Robert Wright is an inspiration. He helped bring EPSRs to Ontario in R v Jackson 2018 ONSC 2527. Check out our IG to hear from him about the impact of SPP’s work. To support us, head to eventbrite.ca/e/sentencing-a… and join us THIS WEDNESDAY for our second annual fundraising gala! ✨

Thank you, Greenspan Humphrey Weinstein LLP, for your generous support! GHW has represented individual and corporate clients in difficult and complex cases at all levels of trial and appellate Court. Meet their lawyers this upcoming WEDNESDAY! Tickets are available here: eventbrite.ca/e/sentencing-a…

Thank you for your support, Addario Law Group! ALG’s lawyers are skilled and fearless advocates committed to finding innovative ways to help clients solve problems. Connect with them at our fundraising gala on Wednesday, November 8 at Arcadian Court: eventbrite.ca/e/sentencing-a…

Thank you, Paliare Roland LLP, for your sponsorship! Paliare Roland works with a diverse range of clients to produce intelligent solutions and get results. We’re only 8 DAYS from this year’s fundraising gala at Arcadian Court. Tickets are on sale here: eventbrite.ca/e/sentencing-a…

BIG NEWS 💥 this year’s keynote address will be a fireside chat featuring Kevin Morris of R v Morris!

Elevating the voices of folks with lived experiences navigating the system matters. This will be an important conversation you do not want to miss: eventbrite.ca/e/sentencing-a…

DJ Nav will be on the turntables once again for this year’s fundraising gala on Wednesday, November 8! 🪩 Tickets are available here: eventbrite.ca/e/sentencing-a…

Thank you to our silver sponsor, Stockwoods LLP! Stockwoods has wide-ranging expertise and has been counsel on many precedent-setting wins for progressive causes. Meet their lawyers, including Gerald Chan and Nader R Hasan, at this year’s gala:
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Thank you to our Bronze Sponsor, Criminal Lawyers’ Association! CLA is Canada’s largest Criminal law specialty association. Become a member today: members.criminallawyers.ca/joinus.

Early bird tickets for SPP’s second annual fundraising gala are still on sale, don’t miss out! eventbrite.ca/e/sentencing-a…

We are very excited to be co-hosting this important CPD in Vancouver on September 11 as IRCAs become more available in British Columbia. This is a FREE event for lawyers - please contact [email protected] for the registration link. Legal Aid BC Courthouse Libraries BC

Less than a week to register! Due to high demand, we have increased capacity but only have 10 spots left (if you can no longer attend, please let us know). Approval pending for 2 EDI hrs. Registration form in thread.

Sixth and finally, we must read King together with Morris. Indigenous defendants are far from the only victims of racial stereotyping in criminal trials. There is no reason why King factors should not be considered in Corbett applications for Black or racialized defendants.

LEAF's Pam Hrick, Pamela Cross Luke's Place + Emilie Coyle CAEFS / ACSEF wrote about how criminal records do much harm to survivors and little for public safety.

True safety is securing good jobs and housing. It's ending cycles of poverty and exclusion.
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A huge thank you to all our attendees, speakers, performers, and sponsors for a wonderful evening!
You are all critical to helping us continue combatting systemic anti-Black racism
We can’t wait to see you next year ✨🎉

Last but not least, thank you to our Bronze Sponsor, Lerners LLP!

Learners has a proven commitment to DEI and community, as well as an extensive pro bono legal service record, which includes defending the Charter rights of accused persons before the SCC.

Thank you, Lerners!

✨EXCITING NEWS✨

We will have 3 incredible items available for silent auction at this Friday’s event!

1. 2 premium Raptors, donated by Torys LLP
2. An NBA jersey, donated by NBA Canada
3. A Herschel Supply messenger bag packed with swag, donated by @torontomet

We are grateful for the generous support of our Silver Sponsor, HHRLLP LLP!

They defend individuals and corporations at all levels of court and have been involved in some of the most difficult and well known criminal cases in Canada.

Thank you, Henein Hutchison!