An investigation of the Canadian constitution. Sovereignty, the nature and units of executive, legislative, and judicial power in Canada as interpreted by the courts. The distribution of powers under the Canadian constitution, including an investigation of contemporary problems of federalism. Problems of judicial review. Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2005 [1.0] (no longer offered) or LAWS 2501 or PSCI 2003.Lectures three hours a week.
An investigation of the Canadian constitution. Sovereignty, the nature and units of executive, legislative, and judicial power in Canada as interpreted by the courts. The distribution of powers under the Canadian constitution, including an investigation of contemporary problems of federalism. Problems of judicial review. Prerequisite(s): LAWS 2005 [1.0] (no longer offered) or LAWS 2501 or PSCI 2003.Lectures three hours a week.