MANITOBA BAR ASSOCIATION
CHILD & YOUTH LAW SECTION
NOTICE OF ZOOM MEETING

DATE: Friday, November 22, 2024
TIME: 12:00 Noon – 1:30pm
LOCATION: Zoom Video Conference
TOPIC: Discussion on SCC Hearing of R v IM  and R v SB 
SPEAKERS: Mary Birdsell, Justice for Children and Youth (Toronto, ON)
Brandon Rolle, African Nova Scotian Justice Institute (Halifax, NS)
MODERATOR: Hillarie Tasche, Legal Aid Manitoba - Regency Community Law Centre

On October 15, 2024 the Supreme Court of Canada heard the appeals of two youth who had been sentenced as adults, pursuant to section 72 of the Youth Criminal Justice Act in R v IM and R v SB. Courts across Canada have long struggled with the section 72 provisions--provisions which are arguably the most important provisions within the YCJA, given the serious jeopardy that goes along with the imposition of an adult sentence.

These monumental appeals caught the attention of youth law practitioners, experts, and academics. The SCC's forthcoming decision will surely provide clarity and guidance on the issue of adult sentences specifically, and on the fundamental of youth criminal justice as a whole. The cases of R v IM and R v SB attracted numerous intervenors including the two panelists featured in this presentation, Mary Birdsell of Justice for Children and Youth and Brandon Rolle of African Nova Scotian Justice Institute. 

RSVP (PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED) to the Manitoba Bar Association online (link above). Non-members may attend for a cost of $150.

The link to join the Zoom meeting will be sent out at 9:30am on November 22, 2024.

Attendance at this MBA Section meeting can be applied towards your Law Society of Manitoba's Continuing Professional Development requirement for a maximum of 1.5 hours.

Wendy Martin White, K.C.
Co-Chair, MBA Criminal Justice Section
Phillips Aiello
Ph: 204-949-7711
wmartinwhite@palaw.law 

Riley Nolan
Co-Chair, MBA Child & Youth Law Section
Tapper Cuddy LLP
Ph: 204-944-3254  
rnolan@tappercuddy.com