Public Activities

Bill Sundhu is a respected speaker and commentator on human rights, justice, diversity, equality and international legal issues. He has extensive knowledge of the Canadian justice system and international human rights law. He is a lecturer, public speaker and frequently sought by the media for commentary on legal and human rights matters.

Bill is motivated by a fundamental principle enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Rights – that all human beings are equal in rights and dignity – and that words on paper must be translated into meaningful action for all persons.

Bill’s interests include writing, sports (hockey, football), music, theatre, gardening, pilates, literature and adventure travel. He speaks 3 languages – English, French and Punjabi.

Speeches & Lectures:

  • Guest Lecture: Educators Without Borders, University of Fraser Valley, "Racism and the Judicial System: Why Diversity Matters", April 2011.
  • Guest Speaker, Journalism Programme, Thompson Rivers University, "Law and Media", January 2011.
  • Keynote Speaker/Lecturer: International Days, Thompson Rivers University, “Human Rights in the U.N. Era” - February 2010.
  • Featured Speaker: British Columbia Teachers Association, “Equality and Non-Discrimination: Where are we at in Canada in the 21st Century?” - February 2010.
  • Featured Speaker: Philosophers’ Café, Council of Canadians, “When, If Ever, Should Security Trump Liberty?” - September 2009.
  • Keynote Speaker: Mosaic of Cultures, British Columbia Expo, Thompson Rivers University, Kamloops, Canada, “The Obama Presidency: What Does It Mean for Race in Canada?” - April 2009.
  • Guest Lecture: Kamloops-Thompson Teachers Association Conference – “Sixty Years After The UDHR: How Are We Doing In Canada?” - February 2009.
  • Presentation: Council of Canadians – “How Do We Define International Human Rights in the 21st Century?” - March 2008.

Media:

Speaker and interviewee on Justice, Criminal Law and Human Rights:

  • “Daybreak” Show (British Columbia), Canadian Broadcasting Corporation
  • “Nikki Renshaw Show” Radio 1410 (Vancouver)
  • CKNW 98 (Vancouver)
  • Radio CHNL (Kamloops)
  • Kamloops This Week (Newspaper), and
  • “Ben Meisner: Opinion250” Radio CKPG (Prince George).
  • CTV News, Global-TV BC, Kamloops Daily News, Canadian Press