Canada's Surprising Constitution: Unexpected Interpretations of the Constitution Act, 1982 - Couverture souple

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 0774870052 ISBN 13 : 9780774870054

Editeur : University of British Columbia Press, 2025

Synopsis

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.

A propos du livre

À propos des auteurs

Howard Kislowicz is associate professor of law at the University of Calgary. His work has been widely published in leading law journals.

Richard Moon is a distinguished university professor and professor of law at the University of Windsor. He is the author of The Life and Death of Freedom of Expression and others.

Kerri A. Froc is associate professor of law at the University of New Brunswick. Before academia, she was a civil litigator and a staff lawyer for the Canadian Bar Association.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: University of British Columbia Press
• Date d'édition: 2025
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0774870052
• ISBN 13: 9780774870054
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 334
• Éditeur: Kislowicz Howard, Moon Richard J., Froc Kerri Anne
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible