Beneath the Law
If “No One is Above the Law,” then everyone is beneath it. Beneath the Law is a frank discussion between two lawyers who have lived and breathed the legal system in Canada for over 30 years.
In this podcast hosts Stephen Thiele and Gavin Tighe of Gardiner Roberts, examine the arguments made in some highly contentious, and public cases, with a focus on the intersection between law and politics and where courtrooms become part of the political arena. In each episode Beneath the Law digs into interesting and current legal topics or legal battles and provides insight and commentary on the law and its application in our society.
Law is at its core the expression of the fundamental framework of any organized society – it is the fine print of the social contract. Courts play a fundamental role in any democracy, getting underneath the surface and beneath the law requires an understanding of not only what courts are doing but why.
- Update frequency
- every 4 days
- Average duration
- 31 minutes
- Episodes
- 51
- Years Active
- 2024 - 2025
A Prime Minister, Rocks Thrown, and Using the Legal Process to Gain Political Points
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau gets a lot thrown at him. But in 2021 in southern Ontario, the CEO of the Peoples Party of Canada, a rival party, threw a handful of small rocks at him.
Un…
Analyzing the Legal and Political Implications of Gender Identity Policies in Canada
Let’s dive into a controversial issue. How about gender identity and the role of parents and schools in Canada?
New policies by the governments of New Brunswick and Saskatchewan, requir…
Is an Emoji Legally Binding?
Emojis… widely used in digital communication to convey emotions, actions, or ideas, haven’t typically been universally recognized as legally binding symbols in formal contracts or agree…
Understanding Canada’s Online News Act
Months ago, proponents of Bill C-18, the Online News Act, dismissed warnings from Meta and Google, believing their threats to remove news links from their platforms were mere bluffs. Bu…
Deconstructing the Jordan Peterson Case
Jordan Peterson’s clash with the College of Psychologists of Ontario has been controversial to say the least. In this episode, Stephen and Gavin highlight the profound ability to misund…
Social Media Vigilantism
There’s a scene in the 1931 film “Frankenstein” that conjures an easy image – an angry mob of people storm the castle of Dr Frankenstein armed with pitchforks.
Nearly a century later we …
The Law and Arms: Defining Government’s Place in Gun Control
In this episode Etobicoke Centre MP Yvan Baker discusses gun control in Canada and the US. Baker says government regulation is important in controlling firearms, but the debate is ongoi…
AI in the Courtroom: The Legal Implications of Artificial Intelligence
Tom Hanks has warned his fans about a circulated AI-generated ad featuring him, clarifying he had nothing to do with the ad.
Megan Fox has had issues with Lensa’s Magic Avatars, a popula…
Is Toronto's Homelessness Crisis Out of Control?
Are Toronto’s homeless encampments pushing the city to its breaking point?
Gavin and Stephen sit down with Dana McKiel, former sports broadcaster and founder of Toronto's Downtown Concer…
Criminally Charged for Shooting Her Neighbour… With a Water Gun
What happens when a water gun incident lands someone in court?
Gavin and Stephen dive into the bizarre case of a 63-year-old woman charged with assault for spraying her neighbour with a…
Can a lawyer represent a client without being tainted by association?
Gavin Tighe and Stephen tackle the controversial case of a Manitoba NDP MLA and criminal lawyer, Mark Wasyliw, who was expelled from his party due to his law firm’s association with Pet…