Canada's constitutional law in a nutshell

Funston, Bernard W. 1956- (Author). Meehan, Eugene, 1952- (Added Author).

Summary: The third edition of this popular guide continues to provide a succinct overview of Canadian constitutional law, incorporating the latest developments and presenting the information in a readable, easy-to-understand style.

Record details

ISBN: 9780459240844 (pbk.) :
ISBN: 0459240846 (pbk.) :
Physical Description: print
xxxi, 258 p. : maps ; 22 cm.
Edition: 3rd ed.
Publisher: Toronto : Thomson/Carswell, c2003.

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:

Includes bibliographical references (p. [247]-248) and index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Part I: An overview of the constitution -- Canada's legal framework -Then and now -- Canada's constitution documents and conventions -- The constitutions and the courts -- Part II: Division of powers -- The federal level of government -- The provincial level of government -- Shared federal/provincial powers -- Territorial government in the Northwest Territories, Yukon and Nunavut -- Rights of Aboriginal peoples of Canada -- Part III: The charter -- Charter of rights and freedoms -The main provisions -- Part IV: Amending the constitution -- The constitutional amendment procedures -- Index.