The Charter
The year the Charter of Rights and Freedoms was enacted
1982
This case determined if women were considered persons under the BNA.
The Persons Case (Edwards v. Canada).
This American Football star was acquitted of the murder of his ex-wife and her friend in one of the most televised murder trials in the US.
OJ Simpson
Who are the current presidents of WILA
The section of the Charter, also known as the notwithstanding clause, that allows the government to override certain protections
Section 33
This judge was the second woman appointed to SCOTUS, known for her work on gender equality and dissents.
Ruth Bader Ginsburg
This case challenged Canadian Abortion Laws under section 7, leading to the decriminalization of Abortion.
R v. Morgentaler
What is the name of the Women in Law Podcast
Lady Justice Talks
This province refused to sign the 1982 Constitution Act
Quebec
This advocate and Law professor specializes in race and gender issues, coining the term intersectionality.
Kimberele Crenshaw
This case established "presumptive ceilings" for trial delay, urging that a case in provincial courts must be heard in 18 months, and superior courts in 30 months.
R v. Jordan
The Women in Law Association hosted this first event as a Student Club.
EmpowerHer: Women in Law Mixer
The test used to determine whether a limit on a Charter right can be justified under section 1.
The Oakes Test
The first woman to serve as the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada
Beverly McLachlin
This case in 2016, using section 7 of the Charter, allowed MAID to be accessible in Canada.
Carter v. Canada
Executive members of WILA can work under specific departments. How many departments does WILA have?
Nine
This Canadian Serial Killer was convicted of murdering women and disposing of their bodies by feeding them to pigs.
Robert Pickton
The Women in Law Association is partnered with these two LSAT companies, offering a discount code for WILA members.