David Wiseman (@dwwiseman.bsky.social)

Associate Professor | @uocommonlaw | e: [email protected]

[David Wiseman (@dwwiseman.bsky.social) @dwwiseman]

Great to see such strong support from Ontario’s legal community for Joint Letter sent today to Premier Doug Ford opposing invocation of Notwithstanding Clause to override fundamental rights of people experiencing homelessness and living in encampments 👇

https://t.co/XWQhIxfeo0

[David Wiseman (@dwwiseman.bsky.social) @dwwiseman]

Horrible … https://t.co/lz3LDLEtPZ

[The Legal Centre for Palestine @LCPal_ca]

🚨 BREAKING: We’re taking the Canadian government to court over Gaza. Yesterday, we filed a lawsuit accusing Canada of violating the Genocide Convention and our plaintiffs’ Charter rights. Learn more and donate here: https://t.co/5eUDfgL5LU

[Shane Martínez @martinezdefence]

The statement of claim in el Batnigi and Jarada v. Attorney General of Canada, served yesterday on the Crown, is accessible here:

https://t.co/3R5yMLiJSb

Canada failed to fulfill its duty to take all reasonable measures to prevent genocide in Gaza. It must be held accountable.

[UN Human Rights @UNHumanRights]

Even in the face of the fiercest disagreements, attacks such as those we have recently seen against the Special Rapporteur on the Occupied Palestinian Territory - where her safety, that of her family members and colleagues is threatened - are unacceptable.

As @volker_turk has said, aggressive verbal attacks, threats and reprisals against Special Procedures mandate holders must stop.

[Toronto Centre For Palestine @TorontoCen4Pal]

Just so we understand this correctly, our foreign minister has no issues meeting with the genocidal president of Israel Isaac Herzog (who declared "there are no innocent civilians in Gaza"), but refuses to meet with the UN special rapporteur @FranceskAlbs?

Absolutely shameful!

[David Wiseman (@dwwiseman.bsky.social) @dwwiseman]

In a world gone mad, with human rights and int. law on the edge (and now Trump 2), it was inspiring to hear the compelling, compassionate and constructive comments of @FranceskAlbs @ArdiImseis and Nahla Abdo last night @uOttawa Thanks to uOttawa PSA and other organizers!

[F4P Ottawa @OttawaF4P]

You know who @FranceskAlbs wasn't snubbed by? Hundreds of students, faculty, staff, and community members from Carleton & uO who came to listen to her and to Drs. Nahla Abdo and Ardi Imseis and the many more who watched online. Grateful to student organisers who made this happen.

[F4P Ottawa @OttawaF4P]

Thanks to you @nirhagigi, IJV Carleton, and all the organisers. A beautiful evening of solidarity and purpose.

[Leilani Farha 🍉 @leilanifarha]

This is ALARMING. Mayors are asking the Premier to override the right to life and to security of the person of homeless persons. These, along with the the right to housing, are cornerstone human rights upon which all other rights stem. That's what's at stake here. They want to be able to disappear homeless people.

And a reminder, Grants Pass is a SCOTUS decision and is irrelevant to Canada - a decision made by Trump appointed Judges.

I've been to encampments across the United States, I've met with mayors and city counselors across the United States. I've never seen such cruelty toward homeless people as I saw there.

Is this the direction this country wants to move in ?

[David Wiseman (@dwwiseman.bsky.social) @dwwiseman]

Some key takeaways from recent research done with Julie Mathews for @CLEOLegalRights and @LawFoundationOn 👇

Harnessing Technology to Advance Community Justice: Time for New Approaches

https://t.co/dIxsMUwAVd

[Itay Epshtain @EpshtainItay]

Meir Ben Shabbat, Netanyahu's former National Security Advisor, outlines - one year after the October 23' hostility broke with Hamas's attack - the #Israeli "end game" in occupied #Palestinian territory:

In #Gaza, permanent Israeli military and civil control, with no Palestinian governance (Hamas or the Palestinian Authority).

In the #WestBank, a defeated Palestinian Authority, expanded Israeli settlements and entrenchment of annexation.

[Itay Epshtain @EpshtainItay]

ALERT: This plan to forcibly transfer the remaining Palestinian inhabitants of northern #Gaza is now underway. Exactly one year after #Hamas invaded #Israel and committed atrocity crimes, the latter's actions are in grave breach of #IHL, and the norms of international law prohibiting the acquisition of territory.

[David Wiseman (@dwwiseman.bsky.social) @dwwiseman]

@JoannaRuthBerry @SMohyeddin @NiagRegPolice @OttawaPolice @LawSocietyLSO Maybe the (Ottawa) lawyers did this via the @ccla_abcc ?

[David Wiseman (@dwwiseman.bsky.social) @dwwiseman]

@Darcy13Lindberg Thinking about this, I wonder if it was the local law association that filed the complaint. The police referred to ‘law association’, which @JoannaRuthBerry understandably thought was a reference to LSO … but maybe it was the Carleton County (aka Ottawa) Law Association …?

[David Wiseman (@dwwiseman.bsky.social) @dwwiseman]

Sorry you experienced this @JoannaRuthBerry. Understandably upsetting and very disturbing. If true that @LawSocietyLSO is behind this, it’s appalling — esp. since, AFAIK, they did nothing about the benchers who sent the career threatening letter re: TMU students. #abuseofpower

[Joanna Berry @JoannaRuthBerry]

Thanks @SMohyeddin for your report. Not my finest moment of eloquence, but I was so unbelievably angry. @NiagRegPolice @OttawaPolice @LawSocietyLSO: https://t.co/OWgTdtlprb

[Push @Push_TheFilm]

🎙️ In the first episode of our 4-part special series, Pushback Talks producer Kirsten, @leilanifarha, and Sam Freeman introduce The Shift Directives—a revolutionary approach to the global housing crisis. 🏘️

Tune in now and discover how we can transform 21st-century housing!🎧

[Anishinabek Nation @AnishNation]

We encourage everyone on Turtle Island to listen to the voices of Survivors, and to share the Seven Grandfather Teachings:

Zaagidwin (Love)
Debwewin (Truth)
Mnaadendmowin (Respect)
Nbwaakaawin (Wisdom)
Dbaadendiziwin (Humility)
Gwek waadziwin (Honesty)
Aakedhewin (Bravery)

[Sam Hersh @SamHersh01]

"Creating a safe environment for Jews also means creating a safe environment for Palestinian, Lebanese students and any other students or faculty members affected by global events. Anyone else appointed to fulfill this role should reflect that."

https://t.co/IXDr268mia

[Norwegian Refugee Council @NRC_Norway]

Ahead of today's #UNGA vote on ending Israeli occupation, NRC joins 33 other organisations in calling on governments to adhere to the ICJ’s advisory opinion including by halting the transfer and sale of weapons, parts and ammunition to Israel.
https://t.co/rfJSMM7m8v