Omar Ha-Redeye was interviewed today by 106.9FM, a local radio show in London.

Omar spoke about Charter dialogue, the theory that decisions by the Supreme Court of Canada are not final, and are instead referred to the legislature.

Omar Ha-Redeye and Justice Ian Binnie

The interview followed a talk by Hon. Justice Ian Binnie of the Supreme Court of Canada, and Hon. John Major, QC, formerly of the Supreme Court, at an event called Courting Democracy.

He also discussed a question he posed regarding access to the Supreme Court by people of socio-economically disadvantaged positions.  Justice Binne agreed that more needs to be done in this regard.

The interview will be aired tonight at approximately 6PM.

Omar Ha-Redeye with John C. Major CC QC

Honourable Mr. Justice Ian Binnie of the Supreme Court of Canada, and The Honourable John C. Major CC QC, formerly of the Supreme Court, spoke on “The Role of the Supreme Court in Canadian Government”at UWO Law.

Omar Ha-Redeye asked the panel questions relating to access to justice, and the role of the judiciary in checking the excess of the legislature, especially as it related to minority rights.

Justice Ian Binnie of the Supreme Court of Canada

Justice Ian Binnie of the Supreme Court of Canada delivered 2nd annual Claude and Elaine Lecture in Human Rights on The Reasonable Accommodation of Minorities.

The following day, he spoke to a small group of students about his experiences in the court.  He talked about what happens after arguments are made and the justices retire to make the decision, the two-three decisions that he wrote that have made a difference in law and society, and the influence of Supreme Court personalities in the decision-making process.

Justice Ian Binnie of the Supreme Court of Canada speaking to a group of law students (Photo Credit: Lawrence Gridin)