Peter Russell

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Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

Description of the writings included in Part I: Understanding Canada. ; ; ; 563 View

The Court and the Charter

This companion volume to The Court and the Constitution focuses specifically on the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. It features 36 cases that each include a concise introduction that provides … ; ; ; 451 View

The Court and the Constitution

Leading Cases, 2nd Edition

The Court and The Constitution: Leading Cases, 2nd Edition is a revised and updated collection of edited decisions from the Supreme Court of Canada. These landmark rulings are organized to … ; ; ; 611 View
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Introduction

From: The Court and the Charter

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Introduction to the key cases related to the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. ; ; ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Introduction

From: The Court and the Constitution

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Book introduction. ; ; ; 39 $3.90 Add
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Understanding Canada: Introduction

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

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Address to the Electors of Terrebonne

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

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Text of 1840 speech by Louis-Hyppolyte Fontaine promoting responsible government. ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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Reference re Alberta Statutes (Alberta Press Case), 1938

From: The Court and the Charter

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Two members of the Supreme Court of Canada, in holding that the Act to ensure the Publication of Accurate News and Information was beyond the constitutional authority of Alberta legislature, … ; ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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The Privy Council’s Legacy: Introduction

From: The Court and the Constitution

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Introduction to the impact of decisions made by the Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ; ; ; 4 $0.40 Add
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“Not Derived from the People”: Letter from the Fathers of Confederation to the British Colonial Secretary

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

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1858 letter drafted by Alexander Galt to promote the idea that the constitution of the proposed Canadian confederation be derived from the Imperial Parliament rather than be based on the American … ; ; 2 $0.20 Add
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Liquidators of the Maritime Bank of Canada v. Receiver General of New Brunswick, 1892

From: The Court and the Constitution

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The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that under the British North America Act each province retained its independence and autonomy and was not subject to a central authority of the … ; ; ; 3 $0.30 Add
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Roncarelli v. Duplessis, 1959

From: The Court and the Charter

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A majority of the Supreme Court of Canada held that the Quebec premier was liable under the Civil Code for damages for purporting to authorize and instruct the manager of the Quebec Liquor … ; ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Attorney General of Ontario v. Attorney General of Canada (Local Prohibition Case), 1896

From: The Court and the Constitution

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The Judicial Committee of the Privy Council ruled that the federal power to enact laws for the peace, order and good government of Canada ought to be strictly confined to such matters as are … ; ; ; 6 $0.60 Add
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Robertson and Rosetanni v. The Queen, 1963

From: The Court and the Charter

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A majority of the Supreme Court of Canada, in looking at the effect of the Lord’s Day Act rather than its purpose, upheld a conviction for operating a bowling alley in contravention of the … ; ; ; 13 $1.30 Add
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The Confederation Debates in the Province of Canada

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

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Excerpts of parliamentary debates by John A. Macdonald and George-Étienne Cartier from 1865 regarding the proposed federal union. ; ; 8 $0.80 Add
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The French Language and the Future of Our Race

From: Essential Readings in Canadian Government and Politics, 2nd Edition

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Text of 1912 speech by Henri Bourassa promoting the preservation of the French language in Canada. ; ; 5 $0.50 Add