Supreme Court of Canada rules state can be held liable for enacting clearly unconstitutional laws
JURIST
JULY 19, 2024
The Supreme Court of Canada ruled Friday that the Canadian government can be held liable for enacting laws that are “clearly unconstitutional,” done in bad faith, or stem from abuse of power. The court reiterated the importance of damages as a remedy for state violations of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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