Constitutional law
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Scandalizing!
Read Edward Willis’ and my submission on legislation that would censor criticism of the judiciary Continue reading
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Remarks on Bill C-76
Freedom of expression issues in an electoral reform bill Continue reading
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The Real Contempt
New Zealand’s Parliament considers legislation that would shield courts from criticism ― and make them instruments of censorship Continue reading
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Setting the Story Straight
History, Originalism, and the Supreme Court’s decision in Comeau Continue reading
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La Cour, c’est qui?
Peter McCormick identifies the likely author of the “by the Court” opinion in Comeau Continue reading
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Comeau’s Lesson
It’s not that the courts have generally messed up Canadian federalism, still less that they should improve it Continue reading
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Unmaking History
In the “free the beer” case, the Supreme Court shows ― again ― that it is the spoiled child of the Constitution Continue reading
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Ach, mein Sinn
Bach on the reasons for respecting freedom of conscience Continue reading
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Repurposing Constitutional Construction
Is Randy Barnett and Evan Bernick’s theory of originalist constitutional construction relevant to Canadians? Continue reading
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Deference with a Difference
Dunsmuir and Aboriginal Rights Continue reading
