Canada at 150

ebook Volume 1

By Heather MacIvor

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It's the 150th anniversary of Canada's Confederation and we're marking this historic event with the release of a one-of-a-kind publication, Canada at 150: Building a Free and Democratic Society. This pictorial celebration commemorates 150 years of Canada's legal and constitutional democracy as well as the 35th anniversary of the Constitution Act, 1982 and the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

Featuring a collection of more than 50 curated essays on major political and historical developments in Canadian constitutional history written by key commentators and figures combined with lavish images of iconographic Canadian historical and contemporary individuals and landmarks, this book offers an insightful, balanced look at Canada's constitutional past and present, highlighting our achievements while acknowledging persistent injustices.

Compelling content with stunning visuals

Canada at 150: Building a Free and Democratic Society provides a unique of Canadian legal and political history told through personal reflections from a wide variety of influential Canadians and illustrated with visual representations of the country's history and values.

Structured around Canada's key constitutional principles — the rule of law, federalism, democracy, respect for minorities, and the honour of the Crown in dealing with Indigenous people — this commemorative keepsake features:

  • Insightful essays and fascinating quotes from key participants in the development of the Constitution Act, 1982, including lawyers and judges with deep constitutional litigation experience and private individuals who have fought and won their own battles for rights and freedoms
  • Contributions from:
  • Former Prime Ministers of Canada: Stephen Harper, Brian Mulroney, Paul Martin, Kim Campbell, Jean Chrétien, John Turner and Joe Clark
  • Significant political leaders: Ed Broadbent, Jean Charest and Bob Rae
  • Former Supreme Court Justices: The Honourable Michel Bastarache and The Honourable Thomas Cromwell
  • Madam Justice Andromache Karakatsanis
  • Constitutional law experts, including academics and experienced litigators including Brian Greenspan, Joseph Arvay, and Dean Strang ("Making A Murderer")
  • Political commentators: Steve Paikin and Hugh Segal
  • Historians, persons exonerated after wrongful convictions and many more

    A keepsake worth sharing

    This beautiful volume will be an excellent addition to the bookshelves, reception coffee tables and libraries of law firms, individual lawyers and judges, constitutional experts and public libraries. It will also be the perfect gift or keepsake to mark this historic occasion.

  • Canada at 150