Oh Canada, I hope we are okay.
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Erin Durant
- Mar 3
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Erin Durant lectures young lawyers about trials
Erin Durant presented at the 2023 edition of the Ontario Bar Association's "Your First Civil Trial" educational program. Erin has...
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Erin Durant
- Dec 19, 2022
- 2 min
Resolve to have better governance in 2023
It has been a long year, but 2022 is finally nearing an end. As you sit back and think about your goals and resolutions for 2023, I...
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Erin Durant
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry: A Hard Hitting Final Report
When the Ontario Government announced the Ottawa Light Rail Transit Public Inquiry in December 2021, few could have predicted the harsh...
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- Oct 19, 2022
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Burnout: 18 months later
As I inch towards the two year mark of the worst period of my life, I thought it useful to reflect on life after burnout or, perhaps more...
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- Oct 8, 2022
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Boards need to focus on good governance and not wait for a crisis
Recent scandals have highlighted the need for boards of directors to focus on good governance. Governance is the main role of a board....
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- Oct 7, 2022
- 4 min
Systemic Abuse in Women's Professional Soccer
On October 3, 2022, former Attorney General of the United States Sally Q. Yates report into the National Women's Soccer League (NWSL) was...
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- Sep 23, 2022
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Choices
Do not worry about making the wrong choice. Our path in life and in our careers is not a straight line. Sometimes it takes you a while to...
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- Sep 21, 2022
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Delay in Administrative Tribunals
There has been a lot of ink spilled about delays in the justice system. In criminal cases, delay can result in charges - including very...
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- Sep 18, 2022
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation September 30th CPD
September 30, 2022 is the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. Durant Barristers will be observing that day by closing our offices...
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- Sep 7, 2022
- 6 min
What does it mean to be an Influential Lawyer?
I am very proud to be included on Canadian Lawyer's Top 25 Most Influential Lawyers list. Lawyers are selected following a call for...
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- Aug 25, 2022
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Erin Durant recognized in Best Lawyers in Canada but Durant Barristers Declines Marketing Ad-ons.
For the third straight year, Erin Durant has been recognized by her peers for inclusion in the Best Lawyers in Canada publication. This...
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- Jul 30, 2022
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In Camera Board Meetings: Best Practices for Risk Management
Anyone who has sat on a Board and many members of the general public have heard about “in camera” sessions during Board Meetings. These...
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- Jul 29, 2022
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Durant Barristers Sponsors Canadian Championships in Ottawa
Our founder Erin Durant is a co-Chair of the Softball Canada u23 Canadian Championships sponsored by Alterna Savings. The event runs from...
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- Jul 28, 2022
- 3 min
What is an Independent Investigation?
Our firm conducts a number of investigations. All of our lawyers and staff are trained in conducting investigations. We are often asked...
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- Jul 7, 2022
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Rest in Peace: The 2019 Inclusion Index that never was.
I was personally perturbed to learn what I had long suspected - the Law Society of Ontario never finished the work involved to publish...
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- Jul 1, 2022
- 9 min
A Canada Day Shout Out to the Pandemic Law Firms
On this Canada Day, prior to joining my husband for an outdoor bonfire, I decided to spend some time reflecting on how lucky we are to be...
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- Jun 23, 2022
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Durant Barristers Shares Knowledge at the Ontario Bar Association's Anatomy of a Trial CPD
Erin Durant was an invited speaker and presenter at the Ontario Bar Association's Anatomy of a Trial seminar for lawyers. Erin...
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- Jun 22, 2022
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Erin Durant speaks at Law Society of Ontario's Solo and Small Firm Conference
Erin Durant was an invited speaker at the Law Society of Ontario's Solo and Small Firm Conference. The conference is popular with lawyers...
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- Jun 2, 2022
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Trauma Informed Approaches to Complaints and Investigations
Durant Barristers and Gillian Hnatiw and Co. are pleased to host a one hour Webinar on "Trauma Informed Approaches to Complaints and...
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