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In part one of our public health law episode with Jess Szabo, we discuss the latest development in the federal government's regulation of medical assistance in dying (MAID) with a specific focus on access for persons suffering from a mental illness.

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This week, we're speaking with Jess Szabo about all things related to public health law: MAID and mental illness; forced transfers to long-term care homes; and private actors in the public healthcare system.

⚫ How will the federal government decide whether persons suffering "only" from a mental illness will have access to medical assistance in dying? (9:38) ⚫ What is the role of consent within a new Ontario bill that would allow patients to be transferred from nursing homes? (20:33) ⚫ Do recent permissions for private sector bodies open the door for the privatization of public healthcare? (31:24) ⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (39:14) 🔵 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada's citizens? (37:22) 🔵What are your thoughts on the means by which the government provides care services for those impacted by the opioid crisis? (40:03) 🔵 What sorts of protections are currently in place to protect patients' health care data? (43:59) 🔵 What is the legal basis for Nurse Practitioners providing access to primary care services in private medical clinics? (46:22) 🔵 What changes or trends do you anticipate we will see (or are seeing) regarding the future of public health in Canada? (49:20) ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

🔵 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada's citizens? 🔵 What aspects should foreign investors consider when they are looking to navigate the cultural and regulatory nuances when conducting business in Canada? 🔵 Are there any specific strategies that you have found useful for foreign investors trying to affect policy change with the government? 🔵 Tell us about the role of ESG considerations in the evaluation of foreign investment proposals in Canada? 🔵 How important is it for foreign investment lawyers to have political acuity in their day-to-day work?✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part three of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we discuss a new mechanism that will allow foreign investors to voluntarily notify the government about investments that could raise national security concerns.

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In part two of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we speak about Bill C-34 – a proposed new statute that seeks to strike a balance between welcoming investment and safeguarding national security interests

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In part one of our foreign investment law episode with Dany Assaf, we discuss the federal government's new approach regarding acquisitions of control of Canadian mineral businesses

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This week, we learn what's new in foreign investment law, featuring lawyer and best-selling author, Dany Assaf. Topics: critical mineral investments; the National Security Review of Investments Modernization Act; and voluntary notifications. This program contains 30 minutes of substantive content for the Law Society of Ontario's CPD requirements.

⚫ How is the federal government changing its approach regarding acquisitions of control of Canadian mineral businesses? (10:00)⚫ How could a new bill strike a balance between welcoming investment and safeguarding national security interests? (19:02)⚫ Why would foreign investors voluntarily notify the government about investments that could raise national security concerns? (28:16)⚫ Our Ask-Me-Anything segment, featuring questions submitted by patrons of the Lawyered community (36:42)🔵 How do you envision the partnership between government and business in unleashing the potential of Canada's citizens? (37:22)🔵 What aspects should foreign investors consider when they are looking to navigate the cultural and regulatory nuances when conducting business in Canada? (42:21)🔵 Are there any specific strategies that you have found useful for foreign investors trying to affect policy change with the government? (43:48)🔵 Tell us about the role of ESG considerations in the evaluation of foreign investment proposals in Canada? (46:59)🔵 How important is it for foreign investment lawyers to have political acuity in their day-to-day work? (48:42)✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In this bonus episode, we speak about lifelong learning and professional development with Gina Alexandris, certified coach and long-serving education advocate.

We discuss the specific tactics that incoming lawyers need before entering the workforce as well as skill development tools that are applicable for all legal professionals.

NOTE: While the episode preview above is available for everyone, the full ~120 minute version of this bonus episode is available exclusively for members of the Lawyered Patreon community. If you want to hear all of our bonus episodes (and unlock more bonus content), check out our Patreon page HERE!

In the full episode, you'll hear Gina discuss a number of topics, including: 🔵 What does professional development look like, beyond the basic regulatory requirements? 🔵 What enhancements can law schools incorporate to make their curricula more responsive to the practice of law? 🔵 What do law students (and junior lawyers) need to know about the business of law? 🔵 How does emotional intelligence practically accelerate career progress? 🔵 How can a lawyer organically develop a mentor-mentee relationship? 🔵 What does it look like to have a curiosity mindset?

Resources Cited in the Podcast Episode:

• LSO CPD Eligible Activities
• Aaron Baer: 4l Academy , Build Your Book and Authentic Lawyer Summit
• "EQ Over IQ: Building Emotional Intelligence", Dina Eisenberg and Darlene Tonelli (Apr 2020)
• 2022 LawPro Annual Report (Causes of Loss, pg 9)
• "The Litigator and Mental Health", Chief Justice George R. Strathy's (May 4, 2022)
• "Wait, What?: And Life's Other Essential Questions", James E. Ryan

Additional Resources

• "Emotionally Intelligent Lawyers", Esperanza Franco)
• "The Flourishing Lawyer", Heidi K. Brown
• Daniel Goleman (the original author of Emotional Intelligence), with resources, courses, assessments, podcasts and more
• "Information about the E!-i 2.0", The Emotional Intelligence Training Company
• "Emotional Intelligence: the essential skill for the workplace and life", Mahwash Khan (LawPro), Oct 15, 2020
• "Emotional Intelligence and Lawyers - an Old New Frontier", Gina Alexandris (Law Practice Today), Oct 12, 2028,
• Emotional Intelligence for Lawyers with Gina Alexandris", The Joyful Practice for Women Lawyers in 2022, Oct 26, 2022

In our Ask-Me-Anything Segment of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we cover a range of questions submitted by the Lawyered Patreon community.

🔵 How do provincial and federal legislation differ concerning pension and benefit plans in Canada?🔵 How much say (if any) do employees have in the direction and strategy of their company's pensions plan?🔵 Tell us about the role and responsibilities of pension plan administrators and their potential liabilities.🔵 What sorts of ADR mechanisms are typically used to resolve pensions-related disputes? ✨ Read the full episode transcript HERE ✨ Learn more about the topics/cases on the Lawyered website✨ Help to declutter the law on the Lawyered crowdfunding page

In part three of our pensions law episode with Ross Gascho, we chat about how recent Income Tax Act amendments can provide more flexibility as to how defined contribution pensions plans can correct for under-contributions and over-contributions.

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