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2011

No aboriginals on juries undermines trials. Lawyers Weekly. Apr 8, 2011 Issue

Campaign shows big increase in use of social media by candidates. March 7, 2011

All evidence must be presented. March 3, 2011

Coroner could seek video for Ont. inmate death inquest. March 2, 2011

Ashley Smith jury should see blunt video. March 1, 2011

 

 Prison videos excluded from Ashley Smith death probe. March 1, 2011

 

Separate G20 assault cases likely to be combined at trial. February 28, 2011

 

Ashley Smith's family says coroner's office refusing to seek key evidence. February 28, 2011

Ashley Smith jurors barred from stark video. February 28, 2011

 

Blacks sorely missing in power positions – Falconer. February 15, 2011

Still room for trailblazers: Falconer. February 8, 2011

Families of men killed by OPP get day in court. February 3, 2011

Ashley Smith inquest set to start in April, could last until 2012. January 11, 2011

Coroner's inquest into woman's death in Ontario prison set for April 4. January 11, 2011

Ashley Smith inquest delayed until April. January 11, 2011

2010

 

Toronto officer charged in G20 assault. December 21, 2010

More voices on G20. December 11, 2010

 

DiManno: New tape backs up protester’s beating allegation. December 11, 2010

G20 fallout resonates. December 11, 2010

 

Chief Blair: Watch what he does. December 9, 2010

DiManno How long can Blair stay shackled?. December 9, 2010

 

Baton-wielding officer seen in new photo. December 9, 2010

Five officers identified in G20 beating. December 8, 2010

The buck stops here, Chief Blair says. December 8, 2010

Beaten protester urges chief to seek out responsible officers. December 8, 2010

DiManno Make it right, Chief Blair. December 8, 2010

S.I.U. seeks witnesses who saw police beat protester. December 7, 2010

Blair and SIU: So sorry, no snitching. December 7, 2010

DiManno: G20 Youtube video a sorry affair indeed. December 5, 2010

 

Chief Blair apologizes to G20 protester at centre of YouTube video. December 3, 2010

S.I.U. re-opens investigation into G20 arrest. November 30, 2010

 

How a man named Nobody became the battered face of G20 protests. November 30, 2010

 

Blair blasts SIU for speculating in G20 decision. November 29, 2010

 

S.I.U. clears officers in G20 probe. November 26, 2010

 

No police charged for civilian G20 injuries. November 26, 2010

Families of shooting victims saved from hefty bill. November 25, 2010

 

Kudos to Ashley's Lawyers November 22, 2010

Haircut aftermath. November 17, 2010

 

Toronto police want more closed circuit cameras. November 16, 2010

Ashley Smith- Right Move on Inquest. November 15, 2010

Ashley Smith Inquest broadened. November 12, 2010

Ashley Smith's requests for help ignored. November 12, 2010

Coroner plans detailed inquiry into Ashley Smith's death. November 11, 2010

Very SuspiciousNovember 11, 2010

Police seek cash from families of dead men. November 10, 2010

Girl's death shows problems in CorrectionsNovember 8, 2010

 

Durham police beat man bloody during arrestNovember 5, 2010

S.I.U. missed key questions after man shot five timesNovember 4, 2010

Police notes questioned after man fatally shotNovember 3, 2010

Ashley Smith's family wants RCMP probe. November 2, 2010

Ashley 'tortured': lawyer. November 2, 2010

Family calls for RCMP to probe Ashley Smith prison death. November 2, 2010

Prison death probe set to expand beyond Ashley Smith's case. November 2, 2010

Ashley Smith family demands criminal probe. November 2, 2010

Ashley Smith's treatment was 'barbaric,' lawyer saysNovember 2, 2010

 

Ashley Smith's sedations in custody unwarranted - reportNovember 1, 2010

Correctional service 'suffers from corruption,' Ashley Smith hearing told. November 1, 2010

Lawyers argue for broader scope in Ashley Smith death Inques. November 1, 2010

Ashley Smith’s death was an accident, not suicide, report says. October 29, 2010

Ashley Smith jail death likely accidental: report. October 29, 2010

Corrections’ officials withholding dead inmate’s records- lawyer. July 24, 2010

Police complaint director thrust into limelight. July 24, 2010

Drop G20 review, police board told. July 24, 2010

Supreme Court upholds compensation for breach of Charter Rights. July 22, 2010

Duelling G20 probes may hinder each other. July 22, 2010

Watchdog Special Investigations Unit probes five complaints of G20 police violence. July 8, 2010

Ont. lawyers pulled from SIU case against OPP. May 13, 2010

Court case may affect way police take notes. May 12, 2010

SIU calls OPP, Fantino conduct illegal. May 11, 2010

Civil liberties under threat . May 9, 2010

Harper on crime-Be thankful he's not running the world . February 22, 2010

Dead N.B. teen’s family calls for broader Inquest. January 10, 2010

 

Articles from Previous Years


Law Times, "Inside the emotional Arar negotiations". February 5, 2007


University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, "The Anti-Terrorist Act and the Arar Findings: Democracy Protected or Democracy Eroded?", September 26, 2006. Winter, 2007

The Globe and Mail, "Ex-Argo sues Peel Police over arrest", pg. A14. March 24, 2006

University of Alberta, Faculty of Law, Without Prejudice On the Front "Alumni and Friends, Julian Falconer – Human Rights Champion". Winter, 2004

Pride, the 18th Annual African Canadian Achievement Awards, A Celebration of Excellence, "Award Recipient". July 18, 2003

The Lawyers Weekly, "Tort of abuse in public office given new life by SCC ruling". December 19, 2003

Volume XXVII Number 3, University of Toronto, "Class Acts, 100 Alumni who Shaped the Century". Spring, 2000

 

 

Video Highlights

Black History Month Video featuring keynote speech by Julian Falconer. February 14, 2011

Julian Falconer on Libel Defences in Canada
May 31, 2010
Courtesy of TVO, Agenda

The National Drug Squad Video
December 2009
Courtesy of CBC, The National

Maher Arar Settlement Announcement
January 26, 2007
Courtesy of CTV

 

> Black History Month Video


> Endorsements

Aboriginal Legal Services of Toronto (ALST)
Black Business and Professional Association (B.B.P.A.)
Canadian Association of Black Lawyers (CABL)
Criminal Lawyers Association (CLA)
Law Union of Ontario

 

+ See List of Individual Supporters

 

> quotable quotes

"I invite you: Become the pioneer. Become the trailblazer. It's time."

Julian Falconer, Law Society Keynote Address - February 2011

"There is the right to remain silent. But there is no right to remain hidden."

Julian Falconer, G20: Adam Nobody Case - December 2010

"The officers' conduct (and that of their superiors) in relation to the SIU investigations, is with respect, embarrassing to the administration of justice."

Julian Falconer, Schaeffer-Minty Police Notes Case - May 2010

"What if the officers are innocent? Clear them. Vindicate them. You make sure one way or the other the truth is told."

Julian Falconer, Toronto Drug Squad Special - December 2009

"It is inexcusable that anyone with any sense of compassion or morality, would prefer to avoid discipline and watch someone die."

Julian Falconer, Ashley Smith Press Conference - March 4, 2009

"This is nothing less than a triumph of innocence."

Julian Falconer, Maher Arar Settlement Press Conference - January 2007


> Awards & Recognition

Recipient of Planet Africa Group's prestigious Marcus Garvey Award
Recipient of Pride News Magazine's African Canadian Achievement Award
University of Alberta Alumni Honour Award for Community Contribution
University of Toronto Recognition: One of the 100 Most Notable Graduates of the 20th Century

 

 

Canada's 25 Most Influential Lawyers

 

 

Falconer Charney LLP Barristers at Law