Supreme Court of Canada justice speaks at Acadia University
The Law and Society Program, with the support of the Jarislowsky Chair in Trust & Political Leadership, invites the community to the 2025 Law and Society Annual Lecture with the Honourable Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada.
Justice Rowe will speak on Canada and the US: After 150 Years the Differences Remain the Same, which will examine the contemporary differences in political culture between the two countries.
Justice Rowe’s distinguished career has spanned private practice focussing on international law, as well as time spent in the foreign service and Newfoundland and Labrador public service. Justice Rowe was first appointed to the Newfoundland and Labrador Supreme Court in 1999 and subsequently elevated to that province’s Court of Appeal in 2001. He was appointed to the Supreme Court of Canada in 2016.
- What: Canada and the US: After 150 Years the Differences Remain the Same
- Who: The Honourable Justice Malcolm Rowe of the Supreme Court of Canada
- When: Wednesday, October 29 at 7:00 pm
- Where: Great Hall, Fountain Commons, Acadia Universit
This event is free and open to everyone. No registration is required, but early arrival is recommended as seating is limited.
About the Annual Keynote Lecture: The State of Justice in Nova Scotia and Beyond
Founded in 2025, the Law and Society Program's annual keynote lecture explores the current state of justice in Nova Scotia and beyond. Each year’s speaker is invited to engage in critical reflection on systemic issues, current events, and pathways toward a better justice system for all.
To learn more, visit: https://laws.acadiau.ca/state-of-justice.html