Podcasts about criminal law reform

PlayCorruption costs the world economy around US$5 trillion each year, the equivalent of 5% of global GDP, according to Transparency International. This widespread issue hinders economic growth, deepens inequality, and siphons funds from essential public services like education and healthcare.While many view corruption as a government issue, businesses can't afford to ignore the risks. Organizations that neglect these risks not only risk reputational damage but can also face financial penalties, regulatory scrutiny, and potential legal complications. Both businesses and governments have a vested interest in fighting corruption – and this event is crucial for businesses to learn about how to protect themselves and maintain compliance.Is worldwide corruption on the rise?On May 6, 2025, join us at the Empire Club of Canada to find out! This insightful discussion will feature key business leaders and experts on the critical role of the private sector in combatting corruption.Our panel will explore the potential impact of changes in U.S. policies, such as eliminating beneficial owner disclosure and the Trump administration's decision to halt enforcement of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act — which has been the linchpin of global anti-corruption efforts — on Canadian businesses operating in the U.S. and abroad.The event will also cover new international anti-corruption initiatives, how the private sector can support them, and provide insights on identifying red flags of corruption and money laundering, as well as enhancing due diligence on customers' wealth sources.Panelists include Hentie Dirker, Chief ESG and Integrity Officer at AtkinsRéalis; Peter German, President of the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform; Allan Rock, World Refugee & Migration Council Member and former Minister of Justice & Attorney General of Canada, and moderated by Rita Trichur of The Globe and Mail.The results of a public opinion survey by Angus Reid Institute on the prevalence of corruption in Canada will be shared at the event, and an action plan for the private sector will provide a unique perspective on how businesses can safeguard their operations and reputation.*The content presented is free of charge but please note that the Empire Club of Canada retains copyright. Neither the speeches themselves nor any part of their content may be used for any purpose other than personal interest or research without the explicit permission of the Empire Club of Canada.**Views and Opinions Expressed Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed by the speakers or panelists are those of the speakers or panelists and do not necessarily reflect or represent the official views and opinions, policy or position held by The Empire Club of Canada.*

Which party has a better public safety plan? Guest: Dr. Neil Boyd, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Which party has a better public safety plan? Guest: Dr. Neil Boyd, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy Will proposed housing plans solve the housing crisis? Guest: Alex Hemingway, Economist and Public Finance Policy Analyst with Canadian Centre for Policy Alternative Should you start inviting yourself to parties? Guest: Dr. Julian Givi, Associate Professor of Marketing at West Virginia University's John Chambers College of Business and Economics and Lead Author of the Study Is purple a real colour? Guest: Elizabeth Rayne, Freelance Science Journalist and Contributor to Popular Mechanics How the manosphere is shaping young voters Guest: Olivia Bowden, Freelance Journalist How do you become a crossword champion? Guest: Will Nediger, Freelance Crossword Constructor Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The federal government has appointed Kevin Brosseau, former RCMP deputy commissioner, as Canada's new fentanyl czar. This position is part of Ottawa's efforts to address the fentanyl crisis and reassure the U.S. that Canada is actively working to disrupt the illegal production and distribution of the drug. Guest: Neil Boyd - Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

How should BC structure its involuntary care system? Guest: Neil Boyd, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: How do our brains process smells? Guest: Dr. Peter Mombaerts, Director of the Max Planck Research Unit for Neurogenics  Seg 2: Scott's Thoughts: Are Gen Z giving up their online dating apps? Guest: Scott Shantz, CKNW Contributor Seg 3: View From Victoria: Is BC United dead or alive? We get a local look at the top political stories with the help of Vancouver Sun columnist Vaughn Palmer. Seg 4: How did two Canadian influencers fall into a covert Russian operation? Guest: Dr. Eviane Leidig, Researcher and Consultant Specializing in Online Extremism and Radicalization, and Author of “Women of the Far Right” Seg 5: Where We Live: Visiting BC's third largest city! Guest: Geri Mayer-Judson, CKNW Contributor Seg 6: Is Hip/Hop the new music genre of the Superbowl halftime show? Guest: Latoya Elle, Media and Music PR and spokesperson Seg 7: Monday Morning Quarterback for Sep 9, 2024 Guest: Rick Campbell, Head Coach of the BC Lions Seg 8: How should BC structure its involuntary care system? Guest: Neil Boyd, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy Seg 9: Why is Air Canada winding down its operations? Guest: John Gradek, Aviation Management Professor at McGill University and Former Air Canada Executive Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Professor Boyd has had a 50-year career in criminology, beginning with a fascination for crime in the 1970s and culminating in retirement as a professor emeritus in 2022. Over these decades, he's noticed that crime in Canada has evolved significantly, particularly in the areas of homicide, property crimes, and drug control. Professor Boyd advocates for a balanced approach to drug policy, emphasizing prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and enforcement to address the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities. Guest: Neil Boyd, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Seg 1: What do psychedelics do to your brain? Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine conducted a study on psilocybin, the compound in “magic mushrooms,” using functional MRI scans to observe brain activity. The colourful heat maps they produced highlight significant changes in brain activity, with red, orange, and yellow hues showing abnormal patterns and blues and greens indicating normal activity. Guest: Dr. Joshua Siegel, Instructor and Co-director of the Program of Psychedelics Research at Washington University's School of Medicine in St. Louis Seg 2: View from Victoria: Two ministers emerge to defend the government on two recent controversies. The Vancouver Sun's Vaughn Palmer is here with his take on the day's headlines. Seg 3: The Weekly Cecchini Check-in Guest: Reggie Cecchini, Washington Correspondent for Global News Seg 4: How a prehistoric tooth from a BC playground altered our historical timeline A piece of mammoth tooth found in a playground on Vancouver Island has provided new insights into the timeline of these prehistoric animals' presence on the island. In a study led by Laura Termes, researchers analyzed over 30 mammoth samples and discovered that mammoths roamed Vancouver Island much longer than previously believed. Guest: Laura Termes, PhD Candidate in Archaeology at Simon Fraser University  Seg 5: The dramatic evolution of crime in Canada Professor Boyd has had a 50-year career in criminology, beginning with a fascination for crime in the 1970s and culminating in retirement as a professor emeritus in 2022. Over these decades, he's noticed that crime in Canada has evolved significantly, particularly in the areas of homicide, property crimes, and drug control. Professor Boyd advocates for a balanced approach to drug policy, emphasizing prevention, treatment, harm reduction, and enforcement to address the ongoing crisis and its impact on communities. Guest: Neil Boyd, Professor Emeritus of Criminology at Simon Fraser University and Chair of the Board of Directors at the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy Seg 6: BC's Minister of Agriculture breaks her silence on BC Tree Fruits Minister Pam Alexis has been notably absent during the collapse of the BC Tree Fruits Cooperative, a significant issue for local farmers as apple season begins without essential packing and storage services. Farmers are in distress, with some shedding tears in meetings. Alexis has only issued impersonal statements through her communication team, leading to uncertainty about whether she is working or on holiday. Guest: Pam Alexis, BC's Minister of Agriculture Seg 7: Kickin' It with The Caps Vanni Sartini, Coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our guest is The Right Honourable Kim Campbell, former Prime Minister of Canada. Kim is a powerhouse whose life has been a life of firsts: from the age of 16 when she became the first female student body president at Prince of Wales Secondary School, to the first female president for her freshman class at University of British Columbia, to holding elected office at all three levels of Canadian government and then becoming Canada's first (and only) female Prime Minister in 1993. Clearly, Kim has spent much of her life breaking barriers for women. She was the first woman to serve as Canada's Minister of Justice and Minister of National Defence, as well as the first woman to serve as Minister of Defence of a NATO member country. Ms. Campbell served as the Canadian Consul General in Los Angeles, taught at the Harvard Kennedy School and is a member of the International Women's Forum, a global organization of women of significant and diverse achievement, and served as its global president (2003-2005). She was inducted into the IWF Hall of Fame in 2008.     Kim Campbell is also a founding member of the Club de Madrid, now the largest international forum of former heads of government and state who work to promote democratic values. After serving as Acting President (2002), Secretary General (2004-2006), Vice President and a member of the Board (2007- 2011), she returned to the Board in 2019.  Among her involvement in international organizations focused on democracy and security issues, Kim Campbell chaired the Steering Committee for the World Movement for Democracy in Washington, D.C. from 2008-2015, and is a Trustee of the International Center for the Study of Radicalisation and Political Violence (ICSR) at King's College, London. Ms. Campbell became an international leader of leaders as Chair of the Council of Women World Leaders (1999-2003) and is currently a member and Chair Emerita. The Council's membership is composed of women who hold, or have held, the office of President or Prime Minister.  Ms. Campbell's most notable achievement in recent years has been the design and launch of a ground-breaking leadership program for undergraduates at the University of Alberta: The Peter Lougheed Leadership College. She served as its Founding Principal from 2014-2018.  In 2016 Kim Campbell was appointed by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to serve as Chairperson of the Independent Advisory Board for Supreme Court of Canada Judicial Appointments, a role she has reprised three times since, most recently in spring 2021. In 2021, Ms. Campbell joined the board of Toronto-based Glen Gould Foundation (glengould.ca) and the advisory board of The Vancouver Anti-Corruption Institute. VACI is a project of The International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR), which was created during Ms. Campbell's tenure as Minister of Justice. Also in 2021, Ms. Campbell accepted an invitation to become a fellow of the Royal Society for the encouragement of arts, manufactures and commerce (thersa.org), which was founded in 1754 in England. Additionally, Ms. Campbell received the Distinguished Leadership Award from the International Leadership Association (ILA), for her significant contributions to the understanding and practice of effective leadership which has had an exceptional impact internationally. Kim Campbell lives with her husband - pianist, actor, playwright, composer and producer Hershey Felder - in Florence, Italy. Join us as Kim Campbell speaks candidly on issues related to leadership, international politics, democratization, climate change, gender, Canadian/American relations and much more. By discovering how someone else has learned important life lessons from lived experiences, many times we can then apply these insights to our lives and unlock our own hidden potentials.  Be sure to follow us on Instagram and also subscribe to our YouTube version of the podcast so that you'll know about this episode as well as the many Crazy Amazing Humans featured in all of our episodes. We're always here to remind you that any gesture of kindness has the potential to create a Crazy Amazing Human experience, one person at a time. You have the power to create that every day because YOU ARE Crazy Amazing!

Aaron speaks with criminologist Yvon Dandurand to discuss his latest book Youth Crime Prevention & Sports. Aaron also raises the topic of corruption. Specifically, he raises the challenges Darryl Plecas faced when he pointed out corruption, and the current allegations against of Brenda Lucki, the current commissioner with the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP). The two also discuss organized crime, human trafficking, and cancel culture in universities. Yvon Dandurand is a criminologist at the University of the Fraser Valley, British Columbia (Canada), and a Fellow and Senior Associate of the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy, a Vancouver-based research institute affiliated with the United Nations Crime Prevention and Criminal Justice Programme. His long career in teaching, research and policy development in the fields of crime prevention and criminal justice has led him to specialize in comparative research. He has been involved in numerous criminal justice reform and capacity building projects in Canada and abroad, including several projects and studies in the areas of organized crime, human trafficking, witness protection, corruption, crime prevention, policing, and corrections. Pre-order his book Youth Crime Prevention & Sports: https://bristoluniversitypress.co.uk/youth-crime-prevention-and-sports?fbclid=IwAR12J3njmLzFQrYxXYLK8SQgJ7Cu_z9-j6sd9eutKVUkgIWa9JZ6E1BWeSE Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://aaronpete.substack.com/ Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7jl39CsCYhImbLevAF6aTe?si=dc4479f225ff440b Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/bigger-than-me-podcast/id1517645921 Listen on Google Podcasts: https://podcasts.google.com/feed/aHR0cHM6Ly9mZWVkcy5idXp6c3Byb3V0LmNvbS8xMDc3MjYyLnJzcw?sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwiA8JKF2tT0AhUPmp4KHR2rAPkQ9sEGegQIARAC Chapters: 0:00:00 Crime Prevention & Youth 0:38:49 Inspiring Students as a Professor 0:57:14 Administrative Overload in Universities 1:13:40 Polarization 1:30:44 Choosing Criminology 1:45:05 True EVIL & Human Trafficking 2:05:13 Brenda Lucki Scandal 2:11:07 Justin Trudeau & Corruption 2:19:10 Darryl Plecas Fighting Corruption 2:41:33 The United Nations 3:04:17 Advice for Professors

Kim and Reakash discuss Bill S-251, legislation that, if passed, would give judges discretion to decide whether or not to apply mandatory minimum sentences.

At the 2012 Conservative Party conference, new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced plans to amend the criminal law to ensure that even householders who react in a way that may seem disproportionate in the cold light of day will be protected from prosecution. This reopened a long-running discussion about the balance of legal rights between the home owner and those trespassing onto the property for criminal purposes. The law received the most scrutiny in the case of Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who killed one burglar and wounded another who entered his home in 1999, and was subsequently convicted of murder (reduced to manslaughter on appeal). Professor John Spencer discusses the new proposal, and considers it in the light of the current law and previous suggestions. Professor Spencer is Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies, and Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association. He has written extensively on criminal justice matters and has been involved in a number of law reform projects. For more information about Professor Spencer, please refer to his profile at http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/jr-spencer/79 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty.

At the 2012 Conservative Party conference, new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced plans to amend the criminal law to ensure that even householders who react in a way that may seem disproportionate in the cold light of day will be protected from prosecution. This reopened a long-running discussion about the balance of legal rights between the home owner and those trespassing onto the property for criminal purposes. The law received the most scrutiny in the case of Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who killed one burglar and wounded another who entered his home in 1999, and was subsequently convicted of murder (reduced to manslaughter on appeal). Professor John Spencer discusses the new proposal, and considers it in the light of the current law and previous suggestions. Professor Spencer is Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies, and Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association. He has written extensively on criminal justice matters and has been involved in a number of law reform projects. For more information about Professor Spencer, please refer to his profile at http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/jr-spencer/79 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty.

At the 2012 Conservative Party conference, new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced plans to amend the criminal law to ensure that even householders who react in a way that may seem disproportionate in the cold light of day will be protected from prosecution. This reopened a long-running discussion about the balance of legal rights between the home owner and those trespassing onto the property for criminal purposes. The law received the most scrutiny in the case of Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who killed one burglar and wounded another who entered his home in 1999, and was subsequently convicted of murder (reduced to manslaughter on appeal). Professor John Spencer discusses the new proposal, and considers it in the light of the current law and previous suggestions. Professor Spencer is Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies, and Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association. He has written extensively on criminal justice matters and has been involved in a number of law reform projects. For more information about Professor Spencer, please refer to his profile at http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/jr-spencer/79 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty.

At the 2012 Conservative Party conference, new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced plans to amend the criminal law to ensure that even householders who react in a way that may seem disproportionate in the cold light of day will be protected from prosecution. This reopened a long-running discussion about the balance of legal rights between the home owner and those trespassing onto the property for criminal purposes. The law received the most scrutiny in the case of Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who killed one burglar and wounded another who entered his home in 1999, and was subsequently convicted of murder (reduced to manslaughter on appeal). Professor John Spencer discusses the new proposal, and considers it in the light of the current law and previous suggestions. Professor Spencer is Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies, and Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association. He has written extensively on criminal justice matters and has been involved in a number of law reform projects. For more information about Professor Spencer, please refer to his profile at http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/jr-spencer/79 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty.

At the 2012 Conservative Party conference, new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced plans to amend the criminal law to ensure that even householders who react in a way that may seem disproportionate in the cold light of day will be protected from prosecution. This reopened a long-running discussion about the balance of legal rights between the home owner and those trespassing onto the property for criminal purposes. The law received the most scrutiny in the case of Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who killed one burglar and wounded another who entered his home in 1999, and was subsequently convicted of murder (reduced to manslaughter on appeal). Professor John Spencer discusses the new proposal, and considers it in the light of the current law and previous suggestions. Professor Spencer is Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies, and Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association. He has written extensively on criminal justice matters and has been involved in a number of law reform projects. For more information about Professor Spencer, please refer to his profile at http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/jr-spencer/79 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty.

At the 2012 Conservative Party conference, new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced plans to amend the criminal law to ensure that even householders who react in a way that may seem disproportionate in the cold light of day will be protected from prosecution. This reopened a long-running discussion about the balance of legal rights between the home owner and those trespassing onto the property for criminal purposes. The law received the most scrutiny in the case of Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who killed one burglar and wounded another who entered his home in 1999, and was subsequently convicted of murder (reduced to manslaughter on appeal). Professor John Spencer discusses the new proposal, and considers it in the light of the current law and previous suggestions. Professor Spencer is Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies, and Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association. He has written extensively on criminal justice matters and has been involved in a number of law reform projects. For more information about Professor Spencer, please refer to his profile at http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/jr-spencer/79 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty. This entry provides an audio source for iTunes U.

At the 2012 Conservative Party conference, new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced plans to amend the criminal law to ensure that even householders who react in a way that may seem disproportionate in the cold light of day will be protected from prosecution. This reopened a long-running discussion about the balance of legal rights between the home owner and those trespassing onto the property for criminal purposes. The law received the most scrutiny in the case of Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who killed one burglar and wounded another who entered his home in 1999, and was subsequently convicted of murder (reduced to manslaughter on appeal). Professor John Spencer discusses the new proposal, and considers it in the light of the current law and previous suggestions. Professor Spencer is Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies, and Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association. He has written extensively on criminal justice matters and has been involved in a number of law reform projects. For more information about Professor Spencer, please refer to his profile at http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/jr-spencer/79 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty. This entry provides an audio source for iTunes U.

At the 2012 Conservative Party conference, new Justice Secretary Chris Grayling announced plans to amend the criminal law to ensure that even householders who react in a way that may seem disproportionate in the cold light of day will be protected from prosecution. This reopened a long-running discussion about the balance of legal rights between the home owner and those trespassing onto the property for criminal purposes. The law received the most scrutiny in the case of Tony Martin, the Norfolk farmer who killed one burglar and wounded another who entered his home in 1999, and was subsequently convicted of murder (reduced to manslaughter on appeal). Professor John Spencer discusses the new proposal, and considers it in the light of the current law and previous suggestions. Professor Spencer is Professor of Law, Co-Director of the Centre for European Legal Studies, and Honorary President of the European Criminal Law Association. He has written extensively on criminal justice matters and has been involved in a number of law reform projects. For more information about Professor Spencer, please refer to his profile at http://www.law.cam.ac.uk/people/academic/jr-spencer/79 Law in Focus is a collection of short videos featuring academics from the University of Cambridge Faculty of Law, addressing legal issues in current affairs and the news. These issues are examples of the many which challenge researchers and students studying undergraduate and postgraduate law at the Faculty. This entry provides an audio source for iTunes U.