Covering the period from April 1, 2024 to March 31, 2025, this report highlights an exceptional year in which our researchers opened new doors, built new partnerships, and contributed to major national and international conversations across a wide range of legal fields.
This edition is shaped by a moment of transition for our community. In spring 2025, Dean Marie-Eve Sylvestre was appointed President and Vice-Chancellor of the University of Ottawa – an important milestone in an extraordinary career. She leaves behind a strong leadership team and a research ecosystem energized by new ideas, new collaborations, and new faculty members who bring fresh perspectives to our Section. And ongoing initiatives continue to flourish, reinforcing the Section’s longstanding commitment to interdisciplinarity, innovation, and social impact.
Throughout this report, readers will discover the achievements of our scholars whose work strengthens the foundations of civil law, pushes the boundaries of emerging fields, and enriches public understanding through creative knowledge-mobilization efforts. From doctrinal research to global engagement, and from community partnerships to exceptional training opportunities for students, this report reflects a research culture that is both deeply rooted and forward-looking.
We invite you to explore the report and discover the innovative projects and transformative scholarship that continue to define the Civil Law Section.
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View the 2024-2025 Annual Research Report (in French).