The Justice System
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Putting the Courts Together Again
The Federal Court orders the government to get on with appointing judges. But its judgment is very badly flawed. Continue reading
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Grow a Thicker Skin
The bench is no place for those who can’t cope with criticism Continue reading
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Justice Brown Was Not Purged
Concerns about the Supreme Court’s image are a more likely reason for Brown J’s departure than ideology Continue reading
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In the Name of God, Go!
The Canadian Judicial Council wants a tardy, cantankerous judge gone. So do I. Continue reading
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Nothing Doing
Why I’m not moved by the responses to my criticism of O’Bonsawin J’s appointment to the Supreme Court Continue reading
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A Little Representation
Justice O’Bonsawin is not qualified to be a Supreme Court judge Continue reading
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Mischief and the Chief
The Chief Justice has thoughts on the Supreme Court and the political climate Continue reading
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Precedent and Respect
When ― if ever ― can lower courts criticise their hierarchical superiors? Continue reading
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Don’t Make Idiots into Martyrs
The Double Aspect view on why an Alberta judge was wrong to order that pandemic deniers promote the expert consensus Continue reading
Double Aspect 