Canada's surprising Constitution : unexpected interpretations of the Constitution Act, 1982 / edited by Howard Kislowicz, Kerri A. Froc, and Richard Moon.
"Constitutions are meant to endure, providing both stability and adaptability. Their public legitimacy depends on the ability of the courts and other interpreters to get this balance right. Why, then, has Canada's constitution--only four decades old--produced so many surprises? Canada'...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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Vancouver :
UBC Press,
[2024]
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| Series: | Law and society series (Vancouver, B.C.)
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| Summary: | "Constitutions are meant to endure, providing both stability and adaptability. Their public legitimacy depends on the ability of the courts and other interpreters to get this balance right. Why, then, has Canada's constitution--only four decades old--produced so many surprises? Canada's Surprising Constitution investigates unexpected interpretations of the Constitution Act, 1982 by the courts. In this illuminating collection of essays, leading scholars reflect on these surprising interpretations, focusing on fundamental freedoms; equality, Aboriginal, and language rights; structural features of the Charter; as well as the courts' approach to the interpretation of the Constitution. The public legitimacy of the Constitution requires that it be seen as both relevant, as circumstances change, but also true to the values it embodies. The responsibility for getting this balance right lies not only with judges but also with legislatures, executives, scholars, advocates, and public interest organizations. The thoughtful work of this volume is crucial in identifying, accounting for, and--looking ahead--anticipating potential surprises. Its thorough analysis also offers a view of the Constitution in action."-- |
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| Physical Description: | ix, 429 pages ; 24 cm. Issued also in electronic format. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 9780774870047 0774870044 9780774870054 0774870052 |
| Additional Physical Form available Note: | Issued also in electronic format. |