Constitutional law
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The Statement of Principles
Thus far, I have stayed out of the controversy surrounding the Statement of Principles [SOP] because I have nothing new to add. Leonid has, in a series of posts, outlined the in-principle objections to the SOP, while others have suggested that the SOP is a modest, necessary remedy for a difficult problem. But as the… Continue reading
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Textual Judicial Supremacy
The Canadian constitution’s text makes it clear that judges must have the last word on its interpretation Continue reading
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Australia 1:0 Canada
Canadians have much to learn from the Australian High Court’s take on election spending limits for “third parties” Continue reading
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Affidavi
Why I oppose the Law Society of Ontario’s “statement of principles” Continue reading
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Look, Look, over There!
What role should comparative law play in constitutional adjudication in Canada? Continue reading
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Civics, Feelings, and Politics
Expatriates’ alleged lack of connection to particular ridings is not a good reason to disenfranchise them Continue reading
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Doré Adrift
Why the Supreme Court’s approach to the Charter in the context of administrative law fails to live up to its promises Continue reading
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Doing Right on Rights
Why the Supreme Court was right to find the disenfranchisement of Canadians abroad unconstitutional Continue reading
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“A Profound Attachment”
The Supreme Court holds that disenfranchising Canadians abroad is unconstitutional Continue reading
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Double Aspect’s Twelve Days of Christmas
Announcing a riotous blogging symposium for the festive season Continue reading
