The third edition of Canada’s Constitutional Law in a
Nutshell continues to provide a succinct overview of Canadian
constitutional law, incorporating the latest developments and presenting the
information in a readable, easy-to-understand style. Written by two leading
experts, it offers a clear and straightforward appreciation of the key
principles and relevant issues that define the subject.
Highlights
include:
- Sovereignty in the context of globalization
- Various federalism issues (e.g. Quebec secession reference
case, implications of Aboriginal self-government agreements, devolution of
natural resources control to territories, federal/provincial responsibility for
infrastructure)
- Issues arising from the “one-party” model of
federalism that have emerged over the past ten years
In addition, the third edition of includes expanded discussions
of:
- Aboriginal self-government negotiations and models of
governance
- Quebec secession movement
- Developments in territorial government institutions
- Doctrine of interjurisdictional immunity
- The application of the tests in Sparrow
- Updates to case law under the Charter of Rights and
Freedoms
Written by Bernard W. Funston and Eugene Meehan. Published by
Carswell, 2003. |
