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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 14/05/2025

Enjoyed speaking today to lawyers across the province with the Alberta Crown Prosecution Service. We covered ways AI and criminality intersect, AI tools police have used, practical advice on generative AI, professional obligations, and handling deepfake evidence concerns.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 07/05/2025

I'm honoured to have been nominated as one of Canada's most influential lawyers. You can vote for the finalists until May 16th: www.research.net/r/C2QFK6N I've been nominated in the Government/Non-Profit/Associations category (at the end of the survey).

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Very proud to be Canadian watching PM Mark Carney represent our country confidently, with moral clarity, and with diplomacy and grace.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

Regardless of how the meeting with President Trump goes, PM Mark Carney has set out a clear plan to build Canada's economy and to strengthen our international alliances. While hoping for the best, Canadians aren't naive and will prepare for the worst.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 04/05/2025

4th place this weekend! Post-race tacos never tasted so good. Spartan Sprint (5 km, 20 obstacles). 4th out of 58 in Men ages 45-49; overall: 77/1481 (5th percentile). Next stop: Mt Tremblant, QB in June - a 21 km mountain race with 30 obstacles. That will be toughest one yet.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 03/05/2025

PM Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith had a "positive" first meeting. Great news. There is no reason why Alberta can't thrive in a united Canada. Let's work together folks as Canadians.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 02/05/2025

PM Mark Carney is getting down to business: - Meeting President Trump next week - Appointing new Cabinet the following - Recalling Parliament with Speech from the Throne by King Charles III - Canada Day tax cuts and ending federal barriers to inter-provincial trade

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 01/05/2025

An unprecedented, but necessary, rebuke from Ontario's chief justices on the importance of judicial independence in the wake of Premier Ford's comments

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

You don't like a court decision, appeal it You don't throw away an independent, impartial judiciary in favour of a U.S.-style elected bench over a decision on bike lanes

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 30/04/2025

Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim promised in 2022 that he would hire 100 new police and 100 new mental health professionals. He took no time in doing the former, and still has failed to deliver on the later.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

Congratulations to Prime Minister MarkCarney and the entire Liberal team! I'm grateful we have a stable, experienced leader to not only weather these storms but make our country even better for all Canadians.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 28/04/2025

Today we decide the future we want for our country. Your vote matters! I'm proud to join with Mark Carney in standing up for Canada against President Trump, to protect our rights and freedoms, and to build #CanadaStrong for all Canadians Voting info: www.elections.ca

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 25/04/2025

Canadian Civil Liberties Association has issued a statement calling Poilievre's proposed use of the notwithstanding clause "a dangerous precedent"

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

Today's Associated Press: "Poilievre’s style and his approach to politics certainly channel a lot of Trump. It’s like a cheap karaoke version of Trump." - Kory Teneycke, "key figure in Conservative politics" apnews.com/article/cana...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 21/04/2025

A clear choice this election, described in today's Financial Times: Poilievre: “courting the far-right”, “driven by anger”, “aggressive”, “reminiscent of the ‘MAGA movement” Carney: “stable”, “antidote to Trump’s chaos and a tariff-induced recession” www.ft.com/content/958c...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Poilievre's plan, like Premier Danielle Smith's, to "force" treatment would lead to more deaths: "The evidence shows that forced treatment leads to increased risk of death" Source: theconversation.com/in-b-c-alber...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 15/04/2025

Trump and Poilievre both want to interfere with academic freedom and independent thought. As Harvard said: No government should dictate what universities can teach, whom they can admit and hire, and which areas of study and inquiry they can pursue. thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 14/04/2025

Federal Election 2025: Why I’m Endorsing Mark Carney and the Liberals. Canada is at a crossroads. Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals offer the experienced leadership Canada urgently needs. My full statement: www.scribd.com/document/849...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 22/03/2025

Call for Applications: Summer Research Assistant (Part-Time) Research Project: "Artificial Intelligence & Policing in Canada: Ensuring Ethical and Accountable Governance" More details: www.benjaminperrin.ca

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 20/03/2025

A full-house for “Faith & AI: A Christian Contribution to Ethical AI” yesterday, showing tremendous interest in the topic and need for deeper thinking about the ways AI is being used in our society - for good and for ill. Here's a summary of my talk: benjaminperrin.ca/f/faith-ai-a...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 12/03/2025

Join us for this hybrid event on Wednesday, March 19th: "Faith & AI: A Christian Contribution to Ethical AI". Details and RSVP: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 27/02/2025

Amazing week in Paris with my incredible wife (sans enfants). Unforgettable memories.

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 12/02/2025

"Faith & AI" - This event will offer insights into how faith-driven values can help AI be a force for good, rather than harm. Everyone is welcome. RSVP: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 06/02/2025

I'm honoured to join the advisory committee on AI & criminal justice at the Law Commission of Ontario | Commission du Droit de l'Ontario. They've done outstanding work already and I'm excited for more to come: www.lco-cdo.org/en/our-curre...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 30/01/2025

Terrific talk today by Kate Robertson from U of T's The Citizen Lab for our class on policing and AI. Their landmark report "To Surveil & Protect" is a must read for people interested in human rights, AI, and policing. Check it out: citizenlab.ca/wp-content/u...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

My talk in Toronto next week is "Beyond Punishment: Trauma-Informed Approaches to Mental Health and Criminal Justice Reform" for the Canadian Institute for the Administration of Justice's Conference. A terrific conference line-up! More details: ciaj-icaj.ca/en/upcoming-...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 25/01/2025

This week in my Public Law & Charter class we'll examine the role of the political executive, including the Prime Minister and Cabinet, along with some stunning historical examples like this declassified Iraq war memo. Source: Canada Declassified declassified.library.utoronto.ca/exhibits/sho...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 23/01/2025

Engaging guest lectures this week on criminality and AI in our seminar from Alex Robey ("jailbreaking" robots) and Moira Aikenhead (deepfakes and criminal law). Thank you both for sharing your expertise! Link: arobey1.github.io/writing/jail...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 08/01/2025

Today, we're launching a new 500+ page open-access ebook: "Artificial Intelligence & Criminal Justice: Cases and Commentary" Download: www.canlii.org/en/commentar... More info: benjaminperrin.ca/f/artificial...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 05/12/2024

We like to complain the world stereotypes us Canadians, but then we go and do something like this... (This is from BBC)

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 04/12/2024

"Artificial Intelligence & Criminal Justice: Cases and Commentary" - hybrid launch event - Jan. 8, 2025, 12:30 PM PST Our 500+ page eBook, being published by CanLII, offers a fresh, interdisciplinary approach to the intersection of AI and criminal justice. RSVP: allard.ubc.ca/about-us/eve...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 26/11/2024

"10 Practical Strategies for Law Schools to Embrace AI" ⚖️ In my latest article for Slaw, I outline 10 practical strategies to help law schools embrace AI and prepare students for a tech-driven legal future. www.slaw.ca/2024/11/26/1...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 25/11/2024

My talk "Autonomous Weapons, Artificial Intelligence & International Humanitarian Law" is part of a panel this Thursday, Nov. 28th at 5:30 PM at UBC Join us for a discussion about the future of IHL as we commemorate the 75th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions sppga.ubc.ca/events/event...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

🚨 New Release! "Artificial Intelligence & Criminal Justice: A Primer" Our accessible "quick-start" guide highlights the myriad ways AI is impacting people in the criminal justice system. Link: www.canlii.org/en/commentar...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 22/01/2024

Great conversation on Global BC about my book "Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial": globalnews.ca/video/102405...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 17/01/2024

The "Indictment" podcast was named one of the best podcasts of 2023! It's a tribute to all of the people who shared their stories. Listen on Apple Podcasts, Spotify or online: indictment.simplecast.com

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 18/12/2023

Honoured to see "Indictment: The Criminal Justice System on Trial" has been named one of the top book of 2023. Order (13% discount): www.amazon.ca/Indictment-C...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 15/12/2023

Our article on trauma-informed evidence law was published today in the Canadian Bar Review! These findings have the potential to fundamentally change how judges and juries assess the testimony of traumatized witnesses. Full article (open access): cbr.cba.org/index.php/cb...

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 14/12/2023

Harold Johnson's final public lecture before he passed away last year One of the most important talks you'll ever hear on why the criminal justice system continues to harm #Indigenous people - and what needs to change. Listen Now: indictment.simplecast.com/episodes/s1e12

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Ben Perrin @profbenperrin.bsky.social · 13/12/2023

Soleiman Faqiri’s homicide in custody is tragically not an isolated incident. Half of deaths in custody in Ontario occurred among those with a history of mental illness or substance use. Learn more in this sample chapter from my book "Indictment": www.book2look.com/book/jrWYIvr...

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