The Charter & Health Care in Canada
The issue of waiting lists in Canada's public health care system has given rise to a new national debate: the nature of health care rights under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. In June...
View ArticleGomery Commission of Inquiry & Sponsorship Scandal
In February 2006, the Commission of Inquiry into the Sponsorship Program and Advertising Activities (better known as the Gomery Commission) released the second of two reports. This final report...
View ArticleThe Notwithstanding Clause: Section 33 of the Charter
Section 33 of the Charter, commonly referred to as the Notwithstanding or Override clause, has an important place in Canada's constitutional development, as well as the relationship between the...
View ArticleSame-Sex Marriage in Canada
In July 2005, Canada became the fourth country in the world, after the Netherlands, Belgium, and Spain, to legalize same-sex marriages nationwide. This new legal status for gays and lesbians has been a...
View ArticleSupreme Court of Canada Appointment Process
The Supreme Court of Canada is this country’s highest court, and is the final authority for all legal disputes, settling matters between individuals, organizations, and governments alike. Moreover, the...
View ArticleYouth Justice in Canada: History & Debates
Youth or juvenile crime is a controversial issue in Canadian politics. While the fact that youth crime is quite common in Canada is lamentable, there are disagreements concerning how to treat youths in...
View ArticlePublic Inquiries in Canada
Public inquires have become relatively common events in Canadian politics, be it at the federal or provincial/territorial levels. These public inquiries serve many different purposes, from examining...
View ArticleThe Canadian Constitution: Introduction to Canada’s Constitutional Framework
The Constitution is Canada’s premier political institution, representing the basic “rulebook” by which Canadian politics operate. It is, however, also one of the nation’s more complex political...
View ArticleThe Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: An Introduction to Charter Rights
The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms is a central element of the Canadian Constitution and has a major impact on the relationship between Canadians and their governments. The purpose of this...
View ArticleThe Indian Act: Historical Overview
The Indian Act is federal legislation that provides the basic legal status and entitlements of Canada’s Aboriginal peoples. The Act deals with such things as the legal definition of who may claim...
View ArticleThe Canadian Human Rights Act: Introduction to Canada’s Federal Human Rights...
One of Canada’s central rights documents is the Canadian Human Rights Act, which protects Canadians’ against discriminated against in areas of federal jurisdiction. This article presents the purpose...
View ArticleCanada’s Human Rights Commission System: Introduction to the Canadian Human...
The Canadian human rights commission system is constituted by two key federal agencies: the Canadian Human Rights Commission and the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal. These agencies administer, promote,...
View ArticleCopyright Law in Canada: An Introduction to the Canadian Copyright Act
Copyright is an important legal and political issue in Canada, an issue that has been made even more significant with the rise of new technologies, such as the Internet, mobile media devices, and...
View ArticleThe Long-Gun Registry in Canada: History, Operation and Debates
Since its introduction in 1995, Canada’s long-gun registry has been a high-profile political issue. This stems, in large part, to philosophical differences on gun control policy between and among...
View ArticleSupreme Court of Canada: Role, History, and Operation
The modern Supreme Court of Canada plays a pivotal role in Canadian politics. As the highest court in the country, the decisions of the Supreme Court touch on a wide range of issues: criminal law,...
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