Political Science 403, Fall Term, September to December, 2005
Seminar and Readings ScheduleNOTE: THE FIRST CLASS ON SEPTEMBER 13 WILL BE AN INTRODUCTION TO THE CLASS, DISCUSSION OF THE COURSE STRUCTURE AND GRADING 1. Introduction – The Rule of Law, the Constitution and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms Sept.20, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Introduction and Chapter 1, Historical Context R. Rae Society and the Rule of Law - address to the Law Society of Upper Canada Reference re Quebec Secession [1998] 2 S.C.R. 217 2. The Charter – Structure and Application Sept.27, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, The Charter, pp.369 to 378, Chapter 5, The Legislative Override and Chapter 6, Application University of Alberta's Constitutional Keywords - Notwithstanding Clause D. Johansen and P. Rosen "The Notwithstanding Clause of the Charter", 1997 RWDSU v. Dolphin Delivery [1986] 2 S.C.R. 573 McKinney v. University of Guelph [1990] 3 S.C.R. 229 3. Judicial Review – Concept, Types, Limitations, Importance in the Charter Era October 4, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Chapter 2, The Legitimacy of Judicial Review, Chapter 3, Interpretation and Chapter 4, Limitation of Charter Rights University of Alberta Constitutional Keywords - Judicial Review R. v. Oakes [1986] 1 S.C.R. 103 Harper v. Canada (Attorney General of Canada) 2004 SCC 33 4. Fundamental Freedoms: Freedom of Conscience and Religion Oct.11, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Chapter 8, Freedom of Conscience and Religion S.I. Smithey, "Religious Freedom and Equality Concerns under the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms" in Canadian Journal of Political Science 34, 2001, 85 - 107 on reserve in the Weldon Library R. v. Edwards Books and Art Ltd. [1986] 2 S.C.R. 713 Chamberlain v. Surrey School District [2002] 4 S.C.R. 710 5. Fundamental Freedoms: Freedom of Thought, Belief, Opinion and Expressions Oct.18, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Chapter 9, Freedom of Expression Little Sisters Book and Art Emporium v. Canada (Minister of Justice) [2000] 2 S.C.R. 1120 Irwin Toy Ltd. V. Quebec (Attorney General) [1989] 1 S.C.R. 927 Ross v. New Brunswick School District No.15 [1996] 1 S.C.R. 825 6. Democratic Rights: Voting, Participation Oct.25, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Chapter 11, Democratic Rights J.R. Robertson Electoral Rights Library of Parliament, 2002 Haig v. Canada; Haig v. Canada (Chief Electoral Officer) [1993] 2 S.C.R. 995 Reference re Prov. Electoral Boundaries (Sask.) [1991] 2 S.C.R. 158 Sauvé v. Canada (Chief Electoral Officer) [2002] 3 S.C.R. 519 7. Mobility Rights: Pursuit of Livelihood Nov.1, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Chapter 12, Mobility Rights Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration) v. Chiarelli [1992] 1 S.C.R. 711 Baker v. Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) [1999] 2 S.C.R. 817 Black v. Law Society of Alberta [1989] 1 S.C.R. 591 8. Legal Rights: Right to Life, Liberty and Security of the Person; Principles of Fundamental Justice Nov. 8, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Chapter 13, Fundamental Justice Suresh v. Canada(Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) [2002] 1 S.C.R. 3 Re. B.C. Motor Vehicle Act [1985] 2 S.C.R. 486 Gosselin v. Quebec (Attorney General) [2002] 4 S.C.R. 429 Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General), 2005 SCC 9. Equality Rights: Before and Under the Law; Equal Protection and Equal Benefit of the Law Nov.15, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Chapter 15, Equality Mary Hurley Charter Equality Rights Library of Parliament, 2004 Andrews v. Law Society of British Columbia [1989] 1 S.C.R. 143 Law v. Canada (Minister of Employment and Immigration) [1999] 1 S.C.R. 497 Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada (Attorney General) [2004] 1 S.C.R. 76 Lavoie v. Canada [2002] 1 S.C.R. 769 10. Cultural Rights Nov.22, 2005 R. Sharpe et al, The Charter of Rights and Freedoms, Chapter 16, Language Rights Ford v. Quebec (Attorney General) [1988] 2 S.C.R. 712 Re Manitoba Language Rights [1985] 1 S.C.R. 721 11. Aboriginal Rights Nov.29, 2005 Michael Murphy, "Culture and the Courts: A New Direction in Canadian Jurisprudence on Aboriginal Rights" in Canadian Journal of Political Science 34, 2001, 109-129 on reserve in the Weldon Library Avigail Eisenberg "Using Diference to Resolve Rights-based Conflicts..." in Canadian Journal of Political Science 34, 2001, 163-168 on reserve in Weldon Library Delgamuukw v. British Columbia [1997] 3 S.C.R. 1010 R. v. Marshall; R. v. Bernard, 2005 SCC 43 R. v. Powley, [2003] 2 S.C.R. 207 12. Conclusion Dec.6, 2005 |