Shaun Newman Podcast: Prof. Bruce Pardy continues the conversation he sparked earlier in the month when he proposed a hypothetical independent Alberta should also separate itself from special status for Aboriginal people, arguing Aboriginal rights undermine the principle of legal equality by granting race-based privileges. This discussion walks further out to explore tensions between Canada’s […]
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Reserve land should be transferred to individual Indigenous people. By Bruce Pardy Alberta Premier Danielle Smith recently said that an independent Alberta would honour Aboriginal rights. She’s not alone. Some separation advocates have suggested the same. Treaties would be recognized and honoured. Canadian constitutional rights for Aboriginal peoples would be preserved. Special status would continue. […]
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June 1, 2025 | X Communities Alberta’s path to independence requires ruthless realism. The greatest trap is underestimating Canada’s resolve to retain control and overestimating the ease of building a free society from the ashes of a broken compact. Prof. Bruce Pardy of Rights Probe outlines why success hinges on a principled constitution, strategic patience, […]
The IDEAS INSTITUTE presents The Soap Box “A Socratic conversation about COVID, courts, and the Constitution.” Special Guest Speaker – Bruce Pardy With a special introduction by Trish Wood Sunday, October 23, 2022 Doors open 3 p.m. Presentation 4 p.m. Followed by Q&A Venue: The George Brew Pub in Newmarket Tickets available at https://theideasinstitute.org/event/bpardy-2/ IDEAS […]