Other Constitutional Claims

Lawsuits can be based on constitutional claims other than fundamental rights, for example:

• Disputes between federal and sub-state entities

• Disputes between different branches of government

All Cases In This Category

References re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act

Jurisdiction:                     Canada Type of claim:                  Anti-regulatory legislation Summary of result:      GGPPA is constitutional, and this legislation falls under the federal government’s power over issues of national concern. Judgment...

Raincoast Conservation Foundation v. Canada

Case Name: Raincoast Conservation Foundation v. Canada (Attorney General) Jurisdiction: Canada Type of Claim: Judicial review of projects and permits Summary of Result: Twelve applicants wanted to apply for judicial review of the Governor in Council’s decision to...

Lho’Imggin et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen

Case Name:                Lho’Imggin et al. v. Her Majesty the Queen (also known as Misdzi Yikh v. Her Majesty the Queen) Jurisdiction:              Canada Type of claim:            Challenge of federal government’s insufficient climate policy Summary of result:  ...