Civil Liberties

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Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General), 2005

Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General), 2005

From: The Court and the Constitution

A majority of the Supreme Court held that a provincial law prohibiting Quebeckers from taking out private insurance for services available under the public health care plan infringed the Quebec … ; ; ; 21 $2.10 Add
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Got Your Back!

Got Your Back!

Building Radical Crisis Support into the G20 Convergence

From: Whose Streets?

From Whose Streets?: The Toronto G20 and the Challenges of Summit Protest 5 $0.50 Add
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Government Support for Religion

Government Support for Religion

From: Freedom of Conscience and Religion

Discussion of religious practices in schools, other civic forums and legislatures; secularism and neutrality; religious symbols and cultural history; the US establishment clause; the European … 41 $4.10 Add
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Harper v. Canada (Attorney General), 2004

Harper v. Canada (Attorney General), 2004

From: The Court and the Charter

The Supreme Court of Canada unanimously held that third-party spending limits imposed by the Canada Elections Act were so low as to infringe free expression under the Canadian Charter of Rights … ; ; ; 10 $1.00 Add
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History

History

A Short History of Canada's Over- and Underreaction to Terrorism

From: False Security

Historical review of terrorist acts in Canada and the resulting governmental responses. ; 61 $6.10 Add
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History of Human Rights

History of Human Rights

From: International Human Rights Law

Provides a brief history of human rights, focusing on the development of public international law, the development of individual rights, the forerunners of international human rights law such as … ; 21 $2.10 Add
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“Hop!”

“Hop!”

A First-Hand Account of Police Abuse at the G20

From: Whose Streets?

From Whose Streets?: The Toronto G20 and the Challenges of Summit Protest 5 $0.50 Add
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Iceland: Protecting Whistleblowers and Muckrakers Speaking, Safeguarding whistleblowing, press freedom, and investigative journalism to maintain healthy information ecosystems
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Iceland: Protecting Whistleblowers and Muckrakers Speaking, Safeguarding whistleblowing, press freedom, and investigative journalism to maintain healthy information ecosystems

From: Open Governments, Secret Canada

From Open Governments, Secret Canada: Hiding Information Other Countries Share 23 $2.30 Add
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Identity and Opportunity: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Movement

Identity and Opportunity: The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Movement

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

Excerpt of a 2014 book by Miriam Smith outlining the legal, social and political changes to the status of LGBT people in Canada since the 1960s. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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Interdict

Interdict

Restricting the Movement of Threats

From: False Security

Exploration of “interdiction”: directly or indirectly inhibiting the movement of suspected terrorists. ; 26 $2.60 Add
International Human Rights Law

International Human Rights Law

The last fifty years have witnessed the development of a global system of human rights promotion and protection. Canada has played a significant role in its growth and will likely continue to do … ; 651 View
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Interrupt

Interrupt

Disruption When All Else Fails

From: False Security

Exploration of “interruption”: forestalling a feared terrorist event using tools that may be available when more conventional devices are ineffective. ; 46 $4.60 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: The Court and the Charter

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

Introduction

The Wall Disease

From: Walls

The author introduces the book and the history and concept of wall-building, and how this practice has served humanity and served to cement discord and divisions. 7 $0.70 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: Freedom of Conscience and Religion

Historical and philosophical review of religious tolerance and freedom in Canada leading to recognition of religious freedom under the Charter and incorporating the concept of state neutrality. 24 $2.40 Add
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Introduction

Introduction

From: False Security

Review of the historical and political context of the enactment of Bill C-51, the Anti-terrorism Act, 2015, and overview of its perceived shortcomings. ; 19 $1.90 Add