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| Iain Benson |
Iain Benson, one of
Canada's top constitutional lawyers and scholars, lectured Tuesday evening,
November 11, in what is the first in a new series of lectures Canadian
University College is sponsoring. Benson's topic was "What Divides?
What Unites? Who Decides? Civic Virtues and the Limits of the
Law."
The
purpose of this new lecture series is to encourage interfaith dialogue in
Central Alberta. The presentations and subsequent panel discussions will
provide an opportunity for members of different faith groups and political
persuasions to learn from each other and to practice a politics of inclusion
and openness. All lectures in the new series are open to the public and
admission is free. Tuesday evening's presentation was widely advertised in
Central Alberta and well attended by faculty, staff, students and members of
the community.
Benson has
appeared before the Supreme Court of Canada in several cases involving human
rights and constitutional law. He is also one of the
founding Inaugural Board of Directors of the Global Centre for Pluralism, along
with Kofi Annan and Adrienne Clarkson.
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