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Full-Text Articles in Law
The Charter Of Rights And Public Policy In Canada, Patrick J. Monahan, Marie Finkelstein
The Charter Of Rights And Public Policy In Canada, Patrick J. Monahan, Marie Finkelstein
Osgoode Hall Law Journal
Much of the literature on the Charter has focused on the manner in which the courts have interpreted the document. This essay examines the Charter from another perspective-its impact on the policy process within government. Drawing on a series of papers prepared by senior government officials at both the federal and provincial levels, the authors argue that the Charter has permanently changed the way in which governments formulate and implement public policy in Canada. Virtually all policy proposals making their way to the Cabinet table must be examined to ensure that they conform to the requirements of the Charter. This …
Police Implementation Of Supreme Court Of Canada Charter Decisions: An Empirical Study, Kathryn Moore
Police Implementation Of Supreme Court Of Canada Charter Decisions: An Empirical Study, Kathryn Moore
Osgoode Hall Law Journal
Little empirical research has been done on the Charter's impact on the public policy process. This paper presents the results of an empirical research study designed to fill that gap. The study examined the manner in which a municipal police force and the RCMP implemented changes to procedures following two Supreme Court of Canada Charter decisions. The paper concludes that, while steps have been taken to develop a process by which Supreme Court decisions are implemented, the process would be improved if one body were allocated responsibility for the provision of interim information to the police.
Constitutional Jurisdiction Over Transportation: Recent Developments And Proposals For Change, Patrick Monahan
Constitutional Jurisdiction Over Transportation: Recent Developments And Proposals For Change, Patrick Monahan
Commissioned Reports, Studies and Public Policy Documents
No abstract provided.
First Nations And The Constitution: A Question Of Trust, Brian Slattery
First Nations And The Constitution: A Question Of Trust, Brian Slattery
Brian Slattery
No abstract provided.
A New Division Of Powers For Canada, Patrick Monahan, Lynda Covello, Nicola Smith
A New Division Of Powers For Canada, Patrick Monahan, Lynda Covello, Nicola Smith
Commissioned Reports, Studies and Public Policy Documents
No abstract provided.
Transportation Obligations And The Canadian Constitution, Patrick Monahan
Transportation Obligations And The Canadian Constitution, Patrick Monahan
Commissioned Reports, Studies and Public Policy Documents
No abstract provided.
The Legal Basis Of Aboriginal Title, Brian Slattery
The Legal Basis Of Aboriginal Title, Brian Slattery
Articles & Book Chapters
This paper considers a range of differing approaches to the question of Aboriginal land rights in the light of the judgment of the B.C. Supreme Court in the Delgamuukw case.