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Grounded on the intuition that the legal profession supports the rule of law, these 6 papers examine the historical perspective on threats to the rule of law, the sufficiency of the current Canadian legal framework to support this ideal and how the principle of stare decisis as observed by the Supreme Court of Canada undermines the spirit of the rule of law.

This Year-In-Review volume comprises papers reviewing groundbreaking Supreme Court of Canada's 2017-2018 decisions in criminal law, the law of evidence, and recent developments in the legal profession, along with case comments and special essays.

The 16 papers included in this collection were presented at a symposium hosted by Western Law in 2018. Marking the passing of Professor Gerald Fridman and celebrating his many contributions to the study of private law.

This text comprises a collection of papers examining how government and decision-makers approach issues related to competing morals and values, and how such differences may be accommodated in a free and democratic society. The issues explored are becoming intensely pertinent as Canada’s religious diversity increases, the state expands into areas traditionally seen as private, and state actors seek to promote certain 'values'.

This Volume is a collection of papers reviewing noteworthy Constitutional Law decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada released in 2017. The Volume covers cases presented at Osgoode Hall Law School's 21st Annual Analysis of the Constitutional Decisions of the Supreme Court of Canada.

This volume is a collection of 12 papers examining how recent aboriginal law developments create opportunities and challenges for economic developments in both the Indigenous communities and the Canadian economy.

This Supreme Court Law Review volume, comprising 13 papers developed out of a national academic symposium held in September 2017, examines the social, ethical and legal implications of the Carter I and Carter II decisions and offers meaningful reflections to the many perplexing questions currently being asked about MAiD.

A one-of-a-kind tribute collection takes us through the legal journey of former Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, by bringing together the thoughtful reflections of more than 30 expert observers, illuminating a wide range of aspects of the Chief Justice’s legacy.

A one-of-a-kind tribute collection takes us through the legal journey of former Supreme Court of Canada Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, by bringing together the thoughtful reflections of more than 30 expert observers, illuminating a wide range of aspects of the Chief Justice’s legacy.

As the country's highest appellate court, the Supreme Court of Canada produces the nation's most authoritative jurisprudence. Since its initial publication in 1980, the Supreme Court Law Review offers a thorough analysis of key decisions by the Supreme Court, while critically examining the soundness of those decisions.