Debra Haak
@debrahaak.bsky.social
law prof @queensulaw.bsky.social: constitutional law, criminal law, human rights, women’s rights
research: prostitution/sexwork, sex/gender, sex/violence
retired litigator
SSRN: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2778566
research: prostitution/sexwork, sex/gender, sex/violence
retired litigator
SSRN: https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/cf_dev/AbsByAuth.cfm?per_id=2778566
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“More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014.”
Valuable data provided by Julie Ireton and her team at the CBC and featuring insight from my research partner @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social
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Valuable data provided by Julie Ireton and her team at the CBC and featuring insight from my research partner @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/investi...
More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014, CBC analysis finds | CBC News
A CBC investigation of RCMP disciplinary records reveals hundreds of cases of alleged gender-based violence by members. Through a series of access requests, CBC received more than 10 years of discipli...
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February 9, 2026 at 3:24 PM
“More than 600 RCMP officers faced gender-based violence disciplinary charges since 2014.”
Valuable data provided by Julie Ireton and her team at the CBC and featuring insight from my research partner @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/investi...
Valuable data provided by Julie Ireton and her team at the CBC and featuring insight from my research partner @daniellemcnabb.bsky.social
www.cbc.ca/news/investi...
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Do you know an individual or an organisation who has excelled in promoting equality in the legal profession, the judiciary, or the legal community in Canada? If so, we want to honour them! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ou6khx
January 15, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Do you know an individual or an organisation who has excelled in promoting equality in the legal profession, the judiciary, or the legal community in Canada? If so, we want to honour them! Learn more: https://bit.ly/4ou6khx
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I’m sorry, but it is disgraceful to be an academic who uses this technology to conduct research. It should be prohibited in all of our scholarly institutions, including universities and journals.
December 20, 2025 at 12:35 PM
I’m sorry, but it is disgraceful to be an academic who uses this technology to conduct research. It should be prohibited in all of our scholarly institutions, including universities and journals.
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A public law job at Sheffield: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW952/l...
Lecturer in Public Law at University of Sheffield
An opportunity for an academic position as a Lecturer in Public Law is available, as advertised on jobs.ac.uk. Apply now and explore other academic job openings.
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December 17, 2025 at 10:29 PM
A public law job at Sheffield: www.jobs.ac.uk/job/DPW952/l...
For some further thoughts on Kloubakov and what has now been decided relevant to assessing the constitutionality of criminal prostitution laws in Canada, I have an article forthcoming in the Supreme Court Law Review
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dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn...
December 10, 2025 at 3:04 AM
For some further thoughts on Kloubakov and what has now been decided relevant to assessing the constitutionality of criminal prostitution laws in Canada, I have an article forthcoming in the Supreme Court Law Review
dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn...
dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn...
Full text of C-16 - Protecting Victims Act now available
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Government Bill (House of Commons) C-16 (45-1) - First Reading - Protecting Victims Act - Parliament of Canada
Government Bill (House of Commons) C-16 (45-1) - First Reading - Protecting Victims Act - Parliament of Canada
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December 9, 2025 at 8:18 PM
Full text of C-16 - Protecting Victims Act now available
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🏆Recognize Legal Scholarship – Nominate a candidate for the CBA's Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award! Send us your nominations by February 9: https://bit.ly/3QrysUC
December 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
🏆Recognize Legal Scholarship – Nominate a candidate for the CBA's Ramon John Hnatyshyn Award! Send us your nominations by February 9: https://bit.ly/3QrysUC
Today we remember the best known example of sex-motivated killing in Canada. On Dec. 6, 1989, a lone white male armed with a gun entered École Polytechnique at Université of Montréal and killed 14 women because they were women, towards whom he expressed hatred.
theconversation.com/sex-motivate...
theconversation.com/sex-motivate...
Sex-motivated violence should be treated as a hate crime
For hate crime legislation to be more than symbolic, crimes motivated by hatred must be reported, recorded, prosecuted and sentenced as hate crimes
theconversation.com
December 6, 2025 at 2:26 PM
Today we remember the best known example of sex-motivated killing in Canada. On Dec. 6, 1989, a lone white male armed with a gun entered École Polytechnique at Université of Montréal and killed 14 women because they were women, towards whom he expressed hatred.
theconversation.com/sex-motivate...
theconversation.com/sex-motivate...
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The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law is inviting applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor who will also serve as Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC).
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November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM
The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law is inviting applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor who will also serve as Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC).
› www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...
› www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...
It’s not certain that the invocation of the notwithstanding clause shields the laws from constitutional challenge. It is important for citizens to know IF/HOW/WHY rights have been violated. It is likely that invocation shields rights violation from remedy by courts. The remedy is at the ballot box.
Today, Alberta introduced Bill 9 and invoked the notwithstanding clause to shield three anti-trans laws from constitutional challenge. These laws deny gender-affirming care to youth, erase 2SLGBTQI identities from schools, and ban trans girls and women from sports.
November 19, 2025 at 1:07 PM
It’s not certain that the invocation of the notwithstanding clause shields the laws from constitutional challenge. It is important for citizens to know IF/HOW/WHY rights have been violated. It is likely that invocation shields rights violation from remedy by courts. The remedy is at the ballot box.
Just arrived. Cannot wait
November 19, 2025 at 12:43 AM
Just arrived. Cannot wait
PSA: sex work law in Canada
Kloubakov clarified the law but researchers continue to misstate the law
Sex work (involving sexual touching) is illegal. Purchasing is an offence. Providers are a party to that offence (however they will not be prosecuted) 1/2
Kloubakov clarified the law but researchers continue to misstate the law
Sex work (involving sexual touching) is illegal. Purchasing is an offence. Providers are a party to that offence (however they will not be prosecuted) 1/2
One of the most frustrating things about commentary on Canada's criminal prostitution laws & constitutional challenges is the consistent claim that sex work is legal. It is not legal 1/
Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed Constitutional challenge means theconversation.com/sex-work-on-...
Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed Constitutional challenge means theconversation.com/sex-work-on-...
Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed Constitutional challenge means
Canada’s criminalization framework continues to undermine sex workers’ safety and exclude their voices from shaping laws that govern their lives.
theconversation.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
PSA: sex work law in Canada
Kloubakov clarified the law but researchers continue to misstate the law
Sex work (involving sexual touching) is illegal. Purchasing is an offence. Providers are a party to that offence (however they will not be prosecuted) 1/2
Kloubakov clarified the law but researchers continue to misstate the law
Sex work (involving sexual touching) is illegal. Purchasing is an offence. Providers are a party to that offence (however they will not be prosecuted) 1/2
One of the most frustrating things about commentary on Canada's criminal prostitution laws & constitutional challenges is the consistent claim that sex work is legal. It is not legal 1/
Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed Constitutional challenge means theconversation.com/sex-work-on-...
Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed Constitutional challenge means theconversation.com/sex-work-on-...
Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed Constitutional challenge means
Canada’s criminalization framework continues to undermine sex workers’ safety and exclude their voices from shaping laws that govern their lives.
theconversation.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:01 PM
One of the most frustrating things about commentary on Canada's criminal prostitution laws & constitutional challenges is the consistent claim that sex work is legal. It is not legal 1/
Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed Constitutional challenge means theconversation.com/sex-work-on-...
Sex work on trial: What the recently dismissed Constitutional challenge means theconversation.com/sex-work-on-...
Call for proposals is live! Join us!!
Women, Disability, and Intersectionality:
Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind
Mar 13-14, 2026
#flsq #women #disability #intersectionality #feministlegalstudies #disabilitystudies
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Women, Disability, and Intersectionality:
Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind
Mar 13-14, 2026
#flsq #women #disability #intersectionality #feministlegalstudies #disabilitystudies
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October 31, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Call for proposals is live! Join us!!
Women, Disability, and Intersectionality:
Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind
Mar 13-14, 2026
#flsq #women #disability #intersectionality #feministlegalstudies #disabilitystudies
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Women, Disability, and Intersectionality:
Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind
Mar 13-14, 2026
#flsq #women #disability #intersectionality #feministlegalstudies #disabilitystudies
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In case you missed it ➡️ One exceptional post-grad law student will be awarded the $25K CBA Viscount Bennett Fellowship. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Deadline: November 18. https://bit.ly/46y2RG6
October 30, 2025 at 1:00 PM
In case you missed it ➡️ One exceptional post-grad law student will be awarded the $25K CBA Viscount Bennett Fellowship. Don't let this opportunity pass you by! Deadline: November 18. https://bit.ly/46y2RG6
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Opportunity! See Gender & Justice website for details-please circulate in your networks @drlandislife.bsky.social @afipcollective.bsky.social @marissaesque.bsky.social @veronicagago.bsky.social @requenaaguilar.bsky.social @oxfordcsae.bsky.social @fosfeminista.bsky.social @thinkcrea.bsky.social
October 15, 2025 at 9:45 PM
Opportunity! See Gender & Justice website for details-please circulate in your networks @drlandislife.bsky.social @afipcollective.bsky.social @marissaesque.bsky.social @veronicagago.bsky.social @requenaaguilar.bsky.social @oxfordcsae.bsky.social @fosfeminista.bsky.social @thinkcrea.bsky.social
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📣General registration for4th joint annual conference 'A feminist Politics of Radical Hope in a Time of Oppression'
is now open.
Details: www.lexnetwork.org/radical-hope...
LEX now reviewing membership applications
Details: lexnetwork.org
@sharronfitz.bsky.social @genderandjustice.bsky.social
is now open.
Details: www.lexnetwork.org/radical-hope...
LEX now reviewing membership applications
Details: lexnetwork.org
@sharronfitz.bsky.social @genderandjustice.bsky.social
Radical-hope-conference – LEX Research Network
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September 3, 2025 at 5:00 PM
📣General registration for4th joint annual conference 'A feminist Politics of Radical Hope in a Time of Oppression'
is now open.
Details: www.lexnetwork.org/radical-hope...
LEX now reviewing membership applications
Details: lexnetwork.org
@sharronfitz.bsky.social @genderandjustice.bsky.social
is now open.
Details: www.lexnetwork.org/radical-hope...
LEX now reviewing membership applications
Details: lexnetwork.org
@sharronfitz.bsky.social @genderandjustice.bsky.social
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Join us Oct 31-Nov 1 for the Vulnerability, Inequality and Justice Workshop, in person or virtually.
This workshop brings together scholars from across Canada to explore the concept of vulnerability in law and its role in the equality & justice project. Register now: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...
This workshop brings together scholars from across Canada to explore the concept of vulnerability in law and its role in the equality & justice project. Register now: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...
Vulnerability, Inequality and Justice Workshop
This workshop brings together scholars from across Canada to critically engage with the concept of vulnerability in different areas of law and its role in the equality and justice project.
allard.ubc.ca
October 27, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Join us Oct 31-Nov 1 for the Vulnerability, Inequality and Justice Workshop, in person or virtually.
This workshop brings together scholars from across Canada to explore the concept of vulnerability in law and its role in the equality & justice project. Register now: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...
This workshop brings together scholars from across Canada to explore the concept of vulnerability in law and its role in the equality & justice project. Register now: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...
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I’m in standing room at @torontobluejays.bsky.social , behind accessible seating, where a kid/teen in a wheelchair is distraught because he can’t see anything with everyone standing up. If anyone happens to be in a box or something with extra seats, this is your chance to do a good deed.
October 26, 2025 at 12:57 AM
I’m in standing room at @torontobluejays.bsky.social , behind accessible seating, where a kid/teen in a wheelchair is distraught because he can’t see anything with everyone standing up. If anyone happens to be in a box or something with extra seats, this is your chance to do a good deed.
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Help us spread the word! The $25,000 CBA Viscount Bennett Fellowship for post-grad law students is seeking applications. Deadline to apply is November 18: bit.ly/46y2RG6
October 20, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Help us spread the word! The $25,000 CBA Viscount Bennett Fellowship for post-grad law students is seeking applications. Deadline to apply is November 18: bit.ly/46y2RG6
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Feminist Legal Studies Queen's Annual Conference: March 13-14, 2026 @queensulaw.bsky.social
Women, Disability, and Intersectionality: Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind
Watch this space for further information including call for papers!
femlaw.queensu.ca/conferences/...
Feminist Legal Studies Queen's Annual Conference: March 13-14, 2026 @queensulaw.bsky.social
Women, Disability, and Intersectionality: Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind
Watch this space for further information including call for papers!
femlaw.queensu.ca/conferences/...
FLSQ Conference 2026 | Feminist Legal Studies
Women, Disability, and Intersectionality: Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind International Women's Day Annual Conference, Feminist Legal Studies Queen's and the Queen's Faculty of Law, ...
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October 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Save the date!
Feminist Legal Studies Queen's Annual Conference: March 13-14, 2026 @queensulaw.bsky.social
Women, Disability, and Intersectionality: Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind
Watch this space for further information including call for papers!
femlaw.queensu.ca/conferences/...
Feminist Legal Studies Queen's Annual Conference: March 13-14, 2026 @queensulaw.bsky.social
Women, Disability, and Intersectionality: Designing for Equality and Leaving No One Behind
Watch this space for further information including call for papers!
femlaw.queensu.ca/conferences/...
From a review of Jurist in Context
William Twining: the man who radicalised the middle ground by David Sugarman
William Twining: the man who radicalised the middle ground by David Sugarman
October 14, 2025 at 1:05 PM
From a review of Jurist in Context
William Twining: the man who radicalised the middle ground by David Sugarman
William Twining: the man who radicalised the middle ground by David Sugarman
I was sad to learn of William Twining’s death. He was my partner’s LLM supervisor; we spent time together most recently in 2019 before the world locked down. I’m sure I have a better photo somewhere, but this one captures that one simple day at his home. My deepest condolences to Penelope and family
October 14, 2025 at 12:31 PM
I was sad to learn of William Twining’s death. He was my partner’s LLM supervisor; we spent time together most recently in 2019 before the world locked down. I’m sure I have a better photo somewhere, but this one captures that one simple day at his home. My deepest condolences to Penelope and family