Dr. Wayne Mackay

Professor

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Biography

Wayne MacKay is a Professor Emeritus at the Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University, specializing in areas including Canadian Charter Rights and Freedoms, constitutional law, human rights, education law, and public policy analysis. He is well-known for his commitment to human rights, equality, and diversity within Canadian society. A gold medalist and former mooter, MacKay has clerked for the late Rt. Hon. Bora Laskin, Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada. Over his career, he has been involved actively with the Nova Scotia Task Force on Bullying and Cyberbullying and has contributed to several significant publications and awards in his field. An influential figure in law education, he has been recognized multiple times by Canadian Lawyer magazine and has received accolades such as the Queen's Counsel designation and a Member of the Order of Canada. Wayne's work encompasses both academic leadership and active participation in human rights advocacy within the legal framework of Canadian society.

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Professor Emeritus

— Present

Schulich School of Law, Dalhousie University • Halifax, Nova Scotia

Wayne MacKay serves as Professor Emeritus, contributing to the field of law and education through teaching and research.

Awards

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Top 25 Influential Lawyers

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Yogis & Keddy Chair Human Rights Law

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Queen's Counsel

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Member Order Canada

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Queen Elizabeth II Bicentennial Medal

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Dalhousie University's Alumni Award of Excellence in Teaching

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Honourable Walter S. Tarnopolsky National Award for Achievements in Human Rights

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Kennedy Memorial Award for Outstanding Excellence in Teaching Law