Charter
Federal election 2021: The case for anger
Justin Ling: There are so many good reasons to be mad at our politicians who have abandoned their posts over the last year rather than defend the Charter and civil liberties
‘That has been the problem since 1982’
A footnote to Mr. Mulcair’s official statement on the 30th anniversary of the Charter: Paper Dynamite digs up a speech Mr. Mulcair gave two years ago in the House during debate on representation in the House of Commons.
‘New Democrats will continue to work to ensure that one day it becomes part of a Constitution that includes us all’
A statement from NDP leader Thomas Mulcair on the anniversary of the Charter.
‘An important step’
A statement from Heritage Minister James Moore and Justice Minister Rob Nicholson on the Charter.
‘The Charter enshrines our most cherished Canadian values’
Interim Liberal leader Bob Rae’s statement on the 30th anniversary of the Charter.
Happy Charter Day
The Prime Minister isn’t quite ready to celebrate.
When you care enough to send the very best
The Harper government will mark the 30th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the repatriation of the Constitution with a news release. Irwin Cotler is unimpressed.
‘Making Canada a meaningful contributor in the world’
Given the Harper government’s eagerness to celebrate international recognition, there will no doubt be congratulations offered in the House this week for Pierre Trudeau on the occasion of a new study heralding the global influence of the Charter.
‘The law recognizes same-sex marriage in Canada’
Brian Topp and Paul Dewar respond to today’s news. Emmett Macfarlane considers the case and defers to the Charter.
Absurdity, there and here
The Harper government is disappointed with Hamid Karzai’s demand that all American-held detainees be turned over to Afghan authorities.
Occupy protests & the Falun Gong precedent
Can tents be considered speech?
The Tewksbury clause
Dale Smith, who noted the lack of reference to gay rights in the citizenship guide when the guide was released, rounds up reaction to yesterday’s revelation.