Civil Liberties

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Syndicat Northcrest v. Amselem, 2004

Syndicat Northcrest v. Amselem, 2004

From: The Court and the Charter

A majority of the Supreme Court of Canada held that the bylaws of co-ownership of residential buildings, which prohibited construction on the balconies of units, infringed religious freedom under … ; ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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The Autonomy of Religious Organizations

The Autonomy of Religious Organizations

From: Freedom of Conscience and Religion

Discussion of religious organizations in the context of their exemption from human rights codes, court enforcement of private law arrangements, and the ability of individuals to join, remain, or leave. 22 $2.20 Add
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The Bogeyman is Coming

The Bogeyman is Coming

Ceuta and Melilla

From: Walls

This chapter discusses the wall that stands between Spain and Morocco and the plight of those migrants that try to cross into Spain, and into Europe. 21 $2.10 Add
The Court and the Charter

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
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The Forces Regroup

The Forces Regroup

From: Gay Marriage

looks at the opposition to same-sex marriage’s response to the Ottawa decision and how they continued to fight it ; ; ; 18 $1.80 Add
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The New Power Balance

The New Power Balance

From: Gay Marriage

Examines the debates among MPs as to Same-sex marriage giving voice to those in favour and those opposed and how the scales were tipped in the favour of change ; ; ; 15 $1.50 Add
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The Political Foundations of Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Canada

The Political Foundations of Support for Same-Sex Marriage in Canada

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

2005 article by J. Scott Matthews assessing the importance of the role of courts and legislatures in forming public opinion to support same-sex marriage in Canada. ; ; 7 $0.70 Add
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The Queen v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd., 1985

The Queen v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd., 1985

From: The Court and the Charter

The Supreme Court of Canada held that the true purpose of the Lord’s Day Act was to compel the observance of the Christian Sabbath and as such infringed on the freedom of conscience and … ; ; ; 9 $0.90 Add
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The Restriction and Accommodation of Religious Practices

The Restriction and Accommodation of Religious Practices

From: Freedom of Conscience and Religion

Review of 11 court decisions interpreting the freedom of religion clause of the Charter, plus a discussion of state regulation of religiously motivated discrimination; the Quebec Charter of … 73 $7.30 Add
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The Supreme Court Has Spoken

The Supreme Court Has Spoken

From: Gay Marriage

The Supreme Court’s decision in 2004 and answers to the four questions presented by the federal government are examined ; ; ; 20 $2.00 Add
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The Turning Point

The Turning Point

From: Gay Marriage

Examines the BC Court of Appeal decision in 2003 and order a stay of application just as the Ontario courts did and how this tipped the scales in favour of same-sex marriage at the federal level. … ; ; ; 19 $1.90 Add
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They Sought to Terrify Us out of the Streets

They Sought to Terrify Us out of the Streets

From: Whose Streets?

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Threat

Threat

An Evolving Terrorist Threat

From: False Security

Description of terrorist groups and actions and the risks posed to Canada. ; 32 $3.20 Add
Walls

Walls

Travels Along the Barricades

Winner, Shaughnessy Cohen Prize for Political Writing, Wilfrid Eggleston Award for Nonfiction, and City of Calgary W.O. Mitchell Book Prize Shortlisted, Dolman Travel Book Award Longlisted, … 288 View
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War and Peace - Illusions of Partnership at Conservative-First Nations Gathering

War and Peace – Illusions of Partnership at Conservative-First Nations Gathering

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From: Indigenous Nationhood

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