Supreme Court of Canada rules governments cannot be immune to lawsuits for unlawful legislation.
The Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that the federal and provincial governments cannot make themselves immune to lawsuits from individuals harmed by unlawful legislation. The court reaffirmed principles from a 2002 decision, stating that legislatures are vulnerable to civil actions in cases of clearly unconstitutional or bad faith legislation. The ruling ensures that no one is above the law, and governments will think twice before passing potentially harmful legislation.
July 19, 2024
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