On January 23, 2019, visiting Professor Mark Tushnet presented an Asper Centre Constitutional Roundtable on "Interpreting Unwritten Constitutional Norms: Court-Packing in the United States as a Case Study," with University ... Read More
On Tuesday, February 5, 2019, University of Toronto Faculty of Law Professor Kent Roach presented a Constitutional Roundtable titled "Canadian Justice, Indigenous Injustice: The Gerald Stanley/Colten Boushie Case." In this ... Read More
On Thursday February 28, 2019, Professor Y.Y. Chen presented a Constitutional Roundtable titled “Toward a Substantive Understanding of Citizenship in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms,” considering how “citizens” ... Read More
On Friday March 15th 2019 the Asper Centre convened a one-day Immigration Detention Symposium focused on advancing litigation and advocacy strategies to address the challenges within Canada’s immigration detention system. ... Read More
The Asper Centre Indigenous Rights student working group is pleased to present a lunchtime panel discussion on Thursday March 21, 2019 at 12h30. Brittany Beaver and Ken Hill are Haudenosaunee ... Read More
This course, available for current upper year JD candidates at the Faculty of Law only, explores substantive and procedural issues arising in advocating for constitutional rights through seminars and experiential ... Read More
U of T law students can become involved in the Asper Centre’s work through volunteering with one of our student working groups. The working groups are student-led initiatives that bring ... Read More
For current JD students at UTLaw only JD students in all years can volunteer with one of the Asper Centre student working groups, or IHRP student working groups that are led by ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights is seeking a research assistant to undertake the Asper Centre’s contribution to the Media Freedom Project led by the International Human Rights Program. ... Read More
With the University of Toronto Faculty of Law's Associate Professor Vincent Chiao as Discussant On Wednesday October 2, 2019 Professor Brandon Garrett presented a Constitutional Roundtable titled "Wealth, Equal Protection ... Read More
For current JD students @UTLaw >> please attend this information session to learn more about the Asper Centre and the International Human Rights Program's Summer Fellowship opportunities. Date: Wednesday Oct ... Read More
The Asper Centre Constitutional Roundtable Series Presents Carissima Mathen Professor, University of Ottawa Faculty of Law, Common Law section on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 12:30 – 2:00 J125, Jackman ... Read More
The Asper Centre recently intervened in two cases before the Ontario Court of Appeal involving the criminal sentencing of marginalized people. Despite the Supreme Court of Canada’s aspirations in Gladue, ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights presents a CONSTITUTIONAL LAW CAREER PANEL On February 12, 2020 at 12:30pm-2:00pm Are you a JD Candidate with a passion for promoting our Constitutional and Charter ... Read More
The Morris A. Gross Memorial Lecture was established in memory of the late Morris A. Gross by the law firm Minden Gross LLP and by members of his family, friends ... Read More
The Asper Centre, jointly with the International Human Rights Program (IHRP), is seeking a Research Assistant for approximately 6 weeks this summer. The Research Assistant will be primarily responsible for ... Read More
This information session, for University of Toronto Faculty of Law upper year students, will provide details on how to enroll in the for-credit clinical programs at the faculty including the ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights & the Schwartz Reisman Institute for Technology and Society were pleased to co-present COVID-19 Contact Tracing and the Canadian Constitution a FREE WEBINAR ... Read More
University of Toronto Faculty of Law JD students can become involved in the Asper Centre’s work through volunteering with one of our student working groups. The working groups are student-led ... Read More
Read News Release, dated November 14, 2019: Asper Centre and Justice for Children and Youth organize youth consultations for legal challenge to Canada’s voting age VIEW recording of event here
JD students in all years can volunteer with one of the Asper Centre student working groups that are led by upper year law students. Working groups draft policy briefs, organize workshops, ... Read More
"So You Want to Implement UNDRIP…" by Kerry Wilkins The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights hosted a Constitutional Roundtable with U of T Law adjunct professor Kerry Wilkins on ... Read More
"City, State: Constitutionalism and the Megacity" by Ran Hirschl The Asper Centre is pleased to present a Constitutional Roundtable on Thursday November, 12 2020 at 12:45p.m. with Professor Ran Hirschl about ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights' Climate Justice Working Group is pleased to present a panel discussion (online webinar) on November 16th, 2020 at 12:45p.m. about the constitutionality of ... Read More
Research Assistant position The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, jointly with the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, is seeking a student to work as a part-time research assistant to ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights' Climate Justice Working Group and the Indigenous Initiatives Office (IIO) at the Faculty of Law convened an Introduction to s. 35 and the ... Read More
This information session, for University of Toronto Faculty of Law upper year students, will provide details on how to enroll in the for-credit clinical programs at the faculty including the ... Read More
For U of T Law JD students Did you know that you can become involved in the Asper Centre’s legal advocacy work through volunteering (as a 1L) or leading (as ... Read More
Dear U of T Law JD students, Please attend this information session on September 14, 2021 to learn about the volunteer opportunities available this year at the Asper Centre and ... Read More
Work-Study Positions with the Asper Centre Research and Communications Assistant The Asper Centre is looking for a student to provide research, writing and technical support for the Centre’s website and ... Read More
The Asper Centre is thrilled to announce the launch of its podcast on Friday October 1, 2021. Charter: A Course, hosted by the Asper Centre’s Executive Director Cheryl Milne, focuses ... Read More
Asper Centre Webinar on City of Toronto et al. v. Ontario The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtable Series presents A panel discussion on the Charter challenge to Ontario ... Read More
The Implications of Facial Recognition Technology: An Investigation through the lens of Constitutional, Privacy, and Human Rights Law Legal issues do not occur in a vacuum. For each new innovative leap ... Read More
We are pleased to convene an ONLINE expert panel discussion about the Emergencies Act, Police Powers & COVID Protests on Wednesday March 2, 2022 @12:30pm. ZOOM REGISTRATION HERE
Asper Centre and IHRP online Book Forum Remedies for Human Rights Violations by Kent Roach Hosted by the International Human Rights Program and the Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, Faculty ... Read More
On July 7, 2022 at 12:30pm the Asper Centre will be taking part in an Information Session, for University of Toronto Faculty of Law upper year students. This information session ... Read More
Dear Upper Year JD Students: We are currently accepting proposals from upper year students who are interested in leading a student working group at the Asper Centre next year. Please ... Read More
The Asper Centre is hiring a law student to work part-time (8-10 hours/week for about 10 weeks) on its podcast, Charter: A Course, to commence in early September 2022. The ... Read More
Dear U of T Law JD students, Please attend this important lunchtime Information session on September 13, 2022 to find out about the volunteer opportunities available this year at the ... Read More
Forty years ago, the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms was adopted with the signing of the Proclamation of the Constitution Act, 1982. The Charter protects the rights and freedoms of all Canadians ... Read More
REGISTER Book Forum hosted by the International Human Rights Program and the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights Friday, October 28, 2022 - 12:00pm to 3:00pm (light lunch served for those in person, ... Read More
The Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work, jointly with the David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights, is seeking a part-time student to supervise its Law Foundation of Ontario funded project: Toolkit ... Read More
Register at morrisgross2023.eventbrite.com The Morris A. Gross Memorial Lecture was established in memory of the late Morris A. Gross by the law firm Minden Gross LLP and by members of his ... Read More
We are pleased to announce our upcoming Symposium, Litigating Equality in Canada, is due to take place on Friday, May 26, 2023. Please see our Call for Proposals below. The ... Read More
Are you a U of T Law JD Candidate with a passion for promoting and advancing Charter rights and Constitutional law? Do you want to learn about the numerous career ... Read More
Please join us on Thursday March 23, 2023 at 12:30pm for an Asper Centre Constitutional Roundtable with Professor Eleonora Bottini on her forthcoming paper titled "Modernizing Constitutions: A comparative ... Read More
Please join us on Tuesday March 28, 2023 at 12:30pm for an Asper Centre Constitutional Roundtable with Professor Aileen Kavanagh on her forthcoming book, The Collaborative Constitution. The David Asper ... Read More
Attention U of T Law JD students and Factor-Inwentash Faculty of Social Work students, please see job adverts for the following positions: Project Manager Research Assistant Deadline for both applications ... Read More
In the past decade, several decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada have articulated a revised understanding of the way that section 15 of the Charter is to be applied ... Read More
Attention upper year JD students at U of T Law! Re: Applications for Asper Centre Clinical Legal Education: Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights (LAW391H1F) The Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights ... Read More
Dear Upper Year JD Students at U of T Law: We are currently accepting proposals from upper year students who are interested in leading a student working group at the Asper ... Read More
Attention U of T Law Students! JD students in all years can volunteer with one of the Asper Centre student working groups, that are led by upper year law students. Working ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights is celebrating 15 years of advocacy, research and education with a special anniversary event taking place on November 15th, 2023. Please join us ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More
The Asper Centre Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. The series promotes scholarship ... Read More
Celebrating the Launch of “Improving Access to Abortion Services in Canada: A What We Heard Report” The Asper Centre’s Reproductive Rights Working Group produced a report to be used as ... Read More
On June 25, 2024 at 12:30pm the Asper Centre's Executive Director, Cheryl Milne, will be taking part in a Clinic Information Session (via Zoom), for University of Toronto Faculty of ... Read More
Dear Upper Year JD Students at U of T Law: We are currently accepting proposals from upper year students who are interested in leading or renewing a student working group ... Read More
Attention current Upper Year students at Uof T Law! There are spaces available in the Asper Centre Fall clinic for upper year students. Please send your one-page statement of interest ... Read More
Attention all current law students, especially 1L's! The Asper Centre will be convening an Information Session on Thurs Sept 12, 2024 in J140 at 12h30 to recruit volunteers for its ... Read More
The Asper Centre is hiring 2 work-study students this year. See below for details. I. Research and Communications Assistant The student will be responsible for researching and drafting content for ... Read More
The Asper Centre is hiring a Research Associate limited Term (2 year Term). More information here: https://jobs.utoronto.ca/job/Toronto-Research-Associate-Limited-Term-David-Asper-Centre-for-Constitutional-Rights-ON/584373817/ Application Deadline: October 4, 2024 at 11:59PM ET
Asper Centre Constitutional Roundtable Presents a Panel on Indigenous Child Welfare & Self-Governance with Prof John Borrows (the Loveland Chair of Indigenous Law, UofT Law), Prof Maggie Blackhawk (NYU Law) ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More
Reflections on Litigating Equality in Canada: An Asper Centre Book Launch Event Please join us on Thursday January 16, 2025 at 5pm for a special panel discussion to celebrate the ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More
The Morris A. Gross Memorial Lecture was established in memory of the late Morris A. Gross by the law firm Minden Gross LLP and by members of his family, friends ... Read More
Call for Papers Re-Opening the Door: Litigating Positive Rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights (the Asper Centre) invites papers for ... Read More
Attention current Upper Year students at U of T Law who are interested in applying to the Asper Centre Fall clinic for-credit course! This year, the course will be co-taught ... Read More
Attention Upper Year JD Students at the University of Toronto Faculty of Law: We are currently accepting proposals from 2Ls and 3Ls who are interested in leading a student working ... Read More
Attention all current University of Toronto Faculty of Law students, especially 1L’s! The Asper Centre will be convening an Information Session on Thurs Sept 11, 2025 in P120 at 12h30 ... Read More
🚨We’re Hiring!🚨 The Asper Centre is seeking a Work-Study student as a Research & Communications Assistant✍️📢 In this role, you’ll: 🔹 Research and draft content for our website & social ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice ... Read More
Litigating Positive Rights Symposium 📅 Friday, January 16, 2026 · 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. (ET)📍 Henry N. R. Jackman Faculty of Law, University of Toronto (Room P120) Overview Join ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More
The David Asper Centre for Constitutional Rights’ Constitutional Roundtables are an annual series of lunchtime discussion forums that provide an opportunity to consider developments in Canadian constitutional theory and practice. ... Read More