Tagged: Parliamentary Privilege

Appeal Watch / Constitutional Law / Division of Powers / Featured / Torts

by Alexandra Robbins · Apr 5 , 2023

Is Crown Immunity Absolute? The SCC to Hear Appeal in Attorney General of Canada v Power

The Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) will soon comment on the compelling question of how far Crown immunity stretches. Having granted leave to appeal in Attorney General of Canada v...

Tags: Crown Immunity Damages Parliamentary Privilege parliamentary sovereignty separation of powers unconstitutional legislation

Constitutional Law / Employment Law / Labour Law / Uncategorized

by Vivian Grinfeld · Oct 24 , 2018

Parliamentary Privilege: Are the President’s Hands Tied?

Should an employer have the right to dismiss an unionized employee without a grievance process? What if the employer is the President of the National Assembly of Quebec? This post...

Tags: Charter Labour and Employment Law Parliamentary Privilege