CRIM 335 Lecture Notes - Lecture 2: Statutory Interpretation, Citizens Financial Group, Ombudsman
12 Sep 2018
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Crim 335 - lecture 2 - foundations of human rights part 2. Canadian bill of rights & provincial bills of rights. When canada achieved independence, there was no bill of rights contained in constitution. Canada adopted federal parliamentary system of gov in which primary written restrictions on scope of governmental power pertained to division of powers b/w central. No bill of rights in canada"s constitution until adopted of charter in 1982. However, several jurisdictions w/i canada experimented w/ concept such a bill prior to date. 1947 - saskatchewan adopted bill of rights. Ordinary provincial statute, not embodied in province"s constitution. 1960 - gov of diefenbaker adopted similar bill of rights statute. Not entrenched constitutionally, having been enacted through ordinary legislative process by parliament. Remains in force but never elevated to status of constitutional document. Canadian bill of rights applies only to federal jurisdiction, not to legislation of provinces. Still carries same force as any other federal statute.
