Justice System

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The Liberal Objection

The Liberal Objection

From: Languages of the Unheard

Not everyone admires confrontational protesters. Some people specifically dispute the claim that militancy is good for democracy. They believe, on the contrary, that militancy is a failing, … 24 $2.40 Add
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The Militant’s Vocation

The Militant’s Vocation

From: Languages of the Unheard

This chapter explores two case studies in the recent history of militancy: the recent Assemblies movement and the Global Justice movement from around the turn of the twenty-first century, and … 24 $2.40 Add
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The Month of Traitors (November)

The Month of Traitors (November)

From: Sir John A. MacDonald & the Apocalyptic Year 1885

In this chapter, Dutil examines November 1885, a month in which the execution of Métis leader Louis Riel for treason ignited fierce conflict between English and French Canada.Prime Minister … 19 $1.90 Add
The Secret Power of Juries

The Secret Power of Juries

What jurors in Canada aren't being told about their rights -- and what we can do about it

Canadians know that the jurors at a trial decide the defendant’s guilt or innocence according to the law of the land. What they don’t know is how far that right actually goes, and … 216 View
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Canada's Courts

The Supreme Court of Canada

From: Canada's Courts

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The Supreme Court of Canada Nullifies Nullification

The Supreme Court of Canada Nullifies Nullification

From: The Secret Power of Juries

Looks at how the Supreme Court nullified the nullification of Morgentaler by decriminalizing abortion in 1988 and the effects this decision had. Analyzes Chief Justice Dickson’s ruling in … 14 $1.40 Add
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The Trials and Tribulations of the Federal Courts’ Jurisdiction
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The Trials and Tribulations of the Federal Courts’ Jurisdiction

From: The Federal Court of Appeal and the Federal Court

The chapter discusses the basis for Federal Courts jurisdiction and especially the role and interpretation of the Federal Courts Act. Ir provides a brief overview of the constitutional basis for … 30 $3.00 Add
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Canada's Courts

Towards Democratic Courts

From: Canada's Courts

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Canada's Courts

Trial Courts

From: Canada's Courts

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Unelected vs. Elected
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Unelected vs. Elected

From: The Crisis of Canadian Democracy

In this chapter, Coyne explores the tension between unelected institutions and democratic governance, tracing the Senate’s history from Confederation in 1867 to the present. 34 $3.40 Add
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What Can Jurors Do? What Can You Do?

What Can Jurors Do? What Can You Do?

From: The Secret Power of Juries

offers suggestions for what we should do about the odd, unresolved, and important social and legal matter of jury independence 21 $2.10 Add
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Canada's Courts

Winning and Losing in Canada’s Courts

From: Canada's Courts

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