advancing business law through leadership and vision

Professor Gail Henderson has been appointed the Allgood Professor in Business Law to further elevate Queen’s Law’s research capacity and to lead its thriving JD and graduate business law programs.

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Sex-motivated violence should be treated as hate crime

In The Conversation, Professor Debra Haak explores why current laws fall short — and how new legislation could help.

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QBLC Director Tomi Adebiyi and student caseworkers discuss strategies for a client file in an interview room at the Queen’s Law Clinics. (Photo by Alexandre Rehayem)

Training tomorrow’s business lawyers while supporting local innovation

At the Queen’s Business Law Clinic, students turn classroom theory into practice while providing much-needed legal advice to local entrepreneurs, charities, and non-profits.

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Black Future Lawyers co-founders Kasai Major-Browne and Emmanuel Adjepong-Akosah, both Artsci’26, meet with Black Law Students’ Association co-presidents Madison Shearer and Ryyan Elgalal, both Law’26, on campus.

Building bridges to law for Black students

Queen’s Black Law Students’ Association is helping undergrads launch a Black Future Lawyers chapter to support Black students exploring interests in law.

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Professor Lindsay Borrows accepts her award from Mayor Bryan Paterson and Kingston Economic Development Corporation CEO Donna Gillespie at the Frontenac Club on Sept. 17.

‘Making a significant impact’ earns Borrows Kingston award

Professor Lindsay Borrows has earned a Kingston 40 Under 40 Award for her exceptional contributions on behalf of Indigenous Peoples

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Professor Lindsay Borrows, Anishinaabe from Neyaashiinigmiing (Chippewas of Nawash Unceded First Nation), is an innovative teacher and researcher appointed the first holder of the Queen’s Law Professorship in Indigenous Law & Governance.

Borrows appointed to Indigenous law professorship

Professor Lindsay Borrows has been appointed to a new professorship in Indigenous Law & Governance, supporting her teaching, research, and community partnerships.

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Welcome to the Class of 2028!

During Orientation, first-year JD students built new friendships, explored their academic home for the next few years, and discovered the many opportunities Queen’s Law has to offer.

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Professor Bethany Hastie will join Queen’s Law in January 2026 as a faculty member and Director of the Centre for Law in the Contemporary Workplace.

Leading labour law scholar to join Queen’s

Professor Bethany Hastie will bring expertise on the future of work and labour regulation to Queen’s Law and the Centre for Law in the Contemporary Workplace.

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Elder Darrell Boissoneau provides opening remarks for “Widespread and Systematic – A Symposium on Crimes Against Humanity and Indigenous Peoples,” an event co-organized by Professor Kimberly Murray at Queen’s Law.

Exploring justice for crimes against humanity perpetrated on Indigenous Peoples

Leading Indigenous and international law experts gathered at Queen’s Law for a symposium hosted by Professor Kimberly Murray to examine how domestic, international, and Indigenous legal orders can be braided together to pursue justice and accountability.

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