Constitutional law
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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
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New Swearwords
The Prime Minister wants to make a meaningless addition to our unconstitutional citizenship oath Continue reading
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Too Conventional
The UK Supreme Court’s conventional, and indefensible, thinking on the issue of constitutional conventions Continue reading
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Losing Our Way
Neither “society’s tolerance” nor the “captive audience” doctrine justify censorship of anti-abortion ads Continue reading
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Do You Really Have to Go?
Lessons for Canada and New Zealand on resignations of MPs Continue reading
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Why Bother about the Charter?
The Supreme Court divides on whether one might claim Charter damages against an administrative tribunal Continue reading
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Aborting Freedom of Expression
If a city can censor anti-abortion ads to prevent hurt feelings, is there anything that could not be censored? Continue reading
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Was Scalia Spooky?
Antonin Scalia’s views on snooping, in the 1970s and later Continue reading
Double Aspect 