Supreme Court Rules That The State Has No Absolute Immunity From Damages Caused By The Adoption Of Unconstitutional Laws

Authors :: Shortt, Michael
Source :: Mondaq Business Briefing. August 16, 2024
Publication Year :: 2024
Abstract: In its recent decision, Canada (Attorney General) v Power, 1 the Supreme Court of Canada ruled that federal and provincial governments do not have absolute immunity from claims for Charter [...]

Subjects :: Canada. Supreme Court -- Powers and duties
Constitutional law -- Interpretation and construction -- Cases
Damages -- Laws, regulations and rules
Company legal issue
Government regulation
Business, international
Canada. Constitution Act 1982

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