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Erika Chamberlain

@echamberlain.bsky.social

Law prof and recovering dean at Western University, writing about torts, Crown liability, and defamation. Multi-sport endurance athlete, outdoor enthusiast, dog lover, proud Canadian.

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Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Ontario and Michigan | CBC News U.S. President Donald Trump is threatening to block the opening of the Gordie Howe Bridge, poised to become the newest border crossing between Windsor, Ont., and Detroit.

Gordie Howe was the king of #ElbowsUp.

Let's give Trump another taste of that, and then build more bridges, with people want the United States to remain a democracy.

Trump threatens to block opening of new bridge between Windsor and Detroit: www.cbc.ca/news/canada/... #cdnpoli

10.02.2026 02:08 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Opinion | The Globalization of Canadian Rage

β€œThe West is feeling its betrayal turn into rage. The world is waking up to both its vulnerability and its value. But better late than never: We’re all Canadian now.” Excellent piece by @stephenmarche.bsky.social.

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/06/o...

06.02.2026 12:29 β€” πŸ‘ 75    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 5    πŸ“Œ 5
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Cold but beautiful trail run today at Fanshawe Park (London, Ontario). Photos don’t do justice to how bright and pristine the winter landscape is.

01.02.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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Supreme Court Justice Sheilah Martin to retire this spring | CBC News Justice Sheilah Martin is retiring from the country's highest court, opening up a vacancyΒ on the Supreme Court of Canada bench.

Supreme Court Canada Justice Sheilah Martin to retire May 30 2026, opening up vacancy on bench this spring. #cdnpoli #scc www.cbc.ca/news/politic...

13.01.2026 18:10 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Happy to see that the SCC will hear this case on Crown liability and legislation insulating the government from civil claims.

08.01.2026 22:43 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Perfect trail running conditions today. One of the reasons I love winter running is that the snow covers all those pesky tripping hazards!

04.01.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Sunny and snowy New Year’s Day #hike in London, Ontario.
#dogs #winter

01.01.2026 16:22 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
The Dogs of 2025
YouTube video by WeRateDogs The Dogs of 2025

The Dogs of 2025

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31.12.2025 17:07 β€” πŸ‘ 2508    πŸ” 717    πŸ’¬ 81    πŸ“Œ 221
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Just a wee bit blustery for today’s trail run. Made this winterphile very happy!

29.12.2025 18:17 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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a man is wearing an apron that says h & h bagels ALT: a man is wearing an apron that says h & h bagels

Happy Festivus, everyone!

23.12.2025 13:00 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
View of OF CAR THIEVES, OPTICAL ILLUSIONS, AND SOCIAL HOSTS

I started this paper just as the pandemic hit, and I wasn’t sure if it would see the light of day. Delighted to have it published in the Canadian Bar Review.

cbr.cba.org/index.php/cb...

19.12.2025 14:42 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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The University of Ottawa’s Faculty of Law is inviting applications for an Assistant, Associate, or Full Professor who will also serve as Director of the Samuelson-Glushko Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC).

β€Ί www.uottawa.ca/research-inn...

17.12.2025 18:32 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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This is Millie. She just learned how to sled. Hopes you brought a second land frisbee, because she will not be taking turns. 13/10 (TT: millietheredlab)

16.12.2025 23:02 β€” πŸ‘ 10111    πŸ” 1610    πŸ’¬ 164    πŸ“Œ 149

"In a free society, it is emphatically not the courts' role to simply get out of the government's way."

Read the full statement by CBA President Bianca Kratt about the troubling trend of attacks on our courts by Canadian political leaders: https://bit.ly/4q3lMCk

11.12.2025 21:41 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Professeur(e) adjoint(e), agrΓ©gΓ©(e) ou titulaire et Directrice ou Directeur de la Clinique d'intΓ©rΓͺt public et de politique d'Internet du Canada (CIPPIC) Samuelson-Glushko - Assistant, Associate, or F... Posting Reason: Permanent - Replacement Job Family: Academic Leadership and Faculty Union affiliation: APUO Faculty/Department: Faculty of Law - Common Law Section_FT Campus: Main Campus Date Posted (...

. @cippic.bsky.social is hiring! This is an incredible opportunity to lead Canada’s foremost digital rights public interest clinic and join our technology law group at the University of Ottawa. Deadline to apply is January 9th.
uottawa.wd3.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/uOttaw...

08.12.2025 15:56 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Hilarious

06.12.2025 21:54 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Geneviève Bergeron, 21
Hélène Colgan, 23
Nathalie Croteau, 23
Barbara Daigneault, 22
Anne-Marie Edward, 21
Maud Haviernick, 29
Barbara Klucznik-Widajewicz, 31
Maryse Laganière, 25
Maryse Leclair, 23
Anne-Marie Lemay, 22
Sonia Pelletier, 28
Michèle Richard, 21
Annie St-Arneault, 23
Annie Turcotte, 20

06.12.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 409    πŸ” 187    πŸ’¬ 4    πŸ“Œ 13
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Opinion: What are we missing when we avoid quiet at all costs? When we walk, read, drive, or cook, it’s rarely done in isolation. Instead, these hobbies are often done alongside some kind of audio guide

This. A thousand times this.
Since I stepped down as Dean, I have remembered how much I love the quiet.

04.12.2025 12:55 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Beauty of the Moment
Steve Driscoll
2024

22.11.2025 10:00 β€” πŸ‘ 173    πŸ” 30    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Finished up my 2025 race season today with the Lost Valley 25km trail race, a point-to-point run on the Iroquoia section of the Bruce Trail. A greyish day but there were still some beautiful views.
#trailrunning

15.11.2025 22:50 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Otters with hats again, for no reason other than otters in hats!

09.11.2025 12:24 β€” πŸ‘ 1571    πŸ” 202    πŸ’¬ 35    πŸ“Œ 20

What a heartbreaking way to end the season. The Blue Jays were so much fun to watch this year. I love that team.
#worldseries #mlb #wantitall

02.11.2025 04:29 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Same. My blood pressure can’t take this.

02.11.2025 02:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

In Gaus we trust.

01.11.2025 00:17 β€” πŸ‘ 79    πŸ” 8    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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All TWELVE of Trey Yesavage's strikeouts tonight πŸ‘€

30.10.2025 03:03 β€” πŸ‘ 108    πŸ” 45    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 13
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Masterpiece

29.10.2025 02:52 β€” πŸ‘ 350    πŸ” 78    πŸ’¬ 6    πŸ“Œ 8
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Last night I ran my first ever nighttime trail race (The Night Thing, by Race Huron). It was rainy, muddy, and a little spooky at times, but lots of fun.
#trailrunning

25.10.2025 11:16 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Blue Jays dedicate 11-4 blowout to Donald Trump πŸ‡¨πŸ‡¦

25.10.2025 03:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1318    πŸ” 300    πŸ’¬ 18    πŸ“Œ 13

What’s everyone think about this move? Feels strange to leave Lukes out of the lineup.

#BlueJays #wantitall

24.10.2025 20:17 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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At Yonge & Dundas Jays fans are obeying the pedestrian scramble, as is the custom & returning to sidewalk each light cycle.

21.10.2025 04:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2344    πŸ” 571    πŸ’¬ 65    πŸ“Œ 195

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