James Gavin
Law Intern at Senate of Canada | Sénat du Canada- Claim this Profile
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Experience
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Senate of Canada | Sénat du Canada
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Canada
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Legislative Offices
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400 - 500 Employee
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Law Intern
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May 2021 - Present
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada As a full-time intern, I research information on assigned files to draft Questions, Statements, and briefing notes for Senator McPhedran.
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Canadian University Society for Intercollegiate Debate
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Canada
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Education Management
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1 - 100 Employee
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East Ombudsman
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Jul 2019 - Present
Halifax, Canada Area Chief Equity Officer for the Atlantic provinces. Drafted equity policy for the nation in collaboration with regional representatives. Worked with school equity officers to enact CUSID equity policy. Collaborated with local equity officers to resolve high-level or inter-school equity conflict.
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Summer Law Intern
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada I was responsible for monitoring, researching, and reporting on ongoing land litigation related to the interests of the Friends of Blue Mountain - Birch Cove Lakes. My duties included regularly accessing courthouse archives and reporting on my findings, creating a cloud database of relevant documents to be viewed by my superiors, and doing miscellaneous research tasks on request.
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Saint Mary's Debate Society
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Canada
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Equity Officer
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May 2018 - Jun 2019
Halifax, Canada Area Ensured a safe, welcoming environment for competitive debate. De-escalated conflict, challenged discrimination of all kinds, and fostered a collaborative community.
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President
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2018
Halifax, Canada Area Founded the Saint Marys Debate Society from scratch. Recruited over 30 students from all walks of life to join in debate. Fostered a welcoming and inclusive environment necessary for diverse perspectives and meaningful debate to occur. Created marketing materials and gave public speeches promoting the society and academic engagement.
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Kent Building Supplies
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Canada
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Apr 2015 - Jun 2019
Halifax, Canada Area
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Treasurer
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Mar 2017 - Apr 2018
Halifax, Canada Area Worked with a team to plan and execute an international poverty alleviation mission. Developed and maintained an accurate budget and financial record. Was recognized for outstanding achievement by winning the SMU 2018 One World Gala award.
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Education
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Dalhousie University - Schulich School of Law
Doctor of Law - JD, Law -
Saint Mary's University
Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.), Economics -
Halifax West High School
High School