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Concise and compelling: the challenge of science writing News@Concordia In early June, nearly 100 science writers were in Montreal for the annual Canadian Science Writers' Association (CSWA) conference. The event gave the writers the chance to learn about scientific discoveries, engage in professional development programs ...

Report: Minorities, Women Underrepresented in Canadian Writing Rooms Hollywood Reporter The first-ever study of Canadian screenwriters conducted by the RTA School of Media at Ryerson University exposed the gender discrepancy and a lack of opportunity for visible minorities as it surveyed Writers Guild of Canada members on workplace and ...

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Supreme Court of Canada OK with judge who copied ruling from plaintiff's ... National Post OTTAWA ? The Supreme Court of Canada has upheld a British Columbia judge who copied most of his ruling in a medical negligence case from the written submissions of the plaintiff. In a unanimous decision, the justices overturned a B.C. Court of Appeal ... Judges may 'cut and paste' when writing their judgments: Supreme CourtGlobe and Mail Supreme Court Ruling Allows Judges to 'Cut and Paste' While Writing JudgmentsOye! Times Supreme Court OK with BC judge who copied one side's submissions in rulingVancouver Sun all 9 news articles »

The ideal ECW essay focuses on a problem or an issue of interest to people involved in the reading of Canadian writing, and does so in a style that is engaging and direct. Our aim is to publish original, challenging, and factually accurate research on all periods and genres of Canadian writing. ECW encourages the publication of detailed review essays of new books by and about Canadian writers or about theoretical issues connected with the study and appreciation of Canadian Literature. The journal also supports the publication of interviews and bibliographies devoted to Canadian literary topics. Essays of any length will be considered.

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