Probe MediaTea & Coffee with Paula & Jay (The Lavigne Show): Alberta faces a stark reality—is it possible to become independent if your premier is determined to stop it? Is the October question a procedural dead end dressed up as progress? Law professor Bruce Pardy examines the controversial 10th question scheduled for the upcoming referendum, comparing it […]
By Bruce Pardy, First Principles Substack For the original version of this commentary, see the publisher’s website here. Two recent Alberta court decisions do not prohibit an independence referendum. But Danielle Smith is pretending that they do. She is hiding behind them. She and her people have repeatedly said that the May 13 decision from […]
“This independence movement in Alberta is really like a moment in time that doesn’t come up very often in the life of civilizations. Alberta has the potential to… correct the path of Western civilization… If it is missed, it won’t come back again for a long time.” ~ Bruce Pardy Nat & The Guy: Rather […]
Tea & Coffee with Paula & Jay (The Lavigne Show): Professor Bruce Pardy breaks down the decision by Justice Shaina Leonard to halt — for now — the grassroots push that collected signatures from tens of thousands of Albertans eager to force the question of separation onto the ballot. This is the second major judicial roadblock under the […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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, […]