Two environmental laws. Two constitutional challenges. Two Supreme Court of Canada opinions. Two different outcomes. An examination of two recent environmental law cases demonstrates the reach and limitations of the federal government’s ability to make laws in relation to environmental issues.| HillNotes
This note provides a statistical overview of wildfires in Canada since 2005, including their impacts, evacuations, and response efforts.| HillNotes
Canada’s founding document, the Constitution Act, 1867, established the country as a parliamentary democracy and constitutional monarchy. Executive authority resides with the Sovereign or that person’s representative (i.e., the Governor General of Canada). The Constitution assigns the Governor General a wide range of powers. However, as a constitutional monarchy, these powers are generally only exercised on the advice of Canada’s prime minister and the federal Cabinet.| HillNotes