/channels/taxonomy/term/22821/all en /channels/channels/news/profile-pearl-eliadis-quescren-concordia-university-356814 <p>In Concordia University's latest Researcher-Member Portrait, <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a> talks about effective ways of educating the public about their rights and details her work related to the rights and interests of Quebec's English-speaking community. The Quebec English-Speaking Communities Research Network (QUESCREN) is a dynamic alliance of researchers, community members, and institutions that develops research capacity in English-speaking Quebec.</p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 19:09:08 +0000 webfull 199472 at /channels /channels/channels/news/core-faculty-pearl-eliadis-receives-2024-maa-distinguished-service-award-356806 <p>Each year, the ����ֱ�� Alumni Association (MAA) recognizes alumni, friends, students, faculty, and staff whose commitment has significantly impacted alumni life, the University, and/or the community. The honorees stand out for their impressive contributions and achievements in service to ����ֱ��, the MAA, and their respective communities. </p> Tue, 16 Apr 2024 16:12:29 +0000 webfull 199462 at /channels /channels/channels/news/experts-canadian-federal-budget-2024-356779 <p>Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland will present the next budget in the House of Commons on April 16, with the government facing considerable political pressure over the economy. Ms. Freeland says the economic plan will be about “building more homes, faster, making life more affordable and creating more good jobs.” (<a href="https://www.theglobeandmail.com/politics/article-federal-budget-2024-april-16/" rel="noreferrer noopener" target="_blank">The Globe and Mail</a>) </p> <p>Here are some experts from ����ֱ�� who can comment on this topic: </p> Mon, 15 Apr 2024 15:56:49 +0000 webfull 199427 at /channels /channels/channels/news/freedom-expression-mike-ward-file-arret-sur-le-droit-356744 <p>March 18, 2024 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a> recently contributed her expertise to an episode of "Arrest sur le droit," a podcast in partnership between the Supreme Court of Canada and the Quebec legal organization CAIJ. In Episode 4, Pearl discusses the SCC's ruling to the case of Ward v. Quebec (Human Rights and Youth Rights Commission), exploring its implications for freedom of expression. </p> <p><a href="https://arretsurledroit.caij.qc.ca/">Listen here.</a></p> Thu, 11 Apr 2024 20:36:55 +0000 webfull 199379 at /channels /channels/channels/news/quebecs-court-appeal-upholds-bill-21-few-exceptions-cbc-356191 <p>February 29, 2024 | <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a> speaks on "Breakaway with Alison Brunette" and "Let's Go with Sabrina Marandola" on the upholding of Bill 21 and what the ruling means. The law bans certain employees in the public sector from wearing religious symbols while on the job.</p> Mon, 18 Mar 2024 14:52:31 +0000 webfull 198666 at /channels /channels/channels/news/court-case-against-universiy-tuition-hikes-quebec-cbc-montreal-356073 <p>February 23, 2024 | With the Québec government's decision to raise tuition fees for out-of-province students and change the funding model for international students, ����ֱ�� has launched a lawsuit, arguing that these measures will violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the Québec Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms.</p> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 19:53:14 +0000 webfull 198525 at /channels /channels/channels/news/hate-and-harm-rethinking-dignity-dissent-equality-canadian-law-356070 <p>February 27, 2024 | The Human Rights Program at Harvard Law School <a href="https://hrp.law.harvard.edu/hrp-event/hate-and-harm-rethinking-dignity-dissent-equality-in-canadian-law/">hosted a seminar</a> with a focus on the evolution of hate and discriminatory speech. This seminar built upon the foundation laid by the Max Bell School's previous conference in 2022, <a href="/maxbellschool/article/event-recap/humour-hate-harm">"Humour, Hate, and Harm,"</a> which focused on rethinking dignity, equality, and freedom of expression.</p> Tue, 12 Mar 2024 18:35:31 +0000 webfull 198522 at /channels /channels/channels/news/court-case-against-end-life-legislation-quebec-cbc-montreal-355574 <p>February 6, 2024 | The Catholic Church legally challenges Quebec's assisted dying law, arguing the province's end of life legislation violates its religious freedom. The church feels it is forced to choose between a procedure it finds morally unacceptable or abandon its pallative care center in Montreal. Prof. <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a> says that this is a case of religious freedom vs. secularism, and that Quebec's Human Rights Legislation makes secularism more important than any other right.</p> Tue, 20 Feb 2024 19:49:28 +0000 webfull 197980 at /channels /channels/channels/news/humour-hate-and-harm-rethinking-dignity-equality-and-freedom-expression-ward-v-quebec-pki-353315 <p>December 1, 2023 |<a href="/humanrights/article/humour-hate-and-harm-rethinking-dignity-equality-and-freedom-expression-after-supreme-courts"> Humour, Hate and Harm: Rethinking Dignity, Equality and Freedom of Expression in Ward v Quebec</a> is new publication on what is and what isn't discrimination and hate speech— issues that figure among the most volatile social challenges facing us today. </p> Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:27:42 +0000 webfull 195418 at /channels /channels/channels/news/quebec-superior-court-halts-adoption-pro-palestinian-mcgill-student-union-policy-cbc-news-352998 <p>November 23, 2023 | Some ����ֱ�� students say their right to express support for Palestinians is being suppressed, after a Quebec court temporarily put a stop to a student plan to adopt a pro-Palestinian policy at the university.</p> Thu, 23 Nov 2023 18:15:39 +0000 webfull 195080 at /channels /channels/channels/news/women-montreal-speak-out-against-hate-and-violence-montreal-gazette-352741 <p>November 12, 2023 | Ten community leaders from diverse backgrounds gathered on Sunday in one of Montreal's most multicultural and multiracial neighborhoods, spoke out powerfully against acts of hate and violence that threaten safety and social cohesion in the city. </p> <p>"We are here today because of what we share, which is our common humanity," said Pearl Eliadis. "We cannot take sides when it comes to hate. We cannot be bystanders when we are faced with hate," she added. </p> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 20:42:24 +0000 webfull 194797 at /channels /channels/channels/news/hate-condemned-after-montreal-jewish-school-struck-gunfire-2nd-time-week-cbc-news-352731 <p>November 12, 2023 | "The Jewish community is under attack in Montreal," says mayor. Yeshiva Gedola of Montreal, a Jewish school was once again targeted by gunfire overnight. Members of Montreal's Jewish community say they will not be intimidated into closing the doors to their establishments after the incident. On the same day of the attack, 10 community leaders from diverse backgrounds came together to denounce hatei antisemitism and Islamophobia and to encourage Montrealers to work together against violence.</p> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:39:10 +0000 webfull 194786 at /channels /channels/channels/news/when-do-protests-cross-line-iheartradio-352727 <p>November 13, 2023 | Where does the protest cross the line from protected speech to unlawful expressions? The news recording talked about intervening in protests in light of the ongoing protests in Montreal, especially the protests that have resulted in violent acs against certain businesses or institutions. <a href="/maxbellschool/our-people/mpp-teaching-faculty/pearl-eliadis">Pearl Eliadis</a> was interviewed and stated that the law is very clear, vandalism about attacking public property or riots are completely illegal.</p> Tue, 14 Nov 2023 17:13:56 +0000 webfull 194778 at /channels /channels/channels/news/are-we-there-yet-canadas-progress-road-housing-rights-qhppc-352068 <p>17 October, 2023 | Canada is required to respect, protect and fulfill the right to adequate housing by law. Homelessness in Canada appears to be on the rise and social and affordable housing is increasingly unavailable to those who need it the most. Canada's obligation to ensure social and economic rights is mainly based on the idea of "progressive realization" which in turn, depends on "<a href="https://www.ohchr.org/en/instruments-mechanisms/instruments/international-covenant-economic-social-and-cultural-rights">appropriate steps</a>"</p> Tue, 17 Oct 2023 15:07:44 +0000 webfull 194027 at /channels /channels/channels/news/effects-human-rights-interventions-rights-related-outcomes-iiie-350387 <p>Data about the impact of human rights interventions at a global level are needed to ensure effective policy decision-making.</p> Thu, 31 Aug 2023 14:51:03 +0000 webfull 191713 at /channels