Category Archives: Constitutional

Original Powers: Reviving the Federal Disallowance Power to Combat Anti-Trans Legislation

Posted on April 23, 2024 by Charlotte Dalwood

By: Charlotte Dalwood Matters Commented On: Government of New Brunswick, Policy 713 Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity, (Fredricton: Government of New Brunswick, 2023); Government of Saskatchewan, Use of Preferred First Name and Pronouns by Students, (Regina: Government of Saskatchewan, 2023); … Continue reading →

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The Dickson Decision, UNDRIP, and the Federal UNDRIP Act

Posted on April 18, 2024 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes and Jennifer Koshan Decision Commented On: Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, 2024 SCC 10 (CanLII) PDF Version: The Dickson Decision, UNDRIP, and the Federal UNDRIP Act This post is part of continuing ABlawg commentary on the … Continue reading →

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Preliminary Thoughts on the Implications of the Children, Youth and Families Reference for the Lands Reserved Head of Section 91(24)

Posted on March 5, 2024 by Nigel Bankes

By: Nigel Bankes Case Commented on: Reference re An Act respecting First Nations, Inuit and Métis children, youth and families, 2024 SCC 5 (CanLII). PDF Version: Preliminary Thoughts on the Implications of the Children, Youth and Families Reference for the … Continue reading →

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Seismic Shift: The Notwithstanding Clause and Litigation on the Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth

Posted on February 23, 2024 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan Case Commented On: UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity v Government of Saskatchewan, 2024 SKKB 23 (CanLII) PDF Version: Seismic Shift: The Notwithstanding Clause and Litigation on the Rights of Trans and Gender Diverse Youth … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to Premier Danielle Smith Re: “Preserving choice for children and youth” Announcement

Posted on February 15, 2024 by Admin

Matter Commented On: Government of Alberta, News Release, “Preserving choice for children and youth” (1 February 2024) PDF Version: An Open Letter to Premier Danielle Smith Re: “Preserving choice for children and youth” Announcement Editor’s Note: This post is a … Continue reading →

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