TRN204H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 4: Unanimous Consent, Sexual Orientation, Section 33 Of The Canadian Charter Of Rights And Freedoms
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What does it mean to be a canadian. Quebec has never signed the constitution. 52. (1) the constitution of canada is the supreme law of canada, and any law that is inconsistent with the provisions of the constitution is, to the extent of the inconsistency, of no force or effect. Better know what the constitution is identify w/ clarity & certainty. How we work w/ what"s considered the constitution major part of constitutional. This is how we say who we are. Map of power, vision of who we are. What is the gap btw the constitution and what goes on on the street. About how we"d like it to be. Might reflect reality but also not quite. Ex. indigenous people rights recognized & affirmed. Does it matter what"s in it does it count or a piece of window dressing. Might be ignored life goes on regardless of what constitution says. Sometimes when you think constitution should matter is ignored.
