Ian Greene

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Aboriginal Rights

Aboriginal Rights

Outside the Charter but inside the rights regime

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Chapter 8 is on Aboriginal rights. Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982 — the section affirming Aboriginal rights — is the first section after the Charter of Rights. Although not … 37 $3.70 Add
Beverley McLachlin

Beverley McLachlin

The Legacy of a Supreme Court Chief Justice

As a judge, Beverley McLachlin has had an unequalled impact on Canadian life. She stands out for her unique ability to stand up for the values and beliefs that reflect the best of Canada and … ; 232 View
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Case Studies

Case Studies

Conflicts of In terest and En titlement

From: Honest Politics Now

Case studies of conflicts of interest and other kinds of abuse of trust such as Jacques Corriveau and the sponsorship scandal and the Lavigne Affair. ; 35 $3.50 Add
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Civil Rights in Canada during the pre-charter era

Civil Rights in Canada during the pre-charter era

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Chapter 1 considers the nature of human rights and civil liberties. It also recounts some human rights issues in Canada prior to the Charter era, including some leading Canadian Bill of Rights … 44 $4.40 Add
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Democratic Rights

Democratic Rights

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Chapter 4 deals with judicial decisions regarding the “democratic rights” — for example, whether prisoners can vote, whether the Charter might force a more equitable … 44 $4.40 Add
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McLachlin's Leading Decisions as Chief Justice

McLachlin’s Leading Decisions as Chief Justice

From: Beverley McLachlin

Overviews McLachlin’s role in the most important decisions as chief justice. Specifically looks at her decisions relating to Indigenous rights, prostitution, and prisoners’ voting rights. ; 25 $2.50 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Beverley McLachlin

An introduction to the book. An brief overview of what the book covers. ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Early Years

Early Years

From: Beverley McLachlin

Discusses McLachlin’s early life and childhood in rural Alberta. An overview of her family, school and early influences. ; 15 $1.50 Add
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Equality

Equality

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

Chapter 6 deals with the Charter’s “equality rights,” perhaps the most challenging section of the document. Beginning in 1989, the Supreme Court set out a test for the … 64 $6.40 Add
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Ethical Duties

Ethical Duties

From: Honest Politics Now

Discusses ethical duties (trustees of public interest, impartiality, accountability) of elected politicians and other public officials as the basis for the more specific codes of ethical conduct … ; ; 23 $2.30 Add
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Ethical Problems in Public Life

Ethical Problems in Public Life

From: Honest Politics Now

Discusses how and why conflicts of interest, patronage, undue influence (including some lobbying and election-financing practices) and abuse of trust are incompatible with any idea of democracy … ; ; 40 $4.00 Add
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Ethics and the Principles of Democracy

Ethics and the Principles of Democracy

From: Honest Politics Now

Discusses how ethical politics is a requirement for genuinely democratic government. ; ; 28 $2.80 Add
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Ethics Commissions

Ethics Commissions

From: Honest Politics Now

Describes Canadian experiments in the enforcement of political ethics through conflict of interest and ethics commissioners in the provinces and territories, and at the federal level ; 36 $3.60 Add
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Showdown: Prime Minister vs. Chief Justice

Showdown: Prime Minister vs. Chief Justice

From: Beverley McLachlin

An overview of the McLachlin Court’s clashes with Prime Minister Stephen Harper. Discusses the cases Harper’s government lost in the Supreme Court and the resulting tension between … ; 25 $2.50 Add
Honest Politics Now

Honest Politics Now

What ethical conduct means in Canadian Public Life

Using high-profile political scandals as case studies, this book explores the standards of accountability to which Canadian politicians are now being held. This is the definitive up to date book … ; 392 View
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Footprints in the Sand? Or Handprints in Cement?

Footprints in the Sand? Or Handprints in Cement?

From: Beverley McLachlin

Provides a review of McLachlin’s lasting legacy and the continuing influence her work has had on Canadian society. ; 11 $1.10 Add