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night before my exam was the most stressful night that I can remember. It was all or nothing. I was so nervous." While taking lessons, she became immersed in the world of flying and it developed into a passion. The year before she left for Afghanistan, she served as an executive on the board of directors of the Ottawa Flying Club. "Flying to me is an extension of travel- ling; being able to see the world in a way few people get to. I also find that people who fly all share an intense curiosity about the world and a strong desire to take exploration to another level. I especially like that it is incred- ibly challenging and that few women do it. I love proving that women can do absolutely anything. I actually pick activities — mountain climbing is one of them — that few women do. her mother following her father's death, Leduc actually managed to stay put for seven years, moving from her work for the ICTY to the Department of Justice: When she returned home to be with " In 2002, she worked with the human rights law section providing advice and litigation support regarding the Cana- dian Charter of Rights and international human rights treaties. She then worked for several years in the Canadian Heri- tage and Parks Canada legal services unit providing advice to senior offi- cials in multiple areas of law stemming from Aboriginal law to labour and envi- ronmental law. Finally, she worked for the Aboriginal law and strategic policy section where she provided advice on Aboriginal law matters, including in the context of international instruments negotiations. Lost in all the talk of adventure and thrill seeking is the fact, those who know her say, that Leduc is quite nor- mal. This is what Janson has learned in their three years of friendship, which include the year they spent sitting at a desk across from each other in Afghani- stan. "The first time I met her was right after she climbed Denali and she began telling these stories and I thought: 'Who is this woman, this lawyer who just got back from climbing a mountain? She's super intimidating, get to know her and you realize that she's a girl and she loves shopping and wearing high heels and lipstick. She's not intimidating at all. Everest and Kathmandu, Leduc quickly left on another adventure that has taken her to another potentially dangerous place — the political tinderbox that is the West Bank. She left June 26 for a two-year assignment with the Govern- ment of Canada. Among other things, Leduc will be participating in policy discussions with the Palestinian Author- ity, other donors, and stakeholders relat- ing to rule of law and legal reform. Her mother is once again left shaking her head. "She calls me every three or four days and she told me she's already been to three cities in Israel, Two weeks after returning from " "She never, ever stops. She wants to see the world and she wants to meet as many people as she can." " she said July 4. YOUR SOURCE OF ESSENTIAL LEGISLATION NEW EDITION CONSOLIDATED ONTARIO SMALL CLAIMS COURT STATUTES, REGULATIONS AND RULES, 2012-2013 Mr. JuStiCe MArvin A. Zuker Access a wealth of relevant, up-to-date statutes, regulations and rules for your small claims matters with this comprehensive, portable, and easy-to-use guide. NEW IN THIS EDITION • All the latest amendments to the Small Claims Court rules and forms, including the latest amendments in force July 1, 2012 and January 1, 2013 (O. Reg. 56/12) • All amendments to the key statutes contained in the consolidation AVAILABLE RISK-FREE FOR 30 DAYS Order online: www.carswell.com Call Toll-Free: 1-800-387-5164 In Toronto: 416-609-3800 '" says Janson. "You ORDER # 985100-65203 $92 Softcover approx. 1440 pages August 2012 978-0-7798-5100-3 Annual volumes available on standing order subscription Multiple copy discounts available Shipping and handling are extra. Price subject to change without notice and subject to applicable taxes. www.CANADIAN Lawyermag.com OCTO BER 2012 31

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