David Asper for Constitutional Rights
Presents
Respecting Democratic Constitutional Change
Craig Scott
Member of Parliament for Toronto-Danforth
Monday, March 4, 2012
12:30-2:00
Room FLA, Flavelle House, Faculty of Law
78 Queen’s Park
This lecture will discuss the structure and philosophy of the Supreme Court of Canada's approach to the dynamics of constitutional change, including the stages necessary to move from the democratic expression of a desire for change to lawful amendment of the Constitution. Scott will discuss his legislative proposal, An Act Respecting Democratic Constitutional Change recently tabled as a bill in the House of Commons.
Craig Scott is MP for Toronto-Danforth (NDP), having been elected in March 2012 in a by-election called following the passing of Jack Layton. He is the Official Opposition Critic for Democratic and Parliamentary Reform. Prior to being elected, he was on faculty at Osgoode Hall Law School (2000-2012) and University of Toronto Faculty of Law (1989-2000).
Craig Scott, MP, Toronto-Danforth, 741 Broadview Ave, Suite 304, Toronto, ON M4K 3Y3 Tel: 4164058914; 914, Confederation Bldg, Ottawa, ON K1A 0A6, Tel: 6139929381.
A light lunch will be served.
For more workshop information and a copy of the draft paper, please contact kara.norrington@utoronto.ca
