Category Archives: Constitutional

Section 7: Superhero, Mere Mortal or Villain?

Posted on August 9, 2016 by Jennifer Koshan

By: Jennifer Koshan PDF Version: Section 7: Superhero, Mere Mortal or Villain? Comment On: Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Many people love superheroes. My favourite was always Spider-Man – he had the most interesting back story, … Continue reading →

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The Deductibility of Legal Fees Incurred in Child Support Proceedings and Section 15 of the Charter

Posted on July 22, 2016 by Kyle Gardiner

By: Kyle Gardiner  PDF Version:The Deductibility of Legal Fees Incurred in Child Support Proceedings and Section 15 of the Charter Case commented on: Grenon v. Canada, 2016 FCA 4 (CanLII), leave to appeal dismissed, 2016 CanLII 41074 (SCC) On June … Continue reading →

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Justice In a Timely Manner: The New Framework for Trial Within a Reasonable Time

Posted on July 14, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk  PDF Version: Justice In a Timely Manner: The New Framework for Trial Within a Reasonable Time Cases Commented On: R v Jordan, 2016 SCC 27 (CanLII); R v Williamson, 2016 SCC 28 (CanLII) I recently posted a comment … Continue reading →

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The Forest of Delays

Posted on July 6, 2016 by Drew Yewchuk

By: Drew Yewchuk PDF Version: The Forest of Delays Case Commented On: R v Vassell, 2016 SCC 26 (CanLII) Section 11(b) of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, guarantees that any person charged with an offence has the right to be … Continue reading →

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On the Charter, Freedom of Expression, and Scientific Research

Posted on June 29, 2016 by Stephen Armstrong

By: Stephen Armstrong PDF Version: On the Charter, Freedom of Expression, and Scientific Research Provision Commented On: Section 2(b), Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Part I of the Constitution Act, 1982, being Schedule B to the Canada Act 1982 (UK), … Continue reading →

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