Health Services (2007)

Does the Right to Collective Bargaining Extend to Lawyers?

Does the constitutional right to form a union and collectively bargain also extend to lawyers? Unfortunately for the legally curious, a case in Nova Scotia which would have answered this question has been dropped this week, leaving the question for another day. Fortunately for Crown Attorney's in Nova Scotia, on the other hand, the provincial […]

The Use of Foreign Jurisprudence by the Supreme Court

In the age of globalization, national courts are increasingly referring to foreign jurisprudence and international law in their decision making. However, the use of foreign jurisprudence by domestic judges is not without controversy. Proponents argue that foreign jurisprudence can help with the development and interpretation of domestic law. Opponents purport that reliance on foreign jurisprudence […]