politics
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Notwithstanding Myths
The case for the notwithstanding clause rests on misunderstanding or misdirection. Continue reading
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Where Does a Constitution End?
Is the constitution the explanation for the differences between the ways obnoxious leaders are dealt with in the US and the UK? Continue reading
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A Shitty Canadian
The demands to revoke Elon Musk’s Canadian citizenship are a disgrace Continue reading
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The Left
What is the political left, at its core, and why is it wrong? Continue reading
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Going (Pro)Rogue
Does the law limit the Prime Minister’s power to prorogue Parliament? Would the courts say so? Continue reading
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Nothing Has Changed
Some thoughts on recent events Continue reading
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And Again
Confidence, not head counts, is the key to responsible government Continue reading
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Government Formation, Revisited
The orthodox understanding of the conventions of government formation is better than its populist rival Continue reading
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Private Conscience or Public Choice
Why universities should not trade on their reputation to intervene in politics or social debates 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
