Corey Shefman

Corey Shefman is a lawyer at Olthuis Kleer Townshend LLP, representing Indigenous peoples, persons and organizations, and is an expert advisor with EvidenceNetwork.ca at the University of Winnipeg. Follow Corey on Twitter @coreyshefman.

Latest from Corey Shefman

Opinion

When rights collide: Law societies must stand for justice by denying Trinity Western accreditation

In a society that prizes the "rights and freedoms" guaranteed to us by our constitution, sorting through what to do when rights collide can be challenging. Last month, the Supreme Court of Canada dealt with that very issue.

5 tasty twists on rugelach — Hanukkah's answer to the traditional Christmas cookie

Great Canadian Baking Show baker, Corey Shefman, on this unique, versatile treat that's incredibly easy to make.
Opinion

Canadians can do better than Sun News Network

The disappearance of Sun News is not a loss as much as it is a reminder that especially in today's digital world, not all media is created equal, writes Corey Shefman.
Opinion

Righting the ship: Bowman on right course, with a long journey ahead

At this point in Winnipeg Mayor Brian Bowman’s tenure, there’s no doubt he is trying to do things differently than his predecessor. But he needs a fresh start in order to make the sort of wholesale change Winnipeggers had voted for, writes Corey Shefman.
Opinion

Want to protect freedom of expression? Strengthen hate speech laws

The aftermath of the attack on the offices of Charlie Hebdo in Paris reminds us that free expression must have limits, writes Corey Shefman.
Opinion

Racial issues revealed in Ferguson alive and well in Canada

Last week, I jaywalked right in front of a police cruiser. The officers smiled and nodded as we made eye contact. #CrimingWhileWhite