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December 21, 2009: All of us at Michel Drapeau Law Office would like to wish you a very happy holiday season. Our office will be closed on Monday, December 28 and Monday, January 4, 2010.

December 14, 2009: The Hill Times publishes an article written by Michel W. Drapeau titled: "As the last resort, DND/CF’s Ombudsman’s intercession is crucial for soldiers"
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November 25, 2009: Embassy publishes an article written by Michel W. Drapeau titled: "Like it or not, the truth will come out"
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November 16, 2009: The Hill Times publishes an article written by Michel W. Drapeau titled: "Military grievances: the Crown can do no wrong"
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November 11, 2009: The Hill Times publishes an article written by Michel W. Drapeau titled: "Myths and mirrors of access"
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October 26, 2009: The Hill Times publishes an article written by Michel W. Drapeau titled: "Military summary trials: a victorian system of justice"
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October 19, 2009: The Hill Times publishes an article written by Michel W. Drapeau titled: "Cry me river: compassion, commitment and leadership by government essential in Valcartier’s tainted water"
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October 5, 2009: The Hill Times publishes an article written by Michel W. Drapeau titled: "Choosing next information commissioner: a tall challenge"
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September 28, 2009: The Hill Times publishes an article written by Michel W. Drapeau titled: "What’s Wrong with the Military Grievance System?"
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September 14, 2009: The Hill Times publishes an article written by Michel W. Drapeau titled: "The militarization of civilian oversight organizations."
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September 4, 2009: Kornelia Mankowski has joined our team as the Executive Legal Assistant.

June 5, 2005: In a decision rendered on June 4, 2009, the Court Martial Appeal Court stay a decision of 90 days Detention and Dismissal against Private Tupper. Colonel Michel W. Drapeau and Me Zorica Guzina acted as counsel for Private Tupper.
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May 12, 2009: Michel W. Drapeau is appointed as Professor Adjunct, Faculty of Law, University of Ottawa. In recognition of his research, teaching and professional publications, the Board of Governors, University of Ottawa has appointed Michel W. Drapeau as Professor Adjunct, Common Law Section, Faculty of Law. Professor Drapeau may now sit on various Faculty Committees and supervise graduate students in the preparation of their thesis.

March 30, 2009: Colonel Michel W. Drapeau testifies before The House of Commons Standing Committee on Access to Information, Privacy and Ethics and provides his recommendations concerning the Access to Information Act reform.
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March 5, 2009: Colonel Michel W. Drapeau testifies before The Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs and provides his recommendations concerning the controversial amendment brought urgently to the National Defence Act in June 2008, which continues to deny an accused before a military tribunal the choice of a jury trial.
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December 12, 2008: In a unanimous decision, the Court Martial Appeal Court of Canada overturned a conviction of assault made by the Court Martial against Master Seaman Brian J. Willms. Colonel Michel W. Drapeau and Zorica Guzina acted as counsel for Master Seaman Willms.
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Interview:  Michel Drapeau interviewed about the Canadian Forces National Investigation Service on The Fifth Estate