Part Two:  Judges Reign Supreme?

Part Two:  Judges Reign Supreme?

Read Part One, “The Charter at 40” here. The first time that I began to question the utility of the Charter was during law school. I remember studying a course called Civil Liberties, taught by Professor Ian Hunter at Western University in London, Ontario. Professor...
Is Alberta Done with Canada?

Is Alberta Done with Canada?

What does a separatist movement in the West tell us about the health of our constitution? Should we be worried about the government bringing in a universal basic income? What happens when people lose confidence in the banking structure? An industrial organizational...
The Charter at 40: Livestream Recording

The Charter at 40: Livestream Recording

In this week’s livestream conversation, Barry W. Bussey recounts the historical context for the creation of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, along with debates over the proper role of the judiciary versus the legislature. Let us know what you think....