POLI 204 Chapter Notes - Chapter 12: Constitution Act, 1982, Parliamentary Sovereignty, War Measures Act
18 Feb 2016
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Chapter 12: the charter of rights and freedoms. Rights and freedom is really important to canadian character. 9/11 led to the anti-terrorism act of 2001, which limited freedoms: Police can arrest terrorism suspects without a warrant. Severe penalties for those who support terrorist organizations. Broadened surveillance powers for police and national security. Secret hearings can be held at which an individual may be agencies. compelled to testify. It will always be hard to balance freedom and security. Parliamentary supremacy: the principle that parliament is the supreme law-making body who"s ability to legislate has not been restricted by a superior constitutional document what they say goes always. Common law: a body of law developed through the accumulation of court decisions that become binding precedents for similar future cases. Canada adopted many aspects of the british system of law and governing, including english common law. However, canada does not have parliamentary supremacy: the 1867 constitution act placed limits on parliamentary.
