Charter ss. 25-31: They're All Interpretive, But What Does That Mean?

University of Alberta

A guest lecture on sections 25-31 of the Charter, presented by Professor Gerard Kennedy (U of A).

Law Centre

The Centre for Constitutional Studies is pleased to welcome Professor Gerard Kennedy for a lecture on sections 25-31 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.This event will be held at 12:00-1:00PM in room 113 of the Law Centre.Abstract: The "General" Provisions of the Charter – grouped together under sections 25-31 – have been the subject of increased interest in recent years through cases such as Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation and English Montreal School Board, et al v Attorney General of Quebec, et al. This lecture explores this, doctrinally, historically, and theoretically, with aims that are both doctrinal and theoretical. It is posited that these provisions share important commonalities, notably by not being rights-granting in and of themselves, but by indicating how other provisions in the constitution are to be interpreted. There is nonetheless significant difference between the provisions, with some being "purely" interpretive guides, while others are "trumps" that direct how to resolve potential conflicts in the constitution.

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Charter ss. 25-31: They're All Interpretive, But What Does That Mean?

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