This collection contains theses and dissertations from the Department of Law, collected from the Scholarship@Western Electronic Thesis and Dissertation Repository
Theses/Dissertations from 2024
A Legal Framework for the Assessment of a Voluntary Request for Medical Assistance in Dying, Amanda M. Cramm
The Psychology of Effective IEAs: Beyond Rational Choice Theory, Kieley Forsey
Avoiding a Celestial Anthropocene Epoch: A Framework for Space Resources Extraction Reclamation., Trevor Holness
Theses/Dissertations from 2023
An Examination of the International Court of Justice’s Approach to Customary International Law, Janet Adewumi Bamigbose
A Corrective Justice Account of Building Authority Liability in Canadian Negligence Law, Jonathan de Vries
Re-Imagining Indigenous Consultation: An Examination of Canada’s Duty to Consult, Paul Hansen
THE HUMAN RIGHT TO DEVELOPMENT: Historical and Contemporary Linkages to Colonialism, Norman R. Kimber
The Development of an Expectations Theory of Patent Law by Creating a Nexus with John Locke's Theory of Private Property, Jason D. Newman
Theses/Dissertations from 2022
Legal Representation for Complainants of Sexual Violence in the Criminal Justice System: A Proposal to Advance Women's Equality, Karen M. Bellehumeur
Care and Social Justice: Developing a Right to Basic Income in Canada, Stephanie Gellatly
Meaning of Accountability Under Section 72 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act, Brenda Kobayashi
Can Novel Findings from Emerging Neuroscientific Technologies be Incorporated into Trademark Law in Canada?, Pankhuri Malik
Community Development Agreements: The Hardening and Evaluation of a Norm, Luka G. Petrusevski
Himalaya Clauses in Sea Carriage Contracts: Closing the Pandora’s Box, Mary Ppasiou
Reputation as the Key Link Amongst Moral Rights, Prohibited Marks, and Geographical Indications, Darinka Tomic
Theses/Dissertations from 2021
A 'Critical Mass' Approach to Negotiations in the WTO: A Case Study Analysis, Temitope O. Adeyemi
The Measure of a Monitor's Role, Alejandro E. Gonzalez
Interpreting UNDRIP: Exploring the Relationship Between FPIC, Consultation, Consent, and Indigenous Legal Traditions, Jeffrey Warnock
Theses/Dissertations from 2020
Before the Ice Disappears: Pursuing Climate Justice for Inuit Women in the Context of Mining in Nunavut, Angeline Bellehumeur
The Circumstances of the Offence: The Post-Ipeelee Sentencing of Indigenous Offenders for Manslaughter in the Superior Courts, Conal Calvert
Privacy and Surveillance in the Workplace: Closing the Electronic Surveillance Gap, Christina Catenacci
An Anishinaabe Tradition: Anishinaabe Constitutions in Ontario, Leaelle N. Derynck
Safeguarding the Principle of Non-Refoulement in Europe: Counteracting Containment Policies in the Common European Asylum System, Jenny Hiu Kwan Poon
Stewart v. Elk Valley Coal Corp.: The Rehabilitation of Addiction Disability Law in Canada, Nadia Pronych
Can Regulatory Reform Reverse the Decline of Public Markets in Canada? Assessing the Factors Impacting Decisions by Corporate Leaders to Avoid Canadian Public Listings, Louis Daniel Wilson
Theses/Dissertations from 2019
Extending Our Promise: Providing Help to Mentally Ill Accused As Soon As Practicable, Cassandra DeMelo
Minority Shareholders' Protections under Nigerian and Canadian Corporate Law: A Comparative Analysis, Oluwabukola Fadahunsi
Renewable Energy as an Alternative to Fossil Fuel Use: A Legal Framework for Advancing Low Carbon Energy Transition in Nigeria, Ogechi Judith Njokuji
Improving Civilian Protection during War through Conflict-Specific Behavioural Regulation of Combatants, Kirsten MD Stefanik
Theses/Dissertations from 2018
Minding the Gap: Pay Equity and the Role of Law in Narrowing Canada's Gender Wage Gap, Jennifer D. Beaudoin
Theses/Dissertations from 2017
Transfer Pricing Rules in the BRICS World: A Shifting Balance in Global Taxation Governance?, Thassiane Ayres Gossler
Achieving Equality for Women in Labour and Employment – A Comparative Study of Colombia and Canada, Lina M. Hernandez
The Constitutionality of Restrictions on Recreational Cannabis Advertising: Balancing Public Health and Freedom of Expression, Melanie L. McPhail
Implementing Canada's Data Exclusivity Obligations and Protecting Personal Information in Clinical Trials, Alison Wong
Theses/Dissertations from 2016
Accommodating Complex Disabilities: Chronic Pain Disorders in the Canadian Workplace, Maia Abbas
The Copyright Board and Tribunals Process: Users in the Balance, Louis J. D'Alton
Environmental Impact Assessment for Oil and Gas Projects: A Comparative Evaluation of Canadian and Nigerian Laws, Omolola Anuoluwapo Fasina
The Patented Medicines (Notice of Compliance) Regulations: An Examination of the Decision Making Patterns in these Cases at the Supreme Court of Canada, Jason D. Newman
Real Estate Investment Trusts In Canada, Samita Pachai
Regulating for Resilience: Principled Flexibility and Environmental Co-Management in the Mackenzie Valley, Heather L. Potter
Directors and Standards: The Problem of Insufficient Guidance, Nikolas Sopow
Resolving Dilemmas in Canadian Class Actions by Reconsidering Private Law Principles, Stephanie Sugar
Theses/Dissertations from 2015
Canada's Duty to Consult: Communicative Equality and the Norms of Legal Discourse, Matthew J. Glass
The Clarity of Reasonableness Since Dunsmuir: Mission (Mostly) Accomplished, Ryan D. Robb
Theses/Dissertations from 2014
Shifting Grounds: Judicial Review under NAFTA Chapter 11 and the Ratification of ICSID, Nolan Downer
Hearing Voices: Judicial Consideration of Ontario’s Social Assistance Legislation, Teri Muszak
Transnational Corporate Regulation through Sustainability Reporting: A Case Study of the Canadian Extractive Sector, Navraj S. Pannu
Theses/Dissertations from 2013
Emissions Trading: A Policy Option for Fighting Climate Change in Africa, Gbenga Akinwande
What is the scope of competition law in the UAE? - A comparative study with developed and developing nations, Alisha Ansari
Corporate Social Responsibility in Canadian Banking a Case Study on the Equator Principles, Ian Osellame
The Applicability of Co-Operative Federalism: Lessons Learned from the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, David A.M. Seccareccia
Restoring Humanity to Humanitarian Law: Borrowing from Environmental Law to Protect Civilians and the Environment, Kirsten MD Stefanik
The Porous Boundary Between Legal and Business Advice, An Empirical Approach, Amy M. ter Haar
Highway Tolls in Brazil and the Lawfulness Principle, Fabio C. Theophilo
Victims’ Opportunities to Review a Decision not to Prosecute made by the Crown Prosecutor, Li Tian
Theses/Dissertations from 2012
An Insightful Study of the Oppression Remedy under South African and Canadian Corporate Law, Natasha A. Abbey
The History of Animal Welfare Law and the Future of Animal Rights, Marie Blosh
Canada's Marihuana Medical Access Regulations: Up In Smoke, Carolynn Conron
Electronic Health Record Regulation in Canada: What the Patient Experience Reveals about the Pursuit of Legislative Harmonization, Patricia M. Goodman
The Codex: Labelling of Food Derived from Modern Biotechnology, Sowmya Latha Hemanahally Vishwanatha
Trademarks and Geographical Indications: Conflict or Coexistence?, Melissa A. Loucks
Indigenous Peoples under International Law: An Asian Perspective, Tashi Phuntsok
Directors' Duties to Creditors - Mapping the Twilight Zone, Mehreen Rehman