Out of the Shadows: The Civil Law Tradition in the Department of Justice Canada, 1868–2000
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Mélanie Brunet
Born in Hearst in Northern Ontario, Mélanie Brunet holds a B.A. in history from Laurentian University, as well as an M.A. in history from the University of Ottawa. Her research focuses mainly on women and post-war Canada. As part of her doctoral studies at the University of Toronto, she is examining women lawyers' professional training in Ontario.
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