Author Archives: Lisa Silver

About Lisa Silver

Lisa Silver is a proud Calgarian, lawyer, educator, and avid blogger. She holds a B.A. in Economics (UWO, 1984), LL.B. (Osgoode, 1987), and LL.M. (Calgary, 2001). She is a member of the Bars of Ontario (1989) and Alberta (1998). As a criminal lawyer, Lisa has appeared before all levels of Court, including the Supreme Court of Canada. Presently, she is an Assistant Professor at the University of Calgary, Faculty of Law, where she teaches criminal law, evidence and advocacy. Lisa also maintains her own law blog at www.ideablawg.ca where she does a podcast series on the Criminal Code. Her blog was recognized with a 2017 Clawbie – Canadian Law Blog Award in the Law Professor/Law School category. Lisa also sits on various Boards and committees. She has presented at many conferences and workshops.

Dispensing Speedy Justice: The Supreme Court of Canada & Decisions from the Bench

Posted on May 22, 2018 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Ann Silver PDF Version: Dispensing Speedy Justice: The Supreme Court of Canada & Decisions from the Bench Recently, I was asked to comment on the recent Supreme Court of Canada decision on R v Stephan, 2018 SCC 21. … Continue reading →

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Leaving A Paper Trail: A Comment on Bill C-75

Posted on April 5, 2018 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa Silver PDF Version: Leaving A Paper Trail: A Comment on Bill C-75 Legislation Commented On: Bill C-75, An Act to amend the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act and other Acts and to make consequential amendments to other … Continue reading →

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Tracing the Likeness of Colten Boushie in the Law Classroom

Posted on February 22, 2018 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa A. Silver PDF Version: Tracing the Likeness of Colten Boushie in the Law Classroom On January 29, 2018, the nation’s gaze was decidedly fixed on Battleford, Saskatchewan where the second-degree murder trial of Gerald Stanley was commencing. From that … Continue reading →

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“Not One Cookie Cutter Citizen”: A Review of ABlawg Posts on Some of Justice Sheilah Martin’s Decisions

Posted on December 11, 2017 by Lisa Silver

By: Jennifer Koshan, Jonnette Watson Hamilton, Fenner Stewart, and Lisa Silver PDF Version: “Not One Cookie Cutter Citizen”: A Review of ABlawg Posts on Some of Justice Sheilah Martin’s Decisions Matter Commented On: Justice Sheilah Martin’s Nomination to the Supreme Court … Continue reading →

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The Confidential Informant as a Creation of Law

Posted on October 23, 2017 by Lisa Silver

By: Lisa A. Silver PDF Version: The Confidential Informant as a Creation of Law Case Commented On: Her Majesty The Queen v Named Person A, 2017 ABQB 552 (CanLII) We are all conversant with a creation story, be it biblical or … Continue reading →

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