The Transformation of the Supreme Court of Canada: An Empirical Examination

by Donald R. Songer

In the last half-century, the Supreme Court of Canada has undergone major upheaval. The most drastic change occurred with the adoption of the Charter of Rights in 1982, which substantially increased the Court's role in resolving controversial political and social issues. The Transformation of the Supreme Court of Canada examines the impact of institutional changes on the proceedings and decisions of the Court from 1970 to 2003.

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• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0802096891
• ISBN13: 9780802096890
• Release Date: December 2008
• Publisher: University of Toronto Press
• Length: 384 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.2" x 9.1"
• Grade Range: Postsecondary and higher