Controversies in the Common Law

"""Through their insightful analysis of the jurisprudence of Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin, the contributors to this volume weave together classic methodological questions of the common law and McLachlin's characteristic conceptions of her role as a judge and as a law-maker. Taken together, the essays provide a rich narrative of the path of the common law and judicial decision-making over the first two decades of the twentieth century."" --Daniel Jutras, Professor of Law and Rector, Universit� de Montr�al ""Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin had a dominant and lasting influence on the evolution of Canadian law. Under her leadership, the Supreme Court of Canada emerged as one of the world's most respected courts in the adjudication of fundamental freedoms and human rights. The studies in this collection explore McLachlin's contribution in an illuminating fashion and skilfully delve into underlying theoretical and jurisprudential features of her important work."" --Robert J. Sharpe, Distinguished Jurist in Residence, Faculty of Law, University of Toronto and Retired Justice of the Court of Appeal for Ontario ""The essays in this book track critical developments in Canadian common law over the course of almost thirty years and the contributions of Chief Justice McLachlin. They show that the law is a critical social process that has to evolve with society and confirm McLachlin's influence in guiding that evolution.."" --The Honourable Louis LeBel, Former Justice of the Supreme Court of Canada"