Teachers, Social Media, and the Limits of Professional Responsibility - a Podcast
A recent podcast by Amy and Georgia takes a close look at a question that is becoming increasingly common in Manitoba schools: how much control can school divisions have over what teachers do on social media, especially outside of working hours? The discussion begins with a simple but important observation. Policies across Manitoba are inconsistent. Some school divisions have detailed rules about social media and communication with students, while others provide only minimal
Victims and Rights in Canada - a Podcast
Amy and Georgia from Robson Hall discuss the evolution of victims' rights in Canada, highlighting historical exclusion and recent advancements. They explain how victims' rights have shifted from being nearly invisible to formally recognized, though still with limited enforcement. Key developments include the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms (1982), provincial Victims' Bills of Rights, and the Canadian Victims Bill of Rights (2015)
Beyond Bail with Sean Fraser: The Justice Minister's Three-Front Approach to Crime
by the Digital Knowledge Mobilization Team at Robson Hall Introduction: More Than Just Getting Tough Public concern over crime is a constant and pressing issue across Canada, and in a climate of heightened anxiety, the call for government to “get tough” is a familiar refrain. It’s easy to assume that any new bail reform is simply a political response to that call—a straightforward tightening of the rules. However, a recent, in-depth explanation from Canada’s Justice Minister
