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Civilian control and command authority in Canada
I have a new paper looking at the constitutional and legal frameworks underpinning civilian control of the armed forces and military command authority…
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Errant Officers of Parliament
Our 'watchdogs’ play an important role, but we should call out overreach
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Vice-regal discretion after MacKinnon
Governors General have less leeway than we like to imagine
Mar 19, 2025
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Prorogation, prerogative, and judicial review
The Federal Court finds that exercises of the prorogation prerogative are justiciable.
Mar 7, 2025
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A Prime Minister who isn’t in Parliament?
Mr Carney could head the Canadian government without being an MP. How does that work?
Jan 19, 2025
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Crisis Government and the Caretaker Convention
How do Trudeau’s resignation, prorogation, and a looming election affect the government’s authority to deal with Trump?
Jan 10, 2025
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A Question of Honour
Our system of government flounders when leaders aren't 'good chaps'.
Dec 24, 2024
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Supply Managing the Prerogative?
Bill C-282 appears to limit the foreign affairs prerogative, but it’s not so clear cut
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