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News & Media
Visit the Judson Howie LLP website for news about our firm. My column in the Kenora Miner & News is available online. News from organizations I work with is available on their respective websites (see the Rainy River District Law Association, Borderland Pride, and the Federation of Ontario Law Associations).


NWOnewswatch | Court dismisses Emo's judicial review application in human rights case
Douglas Judson provided comments for this article from NWOnewswatch.com, published on June 23, 2026. You can download it here or read it online.
Jun 23


The Walrus | In Thunder Bay, Court Reporting Is Quietly Disappearing
Douglas Judson was interviewed for this May 21, 2026 piece which appeared in The Walrus. It is available online and in PDF.
May 21


Runnymede Radio | Township of Emo v. Borderland Pride
Douglas W. Judson was interviewed by for this episode of the Runnymede Radio, a podcast produced by the Runnymede Society, released on May 13, 2026. You can stream the episode here.
May 13


One Great Case | From Social Media Smear to Landmark Defamation Case
Douglas W. Judson was interviewed by host Areta Lloyd for this episode of the One Great Case podcast, released on March 26, 2026. You can stream it on YouTube or Apple podcasts.
Mar 26


CBC | This town suspended councillors without an investigation. That may be illegal, experts say
Douglas W. Judson was interviewed for this CBC article, published on January 28, 2026. Read it online or in PDF. The online version includes video of the interview.
Jan 28


Kenora Miner | Unconstitutional? Court ruling could spell doom for Kenora bylaw
This article appeared in the Kenora Miner & News on January 11, 2026. You can read it online or in PDF.
Jan 11


NWOnewswatch | ‘Speech is free, but hate you have to pay for’: Fort Frances lawyer says there’s a price for unfounded attacks
Douglas W. Judson was interviewed by NWOnewswatch for this article that was published on August 22, 2025. Read it online or in PDF.
Aug 22, 2025


Toronto Star | Ontario court awards $1.7M in damages to group labelled ‘groomers’ in smear campaign
Douglas W. Judson was interviewed by the Canadian Press for this article, published by the Toronto Star and others on August 21, 2025. You can read it online or in PDF.
Aug 21, 2025


Law Times | Sexual health org awarded $1.75M in damages after suing man who accused staff of grooming children
Douglas Judson was interviewed for this August 21, 2025 article in the Law Times. Read it online or in PDF.
Aug 21, 2025


CBA National | Showing up in a straight world
Douglas Judson was interviewed for this June 24, 2025 article in the the Canadian Bar Association's National . Read it online or in PDF . .
Jun 24, 2025


NWOnewswatch | Superior Court rejects town's claim to park land
Douglas W. Judson was interviewed by NWOnewswatch for this article that was published on June 18, 2025. Read it online or in PDF.
Jun 18, 2025


Globe & Mail | ‘This was hate speech’: Ontario drag performers win defamation case against blogger
Douglas Judson was in this February 26, 2025 article in the Globe and Mail . Read it online or in PDF . .
Feb 26, 2025


Law Times | FOLA urges federal government to address judicial vacancy crisis
Douglas Judson, Chair of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations (FOLA), was quoted for this May 6, 2024 article in the Law Times....
May 6, 2024


Globe & Mail | Zameer acquittal demonstrates why politicians should keep quiet on bail, lawyer says
Douglas Judson, Chair of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, was quoted for this April 23, 2024 article in the Globe and Mail....
Apr 23, 2024


Globe & Mail | Toronto police chief says he accepts verdict in Umar Zameer trial over officer’s death
Douglas Judson, Chair of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, was quoted for this April 23, 2024 article in the Globe and Mail....
Apr 23, 2024


Globe & Mail | Ontario Attorney-General declines meeting over naming ‘like-minded’ judges
Douglas Judson, Chair of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, was interviewed by Jeff Gray for this April 1, 2024 article in the...
Apr 1, 2024


Toronto Star | Ford and Downey refuse to meet with Ontario legal groups over ‘like-minded judges’ controversy
Douglas W. Judson, chair of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, was interviewed by Jacques Gallant of the Toronto Star for this...
Apr 1, 2024


Globe & Mail | Ontario lawyers’ group calls for meeting over Ford government’s judicial appointments
Douglas Judson, Chair of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, was interviewed by Jeff Gray for this March 12, 2024 article in the...
Mar 12, 2024


Up North | Doug Ford wants "like-minded judges" in Ontario's courts
On February 27, 2024, Douglas W. Judson, Chair of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, was interviewed by Jonathan Pinto for CBC...
Feb 27, 2024


Globe & Mail | Doug Ford says it’s his right to appoint ‘like-minded’ judges
Douglas Judson, Chair of the Federation of Ontario Law Associations, was interviewed by Jeff Gray for this February 23, 2024 article in...
Feb 24, 2024
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