The question of whether decolonization is unconstitutional in Canada prompts a complex examination of legal, historical, and political dimensions within the Canadian constitutional framework. Decolonization, broadly speaking, is the process by which colonies achieve independence from colonial powers. It encompasses efforts to redress the injustices and imbalances of power rooted in historical colonial processes. In…
The landscape of Truth and Reconciliation in Canada is often punctuated by ‘good intentions,’ that in practice, fail to accomplish the transformative change that is urgently needed. Symbolic gestures, limited engagements, and superficial policies are the most glaring manifestations of such failed intentions. The ephemeral nature of these efforts belies a lack of systemic commitment…
The legal profession, much like other institutional structures, is deeply interwoven with the legacies of colonialism, which have often led to the marginalization of Indigenous voices and perspectives. Recognizing this legacy is the first crucial step in the journey towards transformation—a journey that necessitates not a mere shift but a profound metamorphosis in our attitudes,…
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