Argus Posted April 28, 2016 Report Share Posted April 28, 2016 To rid ourselves of our own constitutional traditions and adopt US ones? I think originally people actually did think it was about human rights and the fear that a majority in Parliament or a legislature could disregard minorities. I don't think many actually believe that anymore. It's about power. Who gets to decide policy decisions. I liked it better when we could fire the guys who made such decisions if we didn't like them. Canada is no more a free country today than it was before the Charter was adopted. It just has a lot more rich lawyers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cybercoma Posted April 29, 2016 Report Share Posted April 29, 2016 I liked it better when we could fire the guys who made such decisions if we didn't like them.You mean the time the top court was in another country? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter F Posted May 25, 2016 Report Share Posted May 25, 2016 It has to stop with parliament. Having a cabal decide things based on their beliefs and not having to be held accountable isnt a good place for the buck to stop. There is nothing stopping Legislatures from passing minimum sentencing legislation that meets the SC's concerns. Or just saying FU and using the notwithstanding clause. So the buck stops at parliament. Its a perfect system! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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