In Defence of the Courts: A Balanced Judicial Role in Canada's Constitutional Democracy

A. Wayne MacKay; Wayne Mackay

In Defence of the Courts: A Balanced Judicial Role in Canada's Constitutional Democracy

Dalhousie University Schulich School of Law

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Abstract

This article explores the balance of power in Canada's constitutional democracy, the ideas of judicial activism and judicial restraint, and the resulting tension surrounding the expansion of the judicial process to promote "contextualized" decision-making.

Original language	Canadian English
Journal	Articles, Book Chapters, & Popular Press
Publication status	Published - Jan. 1 2007

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 16 Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions

Keywords

Canada
Constitutional Democracy
Judicial Activism
Federalism
Judicial Role
Separation of Powers

Disciplines

Constitutional Law
Judges
Law

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In Defence of the Courts: A Balanced Judicial Role in Canada's Constitutional Democracy

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