Presented by the Alberta Women’s Independence Network and hosted by Jason Lavigne of The Lavigne Show. This event was broadcast live on Monday, May 11. A recording is available below to view. The Three Models: An exploration of what a constitution for an independent Alberta could look like through the lens of three unique perspectives. […]
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Brave New Normal, Ep. 126, hosted by Jason James with guest law professor Bruce Pardy. In Brief by Probe Media Canada’s political culture and Westminster system were never built on liberty. Rooted instead in “peace, order and good government,” this quintessential Canadian phrase emphasizing stability over individualism fostered deference to authority. The outcome is a managerial […]
A handy reference guide to limiting state overreach — law professor Bruce Pardy’s recipe for freedom in a pinch: Our Constitution starts with the default that the state can do anything. Rights are exceptions we carve out. “All powerful… except.” To limit the state, don’t tweak the Charter — flip the default. Create a new […]
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Property is rights!
Nadine Wellwood with guest Bruce Pardy Prof. Pardy delves into the intricate nature of property law in Canada, illuminating a fundamental yet often misunderstood concept: property is not merely a tangible object but a set of rights. This distinction is crucial for understanding the legal framework governing ownership. While Canadians may hold a “fee simple” […]
By Lawrence Solomon, published by The Western Standard According to a recent Angus Reid poll, a clear majority of Albertans — 57% — would definitely vote to stay in Canada if a referendum were held on Alberta becoming an independent country. These stayers have their reasons, most compellingly the fear expressed by 93% of them of […]
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Alberta independence debate
How does Alberta separation make Canada stronger? The serious threat of Alberta separating may be the only lever that forces the rest of Canada to look in the mirror and act fast before the country falls apart. In a heated debate, law professor Bruce Pardy argues Alberta deserves freedom to thrive, resource control, great deals, […]
By Bruce Pardy for the Brownstone Institute Last week, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a referendum for October 19. It will ask Albertans a slate of policy and constitutional questions. Independence, she said the next day, will be added to the ballot if the requisite number of signatures is met in the petition drive, which […]
From Steal to Secession AM with Professor Wall How do you seize the current moment, one that may not come again, and yet embrace the uncertainty of an unknown future? Law professor Bruce Pardy and Calgary-based lawyer Katherine Kowalchuk explore the steps to and beyond a referendum vote for Albertan independence. Charged with a sense […]
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Alberta’s right to secede
Entrepreneur and former political candidate, Nadine Wellwood, in conversation with law professor Bruce Pardy. According to the 1998 Supreme Court “Secession Reference,” there are no predetermined legal conclusions regarding Alberta’s potential independence, meaning all issues are open for negotiation. Independence presents a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to create a new governance structure that corrects past wrongs, including […]
The National Telegraph: Journalist (and host) Wyatt Claypool is joined by OneBC leader Dallas Brodie (MLA) and law professor Bruce Pardy to explore the real-world impacts of UNDRIP and DRIPA on British Columbia’s property rights, governance, and everyday British Columbians (who are subject to an overwhelming number of regulations—173,000—compared to other provinces). The conversation highlights growing concerns over secret […]