Ian Greene

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The Fundamental Freedoms

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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Chapter 3 focuses on the section of the Charter that encompasses the “fundamental freedoms”: freedom of religion, expression, assembly, and association. The Supreme Court’s … 71 $7.10 Add
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Case Studies

Conflicts of In terest and En titlement

From: Honest Politics Now

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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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Democratic Rights

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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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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Profile of the Judiciary

From: The Federal Court of Appeal and the Federal Court

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This chapter offers a profile of the judiciary by examining interviews with current and retired judges and prothonotaries of the Federal Court and the Federal Court of Appeal and their observations. 29 $2.90 Add
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To the Centre Chair – McLachlin and the Chief Justice

From: Beverley McLachlin

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An overview of how and why Beverley McLachlin was named Canada’s first female chief justice. Explains the significance of the decision and provides an analysis of the responsiblities of the … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Legal Rights

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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The Supreme Court’s controversial decision to strike down Canada’s abortion law is reviewed in chapter 5, which centres on the “legal rights” sections of the Charter. Also … 72 $7.20 Add
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The Historical Impact of the McLachlin Court

From: Beverley McLachlin

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An assessment of the supreme court’s impact during the years of McLachlin’s leadership. Discusses some of the key decisions the supreme court made during these years. ; 35 $3.50 Add
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Equality

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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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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McLachlin’s Leading Decisions as Chief Justice

From: Beverley McLachlin

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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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Dissident in Search of Consensus

From: Beverley McLachlin

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Addresses McLachlin’s role in transforming the way the Supreme Court approach to making decisions. Explains how, under McLachlin’s leadership, the Court became more consensual and … ; 24 $2.40 Add
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Language Rights

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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Chapter 7 reviews the Charter’s effect on the status of the official languages of Canada and minority-language education rights. The chapter focuses on Supreme Court decisions that … 37 $3.70 Add
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Aboriginal Rights

Outside the Charter but inside the rights regime

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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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
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Showdown: Prime Minister vs. Chief Justice

From: Beverley McLachlin

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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
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Footprints in the Sand? Or Handprints in Cement?

From: Beverley McLachlin

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

From: The Charter of Rights and Freedoms

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The concluding chapter assesses the effect of the Charter and s. 35 on the general respect for human rights in Canada. It argues that while the Charter itself may have had only limited success in … 24 $2.40 Add
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Why Ethical Politics is Essential

From: Honest Politics Now

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Discusses some key proposals for new and/or stronger institutionalized supports for ethical conduct. 23 $2.30 Add