Constitutional law
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An Invitation
Can those who endorse “living tree” constitutional interpretation tell us why, and what it entails? Continue reading
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Accounts of Accountability
It’s important to keep politicians accountable. But what follows for regulation of money in politics? Continue reading
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Arguing against Originalism Badly
Noura Karazivan’s flawed argument against using originalism to understand constitutional structure Continue reading
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Crashing the Party
Andrew Coyne says we should re-think how we choose party leaders. So here are my thoughts. Continue reading
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Still Unhappy
The Canadian Judicial Council’s report on the former Justice Camp does little to ease my concerns Continue reading
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Why I am Not a Conservative Either
Thoughts on Chief Justice Joyal’s very interesting speech on the Charter and Canada’s political culture Continue reading
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Dirty Word or Dirty Little Secret?
My talk on originalism at the Université de Montréal Continue reading
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First of All Our Laws
Natural law in a Québec Court of Appeal decision in 1957 Continue reading
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Still Playing Favourites
Despite its broader focus, the Court Challenges Program remains objectionable Continue reading
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A Pile of Problems
A critique of Steven Penney’s take on the Supreme Court’s distinction between criminal and administrative penalties Continue reading
Double Aspect 