37-2 | Nov-Dec 2012

Feature: Elections and the Law
Special Report: Privacy Law
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Featured Articles: Elections and the Law

Free and fair elections are the cornerstones of democracies. This issue of LawNow examines elections law in Canada and around the world.

American and Canadian Election Laws
Peter Bowal and Lauren Stan
There are many differences between the U.S. and Canadian election laws, but here are our top 10!

Democracy After Post-Conflict Elections – Are we there yet?
Michael Clegg
Perhaps our hopes are too high. The reality is that post-conflict elections are often far from satisfactory.

Running for Office: A Candidate’s Journey
Anita Vandenbeld
From theory to reality: a candidate’s journey through an election is both bruising and rewarding.

Riding the Election Cycle
Sean Rathwell
Elections in Alberta follow a four-year cycle, and there is lots of work to do in between elections.

Electoral Finance Rules at Home and Around the World
Brian Seaman
There is consensus in Canada and around the world that strict electoral financing rules are necessary for democracy and transparency.

Special Report: Privacy Law

Privacy Law in Canada
Rob Normey
There are many challenges to the right to privacy for Canadians: fortunately, we have committed and engaged privacy commissioners to help.

Intrusion on Seclusion: The Tort of Invasion of Privacy
Mary Beth Currie
The new tort of Invasion of Privacy has been created in Canadian law, aptly summarized as Intrusion on Seclusion.

Privacy Issues in Criminal Law
Charles Davison
Nowhere is protection of personal privacy more important than in the realm of criminal law. The Canadian Charter of Rights contains important safeguards for Canadians facing criminal charges.

The Complexities of Privacy and Social Networking Sites
Melissa Luhtanen
Facebook users need to know about the privacy challenges that can arise from the use of this popular social media site.