Keywords
Terrorism--Prevention--Law and legislation; National security--Law and legislation; Constitutional law; Canada
Document Type
Article
Abstract
This article assesses Canada's principal legal responses to the challenge presented by terrorism in the aftermath of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. A review of major federal "anti-terrorism" legislation reveals a legislative response that fundamentally violates core constitutional principles while failing to significantly enhance public safety.
French Abstract
Cet article analyse les principales réactions législatives anti-terroristes promulguées par le gouvernement canadien à la suite des attaques du 11 septembre 2001 contre les États-Unis. Une étude des principales lois fédérales anti-terroristes indique que ces dernières enfreignent les principes constitutionnels fondamentaux des Canadiens sans pour autant contribuer à accroître significativement la sécurité du public.
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Citation Information
Pue, W. Wesley. "The War on Terror: Constitutional Governance in a State of Permanent Warfare." Osgoode Hall Law Journal 41.2/3 (2003) : 267-292. http://digitalcommons.osgoode.yorku.ca/ohlj/vol41/iss2/6