Does the Constitution matter anymore?

With the paucity of leadership in Ottawa, we are whimpering our way to oblivion and a bifurcated Canada.

It is obvious the Quebec premier is treating Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's government as a bunch of chumps and getting away with it, because Trudeau needs Quebec support, writes Andrew Caddell. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade

Opinion

BY ANDREW CADDELL

June 15, 2022

GASPÉ, QUE.—I was always taught the Constitution was the supreme law of Canada. From high school to CEGEP to university and beyond into active politics, the message was: the Constitution matters. Even before the patriation of the Constitution and the inclusion of the Charter of Rights and Freedo...

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