The Ontario Court of Appeal decision in R. v. Kokopenace, which quashed an Aboriginal man's manslaughter conviction because Kenora's jury roll had proportionally too few individuals from the region's reserves, was appealed to the Supreme Court of Canada. The Supreme Court of Canada was tasked with meaningfully answering the question of what steps the province is expected to take to reasonably ensure First Nation representation on the jury roll. 

Whether you are working in the area of criminal law, Aboriginal law, constitutional law, or the public sector, do not miss this opportunity to join this important discussion of the scope of an accused's right under ss.11(d) and (f) of the Charter, to representativeness of the jury roll, and what the province must do to ensure that right is not violated. Also, get important updates on sentencing of Aboriginal accused post-Gladue and the recent SCC decision in R. v. Anderson.

PROGRAM CHAIRS

Jaki Freeman, Barrister & Solicitor
Janice LaForme, Law Society of Upper Canada

PANELISTS

Hon. Justice Erwin Stach, Superior Court of Justice, Retired
Trevor Jukes, Crown Counsel, Crown Law Office - Criminal
Jessica Orkin, Sack Goldblatt Mitchell LLP
Jonathan Rudin, Aboriginal Legal Services Toronto