Category Archives: Doctrine of Necessity

The Doctrine of Necessity in Newfoundland and Labrador’s Omnishambles Election

Posted on 2021/02/19 by J.W.J. Bowden

Conflating the Caretaker Convention with The Doctrine of Necessity I remain transfixed by the spectacle unfolding in Newfoundland and Labrador and will have to report back once Elections Newfoundland and Labrador counts the ballots cast in this illegitimate election. Last … Continue reading →

Posted in Crown (Powers and Office), Dissolution, Doctrine of Necessity, Fixed-Date Elections, Reform | 5 Comments

On the Doctrine of Necessity: The Division of Powers Does Not Apply During a Pandemic

Posted on 2020/05/18 by J.W.J. Bowden

On 1 April, Quebec announced what I presumed at the time must have been an April Fool’s Joke: that it would use its provincial police, La Sûreté du Québec, and municipal police forces to set up border checkpoints with Ontario, … Continue reading →

Posted in Constitution (Written), Division of Powers, Doctrine of Necessity | 7 Comments