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Are the courts becoming the new political battlegrounds?
Gavin and Stephen dive into the concept of "lawfare"—the weaponization of the legal system for political gain.
Focusing on the Ontario Place redevelopment case, they explore the delicate balance between democratic governance and the courts' role as a check on power.
As they reflect on the nostalgic past of Ontario Place, the hosts tackle complex legal issues like standing in litigation, the public trust doctrine, and the broader implications of challenging government decisions in court.
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05:11: Ontario Place: A brief history of its rise and fall
09:34: Standing in court: Who has the right to sue?
19:58: Lawfare in action: How Ontario Place’s redevelopment became a battleground
23:01: The “public trust” doctrine: A failed legal argument
A Practical Guide to the Law of Defamation. ow.ly/Wnml50T6Zbe - This book offers guidance on current and developing defamation law in Canada. It lays out prominent cases, prevalent legal principles and more.
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Are the courts becoming the new political battlegrounds?
Gavin and Stephen dive into the concept of "lawfare"—the weaponization of the legal system for political gain.
Focusing on the Ontario Place redevelopment case, they explore the delicate balance between democratic governance and the courts' role as a check on power.
As they reflect on the nostalgic past of Ontario Place, the hosts tackle complex legal issues like standing in litigation, the public trust doctrine, and the broader implications of challenging government decisions in court.
Listen For:
05:11: Ontario Place: A brief history of its rise and fall
09:34: Standing in court: Who has the right to sue?
19:58: Lawfare in action: How Ontario Place’s redevelopment became a battleground
23:01: The “public trust” doctrine: A failed legal argument
A Practical Guide to the Law of Defamation. ow.ly/Wnml50T6Zbe - This book offers guidance on current and developing defamation law in Canada. It lays out prominent cases, prevalent legal principles and more.
Leave a rating/review for this podcast with one click
Contact Us
Gardiner Roberts website | Gavin email | Stephen email