Since Canada became a country in 1867, Canadian law has evolved from that of a British colony to a sovereign state, including major developments like the Charter, the Criminal Code and the Divorce Act.EDITOR’S NOTE This article was first published in LawNow on May 5, 2017. It was reviewed … [Read more...]
Democratic Governance: The Constitution and Canada’s Branches of Government
Canada has a constitutionally recognized federal government and constitutionally recognized provincial governments.Canada is a “constitutional monarchy,” which is a form of government where monarchs act as the political heads of state but their powers are kept within the boundaries of that … [Read more...]
The Increasing Importance of Reference Decisions in Canadian Law
Over the past several years, there have been a number of very significant reference decisions that have and will affect Canada’s legal landscape. A reference case is different than a regular civil or criminal case that involves litigating parties. In a reference, the federal or provincial … [Read more...]
Evolution, Not Revolution: Canada’s Constitutional History and the Constitution Act, 1867
You say you want a revolution,Well, you knowWe all want to change the worldYou tell me that it’s evolutionWell, you knowWe all want to change the world…You say you’ll change the constitutionWell, you knowWe all want to change your head- From “Revolution” by John Lennon and Paul … [Read more...]
