Emergency powers and the rule of law: Why inquiries matter
By Ryan Alford August 4, 2022 PDF of commentary The Public Order Emergency proclaimed by the federal government on February ...
Tag: Rule of Law
Why the consistent application of the rule of law is so crucial
OTTAWA, ON (March 7, 2022): From blogs and coffee shops to the benches of Parliament, the "Freedom Convoy" spectacle and ...
We undermine the neutrality of the law at our peril: Brian Lee Crowley in the Line
When the law is used to promote or shield specific causes and interests, people only obey the law when it ...
Canada’s failure to manage protests threatens democracy and the rule of law: MLI commentary by Ken Coates
OTTAWA, ON (November 16, 2021): Recent years have seen an escalation in protest activity and police responses in Canada. ...
Prosecutorial Independence and the SNC-Lavalin Scandal
Prosecutorial independence goes to the heart of the “Lavscam” scandal currently embroiling the Liberal government in Ottawa. Everyone knows by ...
-
Mexican cartels are a direct threat to Canada’s public safety, and the future of North American trade: Gary J. Hale for Inside Policy
-
Canadians are very unhappy with the federal public service—and for good reason: Tim Sargent in The Hub
-
Unfortunately for Canadian consumers and creators, the Online Streaming Act is performing exactly as predicted: Peter Menzies in the Hub
-
Will Justin Trudeau prorogue Parliament in the new year? History shows there’s little political cost to the practice: Dave Snow in The Hub
-
Canada is an energy superpower. It’s time to remind America and act like it: Heather Exner-Pirot in The Hub
