What are the key messages communicated in the media piece you chose?

In no more than 1400 words total, please respond to the following questions and requests.

 

PART I:  Court Hearing Viewing

  1. Watch part (or all) of the TransMountain Pipeline case hearing at the Supreme Court of Canada: https://www.scc-csc.ca/case-dossier/info/webcastview-webdiffusionvue-eng.aspx?cas=38682&id=2020/2020-01-16–38682&date=2020-01-16.

 

  1. Describe the roles of the people who were present in the court during the webcast. (With respect to the intervenors, just note one or two of the intervenors.)  (2 marks)

 

  1. What was the broad legal question at issue? (1 mark)

 

  1. Provide a brief description of one of the topics discussed during the hearing, and your reaction to the topic. (9 marks)

 

 

PART II: Reflection Essay

  1. Choose one of the following items from the reading list: (a) Interview with (retired) Justice Abella; (b) Video on Environmental Rights; or (c) either of the videos on Mi’kmaq co-management (# 24 and 25 in the reading list).

 

  1. Write a several paragraphs that address the following questions:

 

  1. What are the key messages communicated in the media piece you chose? (4 marks)

 

  1. What are your reactions to the media piece you chose? You may include comments about what you learned by watching or reading the piece you chose, and whether you agree or disagree with anything presented in the media piece (and why).  (4 marks)