laws of government

Book cover for Anatomy of an Election by Gregory Tardi. The cover features a painting of the inside of Ottawa's Parliament building, with light streaming inside.

Announcing the Anatomy of an Election Virtual Book Launch!

Filed under: Events / May 27, 2020 June 3, 2020 / anatomy of an election, election law, gregory tardi, laws of government

You’re invited! Event: The Anatomy of an Election Virtual Book LaunchDate: Thursday, June 11, 2020Time: 1:00 p.m. (EST)Location: Anatomy of an Election Virtual Book Launch Join Irwin Law in celebrating the release of our new title, Anatomy of an Election: Canada’s Federal General Election of 2019 Through the Lens of Political Law by Gregory Tardi! We’ll be hosting our first ever virtual event on …

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Researching Legislative Intent short-listed for the 2020 Hugh Lawford Award!

Filed under: Book Awards / May 1, 2020 May 1, 2020 / call, canadian association of law libraries, constitutional and administrative law, erica anderson, laws of government, legal research, researching legislative intent, susan barker

The Canadian Association of Law Libraries (CALL) has announced that Researching Legislative Intent: A Practical Guide by Susan Barker and Erica Anderson has been short-listed for the 2020 Hugh Lawford Award for Excellence in Legal Publishing! This award honours Hugh Lawford (1933-2009), Professor of Law at Queens’ University and founder of Quicklaw. It is awarded to a publisher that has …

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When does independence begin? Judicial appointments & the Constitution

Filed under: Uncategorized / May 27, 2014 December 18, 2019 / craig forcese, judges and courts, laws of government

Craig Forcese, author of National Security Law and co-author of The Laws of Government and International Law: Doctrine, Practice, and Theory, offers a thoughtful and informative blog post about independence and judicial appointments. Read the article, as well as a 40-page excerpt from The Laws of Government, here.