Constitution
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Alberta moves forward on equalization referendum, with vote proposed in OctoberIf passed, the referendum would be held in conjunction with municipal elections Oct. 18.CanadaJun 7
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Quebec’s push to amend Constitution could impact all Canadians, experts sayThe provincial legislation, known as Bill 96, seeks to amend the Constitution to enshrine Quebec's status as a nation and its official language as French.CanadaMay 19
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Unprecedented Newfoundland and Labrador election is fraught with risks'I've definitely heard rumblings about various kinds of constitutional challenges that are being contemplated,' the president of the NL NDP said of mail-in-only election voting.PoliticsFeb 20
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Federal court hears ‘complex’ case of ousted Thunderchild First Nation councillorFormer Thunderchild First Nation councillor Michael Linklater was removed from office because he doesn't live on reserve.PoliticsOct 28, 2020
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Sask. Métis Nation sues province, alleges repeated failure to consult on land rightsA statement of claim filed Tuesday says the province has failed to include the Métis in decisions concerning land use or activities like trapping and fishing.CanadaSep 16, 2020
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Innu Nation challenges agreement between Ottawa, NunatuKavut Community CouncilThe agreement setting guidelines for self-determination talks between the two governments was signed on Sept. 5.CanadaOct 8, 2019
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Jason Kenney says Francois Legault has shaky grasp of history when it comes to equalizationAlberta Premier Jason Kenney shot back at his Quebec counterpart Monday, saying Francois Legault does not understand the history of equalization.PoliticsAug 19, 2019
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Manitoba won’t abandon carbon tax lawsuit, says Premier Brian PallisterThe Province will continue to pursue Manitoba's lawsuit against the federal carbon tax, despite losses by Saskatchewan and Ontario in similar cases, says the Premier.ScienceJul 4, 2019
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London, Ont. law firm to challenge Canada’s updated drinking and driving lawsMillars Law has been retained to fight the constitutionality of the new law in a case that could potentially lead to a Charter challenge.CanadaApr 15, 2019
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‘Looking for a scapegoat’: New Brunswick election reopens language divideLargely dormant for more than 20 years, the schism between French- and English-speaking New Brunswickers reappeared this week when voters cast their ballots along linguistic lines, creating a starkly contrasting electoral map.PoliticsSep 26, 2018
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