Canadian Constitutional Law, Fifth Edition (5th ed/5e)

The fifth edition of Canadian Constitutional Law is a significant update to a leading authority on the state of Canadian constitutional law. This text remains true to the structure and purposes of previous editions, especially with regard to the editors’ commitment to the idea that understanding constitutional history is critical to comprehending the present and future of Canadian constitutional law.

This interdisciplinary text emphasizes the rich history of various features of the Canadian Constitution. This edition covers key topics such as Indigenous peoples and the Constitution, constitutional history and interpretation, Canadian Federalism, and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In addition, this text serves as a valuable pedagogical resource in the classroom, remaining the most comprehensive casebook and teaching resource on Canadian constitutional law.

Important new cases:

• On the structure of the Canadian Constitution: Supreme Court Act and Senate References
• On federalism: National Securities Reference and Assisted Human Reproduction Act Reference
• On Aboriginal peoples: Daniels v. Canada, plus excerpts from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, and new readings on Indigenous law
• On the application of the Charter in cases of judicial review: Doré v. Barreau du Québec
• On freedom of religion: Loyola v. Quebec
• On freedom of expression: Saskatchewan v. Whatcott
• On freedom of association: Saskatchewan Federation of Labour v. Saskatchewan
• On Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Canada v. Bedford

Significant revision of chapters covering:

• Interpreting the division of powers
• The criminal law power
• The judiciary
• Aboriginal peoples and the Constitution
• Section 7 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms: Life, Liberty and Security of the Person
• Equality rights
• Enforcement of Charter rights