Democracy, a delicate balance

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The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa. 'We live in troubled times. The rule of law and judicial independence are under threat around the world. We can’t be complacent. We must avoid actions that will disrupt the delicate balance Canadians throughout history have worked so hard to get right,' writes Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY RICHARD WAGNER

January 27, 2020

From my desk in my office at the Supreme Court of Canada, I can look out the window and see Parliament. In the morning, it is bright in the rising sun. In the evening (or, let’s face it, late afternoon at this time of year), it takes on a warm sunset glow.

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