Supreme Court of Canada
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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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The Metastasis of Charter Vibes
The rigamarole around the notwithstanding clause this week has me thinking about the reach of the Charter, and in particular, a case that will be heard by the SCC early next year: A.B. v Northwest Territories. While there are other issues in the case, at its heart is a stark proposition: is it required for 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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Undignified
The Supreme Court holds that life imprisonment without parole is unconstitutional. Its reasons are unconvincing. 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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Jurisdiction and the Post-Vavilov Supreme Court: Part I
What does “jurisdiction” mean, anyways? Continue reading
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The Woke Dissent
The thinking animating the dissenting opinion in Ward’s case would destroy freedom of expression in the name of equality and safety Continue reading
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It Ends Well
Thoughts on the Supreme Court’s narrow but seemingly decisive rejection of a right not to be offended Continue reading
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The Supreme Court―What Is It Good for?
The Supreme Court is deciding fewer cases; is this a sign of modesty, or boldness? Continue reading
Double Aspect 