2010 Annual Conference
October 28-30, 2010
Ottawa

The Canadian Council on International Law will hold its 39th Annual Conference on October 28-30, 2010.  Please note the change in dates - it will not be held October 14-16, 2010 as previously publicized.

This year's CCIL conference theme is Northern and Arctic issues.  In exploring that theme, the conference will cover a broad variety of topics.  Among other topics we are planning panels dealing with climate change and the arctic, boundary issues, resource exploitation (notably energy), northern peoples, international arctic shipping, geopolitics of the Arctic, human rights, and the (de)militarization of the Arctic.  

CLE Course: Summer 2010

Ronald St. John Macdonald Young Scholars Award
CALL FOR STUDENT PAPERS

The Canadian Council on International Law is inviting papers from students. Students who are studying at the graduate or undergraduate level in any discipline.  Articling students are also eligible:  papers from articling students will be considered under the graduate student category.
 
Successful applicants will present their papers at the 2010 CCIL Annual Conference to be held 1 in Ottawa from October 28-30, 2010.  One award will be given for the best graduate paper and one for the best undergraduate paper.  Winners will receive the third inaugural Ronald St. John Macdonald Young Scholars Award.  (Subsidies for travel to the annual conference are available.)

This year's CCIL conference theme is Northern and Arctic issues.  In exploring that theme, the conference will cover a broad variety of topics.  Among other topics we are planning panels dealing with climate change and the arctic, boundary issues, resource exploitation (notably energy), northern peoples, international arctic shipping, geopolitics of the Arctic, human rights, and the (de)militarization of the Arctic.  Papers that reflect this theme will be given strong consideration by the CCIL Ronald St. John Macdonald Award Selection Committee.

Those interested may submit a paper of no more than 25 pages on any topic of international law related to the conference theme.    

Articles should be sent by email to: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it by July 15, 2010 

Request for Nominations for the John E. Read Medal

Awarded by the Canadian Council on International Law in recognition of an outstanding contribution to the cause of international law and international organizations

The CCIL bestows from time to time a gold medal to commemorate the life and work of John E. Read, who was a distinguished member of the International Court of Justice. Such awards are granted to Canadians who have made a distinguished contribution to international law and organizations and to non-Canadians who have made an outstanding contribution to international law and organizations in the fields of special interest to Canada. A committee will be established to consider nominations for the John E. Read Award. The Award Ceremony will take place, if a nomination is successful, at the 2010 Annual CCIL Conference, October 28-30.

Please forward your nomination, with supporting documentation, to the CCIL Office by June 30, 2010.  275 Bay Street, Ottawa, ON  K1R 5Z5, email: This email address is being protected from spam bots, you need Javascript enabled to view it .

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