To promote a better understanding of the law in relation to cycling, Nicole LaViolette and Craig Forcese are hosting a panel presentation on January 29 at the University of Ottawa, focusing on the “Kanata Five Crash”.
Thursday, January 29, 2015, 6:00 p.m.
Gowlings Moot Court, FTX 147
University of Ottawa, Faculty of Law, 57 Louis-Pasteur Street
This very serious 2009 incident involved a collision between a motor vehicle and five cyclists, and culminated in both criminal and civil proceedings against the driver. Panelists include the lawyers involved in the criminal and civil cases and one of the cyclists injured in the incident. For more information on the incident, see http://www.torontosun.com/news/ottawa/2010/07/17/14746306.html
Reception and book signing will follow panel discussion. This lecture will be in English only.
Download the event flyer here.