Law of Democracy
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Whiplash
The good, the bad, and the ugly in Ontario’s election law reform Continue reading
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Still First Past the Post
The Court of Appeal for Ontario upholds the constitutionality of Canada’s election system Continue reading
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The Made-Up Law Made Them Do It
The Supreme Court’s made-up right to vote doctrine works its mischief at the Ontario Court of Appeal Continue reading
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If It’s Broke, You’re Not the One to Fix It
The Québec Court of Appeal takes it upon itself to update obsolete election legislation. That’s not its job. Continue reading
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Correct, but Wrong
Thoughts on the Supreme Court’s dismissal of the challenge to Ontario’s interference in the Toronto municipal elections Continue reading
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Disinformation by Omission
Additional thoughts on the futility of regulatory responses to mis- and disinformation Continue reading
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Common Power Grabs
A defence of Ontario’s use of the notwithstanding clause as “common good constitutionalism” is the same old tripe, under a new sauce Continue reading
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Telling People Whom to Vote for
An illiberal community seeks to dictate its members’ votes. How can, and should, the law respond ― and quite how different are liberal democracies anyway? Continue reading
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The System Is Working
Environmentalist groups have a point when they say they are being muzzled by Elections Canada; trouble is, that’s exactly how the law is meant to work Continue reading
Double Aspect 