Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia
44 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 months ago -The Legal Information Society, the public’s trusted source for legal information since 1982.
LawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out.
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Youth Legal Info: Accessing Health Care
November 07, 2023 14:54 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBThe Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, which provides practical legal information to youth under 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. For more information on LISNS resources for youth, go to legalinfo.org/youth. Accessing Health Care Host Ainsley Jackson discusses the right to access Health Care in Nova Sc...
Youth Legal Info: Healthy Relationships
November 02, 2023 14:27 - 45 minutes - 62.8 MBThe Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, which provides practical legal information to youth under 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. For more information on LISNS resources for youth, go to legalinfo.org/youth. Healthy Relationships Host Ainsley Jackson discusses the importance of healthy relationships and wh...
Youth Legal Info: Cyberbullying and Your Digital Footprint
October 12, 2023 10:00 - 56 minutes - 77.3 MBThe Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, which provides practical legal information to youth under 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Cyberbullying and Your Digital Footprint Host Ainsley Jackson discusses what to expect and how to protect yourself in the digital age. From internet and texting safety to cyberbullying and...
Youth Legal Information - Education and Post-Secondary Experiences!
September 14, 2023 10:05 - 40 minutes - 55.7 MBThe Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, which provides practical legal information to youth under 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Moving Out Host Ainsley Jackson discusses education from Middle School to Post-Secondary experiences! Ainsley chats with her friends, Cleo, Brenna and Jade, about the IB program in Nova Sc...
Youth Legal Info: Moving Out!
August 31, 2023 10:06 - 32 minutes - 45 MBThe Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, a project that is aimed at providing practical legal information to youth under the age of 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Moving Out Host Ainsley Jackson discusses her experience moving out on her own! Ainsley chats with her roommate, Erin, about how they became roommates, the...
Youth Legal Info: Getting your License!
August 24, 2023 14:39 - 30 minutes - 42.4 MBThe Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, a project that is aimed at providing practical legal information to youth under the age of 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Getting your License Host Ainsley Jackson discusses her experience as a youth navigating the world and her struggles with trying to get her license...
Youth Legal Info: Getting a Job!
August 22, 2023 14:15 - 41 minutes - 56.6 MBThe Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS) is proud to introduce The Youth Legal Information Project, a project that is aimed at providing practical legal information to youth under the age of 25. Thank you to The Law Foundation of Ontario for its continued support in providing legal information to Nova Scotians of all ages. Getting a Job Host Ainsley Jackson discusses her experience as a youth navigating the world and what it was like finding a job. Hear Ainsley and Je...
Conversion Therapy* Survivors - Jordan's Story
November 18, 2022 14:02 - 16 minutes - 23.1 MBJoin us in rich and informative conversations with survivors of conversion therapy* who courageously share their voices and stories with host Shila LeBlanc. Learn more about the harms and impacts of conversion therapy* with many stories originating right here in Nova Scotia. Jordan’s Story This episode examines the work of survivor advocacy efforts to bring healing to those impacted by the harms of conversion therapy*. Jordan, who himself is a survivor of conversion therapy*, works at ...
Conversion Therapy* Survivors - Robert's Story
November 16, 2022 13:56 - 12 minutes - 16.8 MBJoin us in rich and informative conversations with survivors of conversion therapy* who courageously share their voices and stories with host Shila LeBlanc. Learn more about the harms and impacts of conversion therapy* with many stories originating right here in Nova Scotia. Robert’s Story This episode explores the harms of conversion therapy* in religious spaces. Robert was subjected to conversion therapy* for most of his upbringing in the context of a small, religious town in Nova Sc...
Conversion Therapy* Survivors - Veronica's Story
November 14, 2022 13:47 - 14 minutes - 19.3 MBJoin us in rich and informative conversations with survivors of conversion therapy* who courageously share their voices and stories with host Shila LeBlanc. Learn more about the harms and impacts of conversion therapy* with many stories originating right here in Nova Scotia. Veronica’s Story This episode explores the personal impacts of conversion therapy* in a familial and religious setting, as well as what it means to do advocacy work as a survivor. Veronica was and continues to be a...
Conversion Therapy* Survivors - Julie's Story
November 10, 2022 13:42 - 12 minutes - 17.3 MBJoin us in rich and informative conversations with survivors of conversion therapy* who courageously share their voices and stories with host Shila LeBlanc. Learn more about the harms and impacts of conversion therapy* with many stories originating right here in Nova Scotia. Julie’s Story This episode explores conversion therapy* within families, institutions, and communities. Julie experienced both subtle and explicit pressure to change who they were throughout their upbringing. It wa...
Conversion Therapy* Survivors - N's Story
November 09, 2022 13:36 - 17 minutes - 24.4 MBJoin us in rich and informative conversations with survivors of conversion therapy* who courageously share their voices and stories with host Shila LeBlanc. Learn more about the harms and impacts of conversion therapy* with many stories originating right here in Nova Scotia. N’s Story This episode dives into the complexities of healing from the harm of conversion therapy*. Learn about N’s personal experiences and also their professional understanding of the challenges of healing trauma...
Conversion Therapy* Survivors - Ian's Story
November 07, 2022 13:00 - 12 minutes - 17.7 MBJoin us in rich and informative conversations with survivors of conversion therapy* who courageously share their voices and stories with host Shila LeBlanc. Learn more about the harms and impacts of conversion therapy* with many stories originating right here in Nova Scotia. Ian’s Story Learn about Ian’s experience of conversion therapy* both within himself and within a religious setting. Ian was subjected to conversion therapy* for nearly 50 years until he found the courage to start a...
Copyright law for Musicians Part 2
October 27, 2022 13:00 - 20 minutes - 34.8 MBLaw LISNS to Artists: Copyright law for Musicians In Part 2, co-hosts Meghan Recker and Carleigh MacKenzie chat with Matthew Gorman, an entertainment lawyer based in Halifax, NS, about music contracts, updates to Matt's Legal Guide for Musicians, including non-fungible tokens (NFTs), catalogue acquisitions, great practical tips and other legal issues for musicians. Listen to learn about some of the basic legal ideas every musician should know about. Resources for Artists talked about in t...
Copyright law for Musicians
September 21, 2022 13:00 - 17 minutes - 28.6 MBLaw LISNS to Artists: Copyright law for Musicians In this first episode, co-hosts Meghan Recker and Carleigh MacKenzie chat with Matthew Gorman, an entertainment lawyer based in Halifax, NS, about copyright, contracts, and other legal issues for musicians. Gorman is working on updating his Legal Guide for Musicians. Listen to learn about some of the basic legal ideas every musician should know about. Resources for Artists talked about in the episode The Society of Composers, Authors and ...
NS Family Law new & improved website!
April 01, 2022 15:46 - 14 minutes - 23.5 MBLearn all about NS Family law's new and improved website: nsfamilylaw.ca Host Kiara Gibbons chats with Natasha Matthews, Coordinator, Policy & Compliance, Nova Scotia Department of Justice, Court Services, about the April 1 2022 launch of the refreshed, renewed and improved NS family law information website: nsfamilylaw.ca Listen to learn about some of the new features of the site and easier ways to find family law information, and then check out the new site! Go here for a list of resou...
Sexual Harassment at Work: Connected Workspaces, Even in Difference
November 01, 2021 14:32 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Sexual Harassment at Work: Connected Workspaces, Even in Difference Host Shila LeBlanc speaks to peacebuilder and conflict facilitator Maureen St Clair about how to nurture connected workplaces while holding space for the differences ...
Sexual Harassment at Work: The Potential of Restorative Investigations
August 25, 2021 12:53 - 18 minutes - 25.1 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Sexual Harassment at Work: The Potential of Restorative Investigations Host Shila LeBlanc speaks to restorative advocate and expert Jake MacIsaac about restorative investigations and how this way of working shifts traditional processe...
Nova Scotia Legal Aid family law services—Part 2
August 05, 2021 12:32 - 27 minutes - 45.8 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Nova Scotia Legal Aid, family law services & COVID-19—Part 2 Hosts Meg and Kiara continue their talk with Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyer Paul Stordy, covering: child or spousal support and steps to consider if the payor's income is red...
Nova Scotia Legal Aid family law services—Part 1
August 04, 2021 20:07 - 23 minutes - 40.2 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Nova Scotia Legal Aid, family law services & COVID-19—Part 1 Hosts Meg and Kiara speak with Nova Scotia Legal Aid lawyer Paul Stordy about Nova Scotia Legal Aid's services, including Paul's work as family law Summary Advice Counsel i...
Sexual Harassment at Work: Where does Restorative Justice fit?
July 15, 2021 18:08 - 23 minutes - 32.5 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Sexual Harassment at Work: Where does Restorative Justice fit? Host Shila LeBlanc speaks to distinguished restorative expert Jennifer Llewellyn about the potentials of the restorative model in cases of workplace sexual harassment. Lear...
Investments Explained and Resources for Newcomers
June 07, 2021 07:00 - 14 minutes - 20.5 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investments Explained and Resources for Newcomers Ola explains different types of investments and highlights the resources that she found helpful when investing in Canada as a newcomer from Nigeria. The law and informa...
Student from Ghana’s finances saved by TFSA and Roboadvisor
May 31, 2021 07:00 - 9 minutes - 14.8 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Student from Ghana’s finances saved by TFSA and Roboadvisor Having investments in her TFSA saved Nenyo from an unexpected financial event. She shares her story and explains how a Roboadvisor can help. The law and inf...
Investing and Avoiding Scams - Columbia versus Canada
May 24, 2021 07:00 - 13 minutes - 19.6 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investing and Avoiding Scams - Columbia versus Canada Dayana talks about how investing in Columbia and Canada is similar but highlights some key differences which can help you avoid investment scams. The law and inform...
SMU Student from Ghana Simplifies Financial Planning
May 17, 2021 07:00 - 16 minutes - 24.2 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. SMU Student from Ghana Simplifies Financial Planning Ama is a newcomer from Ghana who has made financial planning part of her day-to-day life. Her common-sense approach can help you do the same. The law and informatio...
Registered Disability Savings Plan – The Most Important Plan You Probably Don’t Know About
May 10, 2021 07:00 - 15 minutes - 21.7 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Registered Disability Savings Plan – The Most Important Plan You Probably Don’t Know About Adeola is passionate about bringing awareness to the RDSP plan. To help someone with a disability improve their financial security,...
Understanding changes to the Divorce Act—Part 2
May 04, 2021 17:47 - 12 minutes - 19.3 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Understanding recent changes to the Divorce Act—Part 2 Hosts Meg and Kiara speak with special guest lawyer Shelley Hounsell-Gray, Q.C. about changes to Canada's Divorce Act that became law on March 1, 2021. Shelley covers alternative ...
Understanding changes to the Divorce Act—Part 1
May 03, 2021 19:27 - 23 minutes - 38.5 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS-pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Understanding recent changes to the Divorce Act—Part 1 Hosts Meg and Kiara speak with special guest lawyer Shelley Hounsell-Gray, Q.C. about changes to Canada's Divorce Act that became law on March 1, 2021. Shelley covers who the Div...
Nigerian Newcomer Avoids Canadian Ponzi Scheme
May 03, 2021 13:41 - 9 minutes - 14.7 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Nigerian Newcomer Avoids Canadian Ponzi Scheme Bola shares tips on how to protect yourself when investing and talks about how she avoided a Ponzi scheme as a newcomer to Canada from Nigeria. The law and information talked about in...
Investor Stories: Robert Street – Experienced Investor
March 26, 2021 12:21 - 6 minutes - 9.85 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investor Stories: Robert Street – Experienced Investor Robert Street is an experienced investor with over 50 years of experience who has been a mentor for many new investors over the years. He discusses various investment strategie...
Investor Stories: Nathan Mugford – Beware of Online Sales Fraud
March 26, 2021 11:25 - 5 minutes - 7.53 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investor Stories: Nathan Mugford – Beware of Online Sales Fraud Nathan Mugford is an 18-year-old amateur motocross racer from Cape Breton. Every year, he invests in new equipment to further his motocross career. While selling a used...
Investor Stories: Jillian White – TFSA Investor and Entrepreneur
March 26, 2021 11:24 - 5 minutes - 7.78 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investor Stories: Jillian White – TFSA Investor and Entrepreneur Jillian White is a hair stylist and entrepreneur who invests in a TFSA, in her businesses and in herself. She discusses how she learned about finances as a new invest...
Investor Stories: Shivani Dhamija - Shivani’s Kitchen
March 26, 2021 11:23 - 10 minutes - 15.2 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investor Stories: Shivani Dhamija - Shivani’s Kitchen Host Nicole Slaunwhite speaks with Shivani Dhamija, owner of Shivani’s Kitchen, about starting and growing her business and about how planning and managing her personal finances ...
Investor Rights Top 10 Takeaways
March 09, 2021 16:34 - 3 minutes - 4.26 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investor Rights Top 10 Takeaways We provide the top 10 takeaways from the LISNS Investor Rights and Protection information on Investment rights in Nova Scotia. The law and information talked about in this episode was current as of...
Investment Fraud and Other Concerns Top 10 Takeaways
March 09, 2021 16:33 - 2 minutes - 4.1 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investment Fraud and Other Concerns Top 10 Takeaways We provide the top 10 takeaways from the LISNS Investor Rights and Protection information on Investment Fraud. The law and information talked about in this episode was current a...
Investing and Financial Planning Top 10 Takeaways
March 09, 2021 16:32 - 3 minutes - 5.31 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investing and Financial Planning Top 10 Takeaways We provide the top 10 takeaways from the LISNS Investor Rights and Protection information on Investing and Financial Planning. The law and information talked about in this episode ...
Investment Basics Top 10 Takeaways
March 09, 2021 16:30 - 2 minutes - 4.03 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Investment Basics Top 10 Takeaways What are investments, and what does it mean to invest? We provide the top 10 takeaways from the LISNS Investor Rights and Protection information on Investing. The law and information talked about...
Family Law 101—Part 2
March 08, 2021 18:42 - 22 minutes - 38.1 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Episode 2: Family Law 101 Hosts, Meghan and Kiara, speak with special guest Nicholas LeBlanc (Legal Information Counsellor with LISNS) to clarify misconceptions about family law in Nova Scotia. The law talked about in this e...
Residential Tenancies Solutions and Skill - Gentrification and Accessibility of Rentals in Nova Scotia
February 18, 2021 17:18 - 14 minutes - 11.1 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Episode 5: Gentrification and Accessibility of Rentals in Nova Scotia Haley sits down with Diana Ginn, Schulich School of Law, to explain what Gentrification is and how it happens. She continues her discussion with special ...
Residential Tenancies Solutions and Skills - Navigating Neighbour Disputes
February 18, 2021 17:16 - 10 minutes - 8.05 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Episode 3: Navigating Neighbour Disputes Things happen from time to time, Neighbour disputes can happen. Haley and special guest, Leslie Dunn discuss common issues and how to proactively prevent conflicts between neighbours. The ...
Family Law 101 - Part 1
February 17, 2021 23:01 - 19 minutes - 32.6 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Episode 1: Family Law 101 Hosts, Meghan and Kiara, speak with special guest Nicholas LeBlance (Legal Information Counsellor with LISNS) to clarify misconceptions about family law in Nova Scotia. The law talked about in this ...
Residential Tenancies Solutions and Skills - Dealing with disputes with your landlord
February 17, 2021 19:04 - 11 minutes - 9.32 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talks about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Episode 4 - Dealing with disputes with your landlord In this episode, Haley welcomes Program Director for Renters Ed, Tenant Resource Centre, Leslie Dunn. They discuss potential conflicts that may arise between the tenant and t...
Residential Tenancies Solutions and Skills - Costs you can expect as a tenant and navigating neighbour disputes
February 17, 2021 18:48 - 14 minutes - 11.3 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talk about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Episode 2: Costs your can expect as a tenant; Navigating Neighbour Disputes. In this episode, Haley chats with guest professor Diana Ginn of the Schulich School of Law regarding the rights and protections to the tenant for rental i...
Residential Tenancies Solutions and Skills - Introduction
February 17, 2021 18:24 - 2 minutes - 2.38 MBLawLISNS are short legal information podcasts presented by the Legal Information Society of Nova Scotia (LISNS - pronounced 'listens'). LawLISNS talks about everyday legal problems in Nova Scotia, your rights and responsibilities, and ways to work things out. Episode 1: Introduction. The law talked about in this episode was current as of June 2020. Laws change, so check with LISNS or a lawyer to see if the law has changed since then. LISNS podcasts explain the law in a general way...