Mark Carney aims to create of a highly integrated Canadian economy. But will the provinces have their say and will they be considered true partners?
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The Canadian government’s proposed Strong Borders Act appears to be in response to calls for Canada to beef up its borders with the United States.
Two years ago, the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba apologized and accepted responsibility for failing to fairly treat Indigenous patients. But has it made any difference?
Despite a finding by the Québec Superior Court that Bill 21 has a cruel and dehumanizing impact on Muslim women, the law has survived. Now, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear challenges to it.
The proposed use of the notwithstanding clause to clear homeless encampments would add unhoused people to a growing list of those whose human rights have been recently curbed by the clause.
Three years after a request made by the Commissioner of Official Languages, the Supreme Court is still refusing to translate its decisions handed down before 1970. Its reasons are not valid.
British Columbia’s proposed ban on name changes could impact people’s Charter rights and undermine the rehabilitation and reintegration of those convicted of crimes.
New Brunswick’s proposed Compassion Intervention Act could motivate the Supreme Court of Canada to impose restrictions on the notwithstanding clause.
For years, people known as the ‘lost Canadians’ pushed for changes that would address discriminatory provisions in the Citizenship Act. They succeeded, and now amendments are being considered.
Censure might occasionally be necessary to preserve the integrity of a parliament, but using it to punish members for their personal views threatens the foundations of democracy.
Justin Trudeau has been in power for almost a decade, achieving some of his objectives and stalling on others. What will be his legacy, and is constitutional reform in the cards in the next two years?
If passed, B.C.’s Bill 45 will trample over the constitutional rights of unhoused people by ignoring shelter barriers, Indigenous rights and the need for daytime shelter
The only solution to the ominous threats posed by the increasing use of the notwithstanding clause is to amend Canada’s Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Laws regarding sex work should not be legislated based on personal moral beliefs. They should prioritize the safety of sex workers and their clients.
An unprecedented win for climate justice in Montana has the potential to send reverberations around the world, including here in Canada.
In the decades to come, Canada’s Supreme Court will undoubtedly issue rulings related to climate change, Indigenous Peoples and other critical issues. Justin Trudeau’s legacy will be evident.
Canadian courts are increasingly holding governments accountable for violating their citizens’ human rights by not doing enough on climate change.
The Charter of Rights and Freedoms prohibits Canadian police from using excessive force and conducting unreasonable searches. But research has found many cases of police violating the Charter.
Does privacy law in Canada do enough to protect us from entities like tech platforms, retailers, the police, hackers and criminals?
Those determining bail must reflect on their own beliefs and show restraint as they determine risk to avoid relying on false racist narratives. So should those calling for bail reform.
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Associate Law Professor, University of New Brunswick
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Professor, Faculty of Law, Thompson Rivers University
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