
Verdicts & Voices is a legal current affairs podcast presented by the Canadian Bar Association. With her retinue of expert guests, host Alison Crawford keeps listeners up to date on news, views, and stories about the law and the justice system in Canada.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 58 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | GovernmentEducation | |||

It was a long year, but you made it! Time to put on your fuzzy socks, curl up with some cocoa, and dig into a good book. We’ve assembled an elite Canadian legal brain trust… to give you reading recommendations for the holidays.
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Why can’t lawyers and judges just say what they mean? Legal documents – statutes, contracts, court decisions – are infamous for being dense and full of jargon (not to mention Latin). But a growing community of legal professionals is advocating plain ... more
In the coming days, Quebec’s National Assembly will hear testimony about a proposed new provincial constitution, known as Bill 1. Alexandre Forest, President of the Canadian Bar Association’s Quebec Branch, will attend and argue that the legislation ... more
The taboo once associated with Section 33 (the notwithstanding clause) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms seems to be fading. In recent months, Alberta has used it to end a teachers’ strike and pass bills affecting transgender youth and a... more
Passing the bar exam has long been accepted as a natural step for new lawyers. But in Canada, that seems to be changing. The Practice Readiness Education Program (PREP) has already replaced bar exams in PEI, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Nova Scot... more
NYU professor Margaret Satterthwaite has been monitoring threats to the rule of law on behalf of the UN Human Rights Council since 2022. She has seen autocrats around the world unleash assaults on their legal systems, but now she finds herself writin... more
When the Government of Canada launched its AI Strategy Task Force on September 26, 2025, Dr. Gideon Christian noticed a significant omission: Black people. Three weeks later, he was among 60 signatories of an open letter warning that Canada’s Black c... more
On October 23, 2025, Canadian Justice Minister Sean Fraser introduced Bill C-14, the Bail and Sentencing Reform Act. The legislation notably aims to make bail “stricter and harder to get” and impose harsher sentences on repeat offenders. While some, ... more
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This podcast provides insightful discussions on contemporary legal issues and reforms affecting the Canadian justice system. With a focus on accessibility and clarity in legal communication, episodes frequently explore topics such as the implications of constitutional bills, judicial independence, and the intersection of law with societal issues, including human rights and the treatment of marginalized communities. A notable feature is its commitment to engaging guests from diverse legal backgrounds, ensuring a rich dialogue that addresses pressing legal challenges. Listeners can expect to gain a deeper understanding of the complexities within the Canadian legal framework and the ongoing efforts to enhance justice and equality.
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Recent guests on Verdicts and Voices include:
1. Paul Aterman
2. Karen Jacques
3. Stéphane Beaulac
4. Alexandre Forest
5. Marion Sandilands
6. Geoffrey Sigalet
7. Gideon Christian
8. Jake Effoduh
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