Self-represented litigants present a host of challenges to some of the core assumptions of the legal system. Here are three of the most significant issues. Access to Justice The right to a fair trial is a principle of fundamental justice in Canada. If the unrepresented litigant is a lay … [Read more...]
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Representing Yourself at the Tax Court
The Tax Court of Canada has gone to some lengths to make information available for self-represented taxpayers who want to appeal a tax decision. The website of the Court prominently displays a tab for Self-represented litigants. Under the tab there is a wealth of information about forms, … [Read more...]
Canadian Unions: From Repression and Resistance to the Right to Strike
The history of Canadian unions is a long and storied one. The Canadian labour movement of the past was a fusion of many disparate groups, often at odds with one another. For many years, the law was inhospitable to unions, with the balance tilted in favour of employers and government. Since the … [Read more...]
