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From 1960 to 1982 Barry L. Strayer was instrumental in the design of The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and the patriation of Canada's Constitution. Here Dr. Strayer shares his experiences as a key legal advisor with a clear, personal voice that yields an insightful contribution to Canadian history and political memoir. He discusses the personal philosophies of Pierre Trudeau and F.R. Scott in addition to his meticulous accounts of the events and people involved in Canada's constitutional reform, and the consequences of that reform, which reveal that it was truly a revolution. This is an accessible primary source for experts and non-specialists interested in constitutional history studies, political history of patriation and The Charter, interpretation of The Charter, and the nature of judicial review.
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Barry L. Strayer
The Honourable Barry L. Strayer is a retired Judge of the Federal Court, both Trial Division and Court of Appeal and a former Chief Justice, Court Martial Appeal Court. An expert on constitutional law and reform, he lives in Ottawa.
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- Rating: 4 out of 5 stars4/5Barry Strayer was a key player in the design of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, having worked with Pierre Trudeau in the Department of Justice, and in the Privy Council Office. In this book, he describes the process of developing and negotiating the Charter, and of patriation generally. His insider's view is very interesting and provides a deeper understanding of how our federation works.He also talks about Pierre Trudeau's political philosophy and how it shaped the process. This was, to me, a little less interesting as it didn't relate the author's personal experiences -- because it is his perspective that is what really brings this book to life.Finally, he provides some examples of how the charter has changed our society. I especially liked the stories involving his own decisions as a judge on charter-related cases.If you like Canadian politics and history, you will enjoy this inisde look at it.
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