Preston Lim
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A MODEST AND PRINCIPLED PROPOSAL FOR CIVIL JUSTICE REFORM IN ONTARIO
Abstract Ontario’s civil justice system is in crisis. The current system does not provide for “access to justice” under any sensible definition of the term and is increasingly inaccessible even for Ontario’s middle class. Consequently, lawyers and pundits have called for a massive increase in funding to the justice system. Such funding might address perceived needs such as modernization of the system, expanded legal aid, and pro bono programs.
The Great Depression and Canada's Major Originalist Decade
Osgoode Home > Osgoode Digital Commons > Journals > OHLJ > Vol. 62 > Iss. 2 (2026) 0000-0001-6040-6123 Canadian constitutional history, Canadian constitutional theory, Originalism, F.R. Scott, W.P.M. Kennedy, Vincent MacDonald, Great Depression, Federalism, British North America Act This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. Lim, Preston Jordan.
Supreme Court Law Review, 3rd Series, Volume 8
Contemporary Legal Realism — The Honourable Malcolm H. Rowe The Statutory Interpretation Jurisprudence of Sir Lyman Duff — Mark P. Mancini Foreign Law and the Charter: Unresolved Issues After Québec Inc.
SinoTech: U.S. Commerce Department Bans Sales to Fujian Jinhua
Preston Lim is a graduate of Yale Law School. He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Near Eastern Studies from Princeton and a Master’s in Global Affairs from Tsinghua University, where he studied as a Schwarzman Scholar.
Wolbachia incompatible insect technique program optimization over large spatial scales using a process-based model of mosquito metapopulation dynamics
Abstract Background Wolbachia incompatible insect technique (IIT) programs have been shown in field trials to be highly effective in suppressing populations of mosquitoes that carry diseases such as dengue, chikungunya and Zika. However, the frequent and repeated release of Wolbachia-infected male mosquitoes makes such programs resource-intensive. While the need for optimization is recognized, potential strategies to optimize releases and reduce resource utilization have not been fully explored.
THE CASE FOR A CANADIAN PANEL ON MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL CLASS PROCEEDINGS
Abstract In Hryniak v Mauldin, the Supreme Court called for a cultural shift to promote timely and affordable access to the civil justice system in Canada. The failings of the civil justice system with respect to class proceedings are particularly troubling. The authors focus on multi-jurisdictional proceedings, which are procedurally complex and notoriously slow-moving, and on past efforts by the bar and bench to render these proceedings more efficient.
Canada’s Special Economic Measures Act Under International Law
Editor’s note: This article is part of Just Security‘s series on reparation mechanisms in the context of Russia’s war against Ukraine. In June 2023, Canada’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Mélanie Joly, announced that the Government of Canada had seized an Antonov-124 cargo aircraft under the Special Economic Measures Act (“SEMA”).
Parliamentary Debate as a Driver of Military Justice Reform in Canada
Introduction In July 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada pronounced judgment in the case of R v Stillman,Footnote 1 upholding the military justice system’s ability to try serious civil offences.
COVID19 and International Law
COVID19 and International Law Just Security is based at the Reiss Center on Law and Security at New York University School of Law.
Parliamentary Debate as a Driver of Military Justice Reform in Canada
Abstract In June 2019, the Supreme Court of Canada pronounced judgment in the case of R v Stillman, upholding the military justice system’s ability to try serious civil offences. The Stillman decision highlighted one key mechanism of military justice reform: court judgments. This article argues, however, that military legal experts have overlooked Parliamentary debate as a key driver of military reform.
COVID-19 and International Law Series: States’ Obligations to Refugees and Migrants in Detention
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, COVID and International Law. All articles in the series can be found here.] The emergence and transnational spread of COVID-19 poses a distinctive threat to marginalized communities across societies.
COVID-19 and International Law: Refugee Law - The Principle of Non-Refoulement
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, COVID and International Law. All articles in the series can be found here.] The threat posed by COVID-19 has been used by governments around the world to roll back key protections guaranteed under international law. Nowhere has this been more apparent than in the context of international refugee law.
COVID-19 and International Law Series: Human Rights Law - Civil and Political Rights
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, COVID and International Law. All articles in the series can be found here.] States around the world have had to quickly respond to the public health threat COVID-19 poses to their populations. These responses have included a number of measures to limit public gatherings, constrain freedom of movement, require disclosure of private medical information, and require disclosure of location and contacts.
COVID-19 and International Law Series: Human Rights Law - Right to Health
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, COVID and International Law. All articles in the series can be found here.] Nearly all States have faced significant challenges as they seek to protect their populations from COVID-19 and prevent its transmission within and beyond their borders. Some States, however, have displayed particularly abysmal responses, leading to widespread infection and deaths.
COVID-19 and International Law Series - Human Rights Law: Right to Life
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, COVID and International Law. All articles in the series can be found here.] COVID-19 continues to grow at a rapid pace worldwide. Many States have struggled to contain the virus and many have failed to ensure that all individuals under their jurisdiction can live with security and dignity in the face of the threat.
COVID-19 and International Law Series: International Humanitarian Law - Treatment of Detainees
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, COVID and International Law. All articles in the series can be found here.] In settings of armed conflict, those subject to wartime detention may face circumstances that leave them vulnerable to COVID-19. These include inadequate medical services, overcrowding, lack of adequate ventilation, and pre-existing health conditions lowering their resistance to the disease.
COVID-19 and International Law Series: International Humanitarian Law - Humanitarian Access
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, COVID and International Law. All articles in the series can be found here.] As COVID-19 spreads unchecked in war-torn areas around the world, the international humanitarian law principle of humanitarian access has become more urgent than ever. Local health systems, already overburdened by years of war, are poorly equipped to deal with the new challenges posed by COVID-19.
COVID-19 and International Law Series: Introduction
[Editor’s Note: This article is the first article in a Just Security series “COVID-19 and International Law.” All contributions to the series can be found here.] As of this writing, the global COVID-19 pandemic has infected more than 50 million people and killed more than 1.2 million – including over 238,000 in the United States alone.
COVID-19 and International Law Series: International Humanitarian Law - Conduct of Hostilities
[Editor’s Note: This article is part of a Just Security series, COVID and International Law. All articles in the series can be found here.] This article is the first of three that will analyze the international humanitarian law (IHL) issues raised by the COVID-19 pandemic and States’ responses to it.
Canadian Intelligence Service Broke the Law in Security Investigations, Court Says
Federal Court holds that Canadian Security Intelligence Service Broke the Law On July 16, the Federal Court—Canada’s national trial court—made public a decision that addressed the legality of certain operations conducted by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the country’s national intelligence service. Justice Patrick Gleeson, a former legal officer for the Canadian Armed Forces and a noted national security expert, delivered the judgment.
Canadian Intelligence Service Broke the Law in Security Investigations, Court Says
Federal Court holds that Canadian Security Intelligence Service Broke the Law On July 16, the Federal Court—Canada’s national trial court—made public a decision that addressed the legality of certain operations conducted by the Canadian Security Intelligence Service (CSIS), the country’s national intelligence service. Justice Patrick Gleeson, a former legal officer for the Canadian Armed Forces and a noted national security expert, delivered the judgment.
Canadian Authorities Charge Teenager With Terrorism Over Incel-Based Violence
On May 19, Canadian authorities charged a 17-year-old teenager with terrorist activity in what could prove to be a landmark case. On Feb. 24, the Toronto police responded to a call regarding a stabbing.
Canadian Authorities Charge Teenager With Terrorism Over Incel-Based Violence
On May 19, Canadian authorities charged a 17-year-old teenager with terrorist activity in what could prove to be a landmark case. On Feb. 24, the Toronto police responded to a call regarding a stabbing.
Canadian Judge Dismisses Meng Wanzhou’s Application to End Extradition Hearings
On May 27, Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes of the Supreme Court of British Columbia—the province’s superior trial court—released her ruling in the case of United States v. Meng.
Canadian Judge Dismisses Meng Wanzhou’s Application to End Extradition Hearings
On May 27, Associate Chief Justice Heather Holmes of the Supreme Court of British Columbia—the province’s superior trial court—released her ruling in the case of United States v. Meng.
Canadian Military Adjusts to Meet COVID-19 Threat
As of May 13, Canada has recorded a total of 71,486 cases of COVID-19 across the country, with 5,209 total coronavirus-linked deaths. Some parts of the country have remained relatively unscathed: The sparsely populated northern territories have reported few cases, for example, and several provinces have already begun loosening public health restrictions. Yet, in other parts of the country, the situation remains dire.
Canadian Military Adjusts to Meet COVID-19 Threat
As of May 13, Canada has recorded a total of 71,486 cases of COVID-19 across the country, with 5,209 total coronavirus-linked deaths. Some parts of the country have remained relatively unscathed: The sparsely populated northern territories have reported few cases, for example, and several provinces have already begun loosening public health restrictions. Yet, in other parts of the country, the situation remains dire.
Canadian Supreme Court Allows Corporate Liability for International Law Violations
On Feb. 28, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a landmark judgment in the case of Nevsun Resources Ltd. v. Araya. This case raised a largely unexplored question in Canadian law: whether plaintiffs can bring civil claims in Canada for human rights violations committed abroad.
Canadian Supreme Court Allows Corporate Liability for International Law Violations
Published by The Lawfare Institute in Cooperation With On Feb. 28, the Supreme Court of Canada rendered a landmark judgment in the case of Nevsun Resources Ltd. v. Araya. This case raised a largely unexplored question in Canadian law: whether plaintiffs can bring civil claims in Canada for human rights violations committed abroad.
SinoTech: Department of Justice Unseals Two Indictments Against Huawei
On Jan. 28, the U.S. Department of Justice unveiled two sweeping indictments against Huawei. At a press conference, Acting Attorney General Matthew Whitaker first discussed the 10-count indictment unsealed in the Western District of Washington. The charges include wire fraud and obstruction of justice but center on Huawei’s theft and attempted theft of T-Mobile’s trade secrets.
Prime Minister Trudeau Campaigns for a U.N. Security Council Seat
Prime Minister Trudeau Campaigns for a U.N. Security Council Seat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has embarked on an eight-day trip to Ethiopia and Senegal, geared toward gaining support for Canada’s bid for a U.N. Security Council seat. Since the creation of the U.N., Canada has served six terms on the Security Council but lost its last bid in 2010 to Germany and Portugal.
Prime Minister Trudeau Campaigns for a U.N. Security Council Seat
Prime Minister Trudeau Campaigns for a U.N. Security Council Seat Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has embarked on an eight-day trip to Ethiopia and Senegal, geared toward gaining support for Canada’s bid for a U.N. Security Council seat. Since the creation of the U.N., Canada has served six terms on the Security Council but lost its last bid in 2010 to Germany and Portugal.
Canadian National Security: Of Spies and Soleimani
Supreme Court Rules That Son of Russian Spies Is a Canadian Citizen In December 2019, the Canadian Supreme Court rendered a judgment in the case of Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Vavilov. The court simultaneously issued judgments in two other cases—one involving the telecommunications company Bell Canada and the other involving the National Football League (NFL).
Canadian National Security: Of Spies and Soleimani
Supreme Court Rules That Son of Russian Spies Is a Canadian Citizen In December 2019, the Canadian Supreme Court rendered a judgment in the case of Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Vavilov. The court simultaneously issued judgments in two other cases—one involving the telecommunications company Bell Canada and the other involving the National Football League (NFL).
Canada’s Attorney General Blocks Disclosure of Evidence in National Security Case
Canada’s Attorney General Blocks Disclosure of Evidence in National Security Case Last month, Canadian Attorney General David Lametti issued a security certificate in the ongoing case of R. v. Qing (Quentin) Huang. This is the first time the federal government has ever issued a security certificate, a legal mechanism that allows the attorney general to block the disclosure of information if disclosure would harm Canada’s national security interests.
Canada’s Attorney General Blocks Disclosure of Evidence in National Security Case
Canada’s Attorney General Blocks Disclosure of Evidence in National Security Case Last month, Canadian Attorney General David Lametti issued a security certificate in the ongoing case of R. v. Qing (Quentin) Huang. This is the first time the federal government has ever issued a security certificate, a legal mechanism that allows the attorney general to block the disclosure of information if disclosure would harm Canada’s national security interests.
It’s now Canada’s chance to stand up for Hong Kong
Opinion Opinion Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. By Dennis Kwok Preston LimContributors Tues., Dec. 10, 2019timer4 min. read HONG KONG—This past Sunday, some 800,000 demonstrators took to the streets of Hong Kong to mark the six-month anniversary of protests. As the day came to a close, protesters held up their mobile phone screens in a show of unity, lighting the sky as they chanted anti-government slogans.
China is interfering with Canadian democracy. That requires a public response
Opinion Opinion Based on the author’s interpretations and judgments of facts, data and events. By Preston LimContributing Columnist Wed., Dec. 4, 2019timer3 min. read VANCOUVER—Former British Columbia MLA Richard Lee recently revealed to Global News that during a 2015 visit to Shanghai, Chinese authorities arbitrarily arrested him at the airport.
Canadian Islamic State Suspect Extradited to the United States
Abdullahi Ahmed Abdullahi, a Canadian national and former San Diego resident, appeared in U.S. federal court on Oct. 25, following his extradition from Canada to the United States on terror charges.
Canadian Islamic State Suspect Extradited to the United States
Abdullahi Ahmed Abdullahi, a Canadian national and former San Diego resident, appeared in U.S. federal court on Oct. 25, following his extradition from Canada to the United States on terror charges.
Top Canadian National Police Official Accused of Violating Secrets Act
On Sept. 13, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)—Canada’s national police service—arrested Cameron Ortis, formerly the director-general of the service’s National Intelligence Coordination Center. Ortis was one of the RCMP’s top civilian officials. He joined the Mounties armed with expertise on crime in East Asia and developed an exemplary service record, impressing his co-workers with his intelligence and work ethic.
Top Canadian National Police Official Accused of Violating Secrets Act
Published by The Lawfare Institute in Cooperation With On Sept. 13, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP)—Canada’s national police service—arrested Cameron Ortis, formerly the director-general of the service’s National Intelligence Coordination Center. Ortis was one of the RCMP’s top civilian officials. He joined the Mounties armed with expertise on crime in East Asia and developed an exemplary service record, impressing his co-workers with his intelligence and work ethic.
If Canada bans Huawei, leaders better have a new plan for 5G
VANCOUVER—In May, Andrew Scheer announced that a Conservative government would ban Huawei from constructing Canada’s fifth-generation (5G) network due to national-security concerns. Many national-security experts have pointed out that Huawei is politically and legally obligated to co-operate with Chinese intelligence authorities. Huawei’s participation in 5G construction could thus open up Canadian networks to surveillance and espionage.
U.S., China to Resume Trade Talks, but Obstacles Remain
U.S., China to Resume Trade Talks, but Obstacles Remain The announcement last week that the United States and China would resume trade talks in October sent stocks up, but many obstacles remain before a deal is in sight. The two sides announced last week that Vice Premier Liu He, who has been leading the talks on the Chinese side, would travel to the United States for negotiations with U.S. Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin and U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer.
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