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Wayne McKay
Professor emeritus of law at Dalhousie's Schulich School of Law with expertise in constitutional law and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms; discusses Canadian legal protections and emergencies.
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Oct 30, 2025
• 54min
Can democracies survive the attacks on the rule of law?
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Asha Rangappa, a Yale lecturer and former FBI agent, teams up with Wayne McKay, a constitutional law expert from Dalhousie, to discuss the alarming erosion of democratic norms. They explore how leaders manipulate judicial power to undermine checks and balances. Asha highlights the gradual journey towards authoritarianism, while Wayne shares insights on Canada's legal protections. They also consider the risks posed by recent U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the normalization of federal powers, warning that public complacency could lead to dire consequences.
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