Exploration of Canadian Constitutional Evolution

Bonjour et bienvenue: how do you change the way a constitution changes, without being sure how to change the constitution? In each episode of Season 2, we tell the story of a great landmark court decision from around the world. This week we look at the fascinating Supreme Court of Canada decision in the Patriation Reference (1981). 

• Patriation Reference(Re Resolution to amend the Constitution)(SCC, 1981)
• The Constitution Acts(1867, 1982)
• Ahmed, Albert & Perryarticle (2019)

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