Ep. 241: Bruce Pardy - Do We Have The Rule Of Law?
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Matt speaks with Bruce Pardy about the rule of law in Canada, implications of the notwithstanding clause, the evolving interpretation of the Charter, and the balance between individual rights and state power.
ReferencesFriedrich Hayek - "The Road to Serfdom" - https://www.amazon.ca/Road-Serfdom-Fiftieth-Anniversary/dp/0226320553
Discussed in relation to emergent order and skepticism of imposed rules.Magna Carta - "The Magna Carta" - https://www.bl.uk/magna-carta
Mentioned as a historical document marking the beginning of limiting the king's power.U.S. Bill of Rights - "The Bill of Rights" - https://www.archives.gov/founding-docs/bill-of-rights
Cited as a document that transferred power from the legislature to the courts in the American context.Section 33 - The Notwithstanding Clause - "Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms" - https://www.justice.gc.ca/eng/csj-sjc/rfc-dlc/ccrf-ccdl/check/art33.html
Discussed as a controversial clause allowing legislatures to override certain rights.Adam Smith - "The Wealth of Nations" - https://www.amazon.ca/Wealth-Nations-Adam-Smith/dp/1505577128
Referenced in discussions on free markets and the role of government.John Locke - "Two Treatises of Government" - https://www.amazon.ca/Two-Treatises-Government-John-Locke/dp/1507621453
His ideas on government and individual rights were mentioned.Milton Friedman - "Capitalism and Freedom" - https://www.amazon.ca/Capitalism-Freedom-Anniversary-Milton-Friedman/dp/0226264211
Cited in discussions about the role of government in economic affairs.
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