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The Rule of Law
“We have always highlighted that Canada is a
country of the rule of law, and we will make sure
that the rule of law is properly and fully followed.”
Justin Trudeau, January 23, 2019
What is the rule of law?
● The law itself is our ruler.
● No one is above the law.
● Everyone is equal under the law.
● Everyone is treated the same way by the law.
● The legal process is public and transparent.
● The law is reasonable and testable.
● A clear and transparent process exists for
changing the law.
In Canada, the rule of law is closely related to
the principles of democracy:
○ Government has power by the consent of
citizens
○ Citizens have rights that cannot be
arbitrarily taken away by the government
○ An accused is innocent until proven guilty
beyond a reasonable doubt in an impartial,
speedy and public trial
In a democracy, the law is made and enforced
by people, but power is separated:
○ Laws can be changed over time, as
decided by elected representatives
○ The head of government can propose laws,
but cannot impose laws
○ The courts enforce the laws in accordance
with the constitution
The rule of law provides us
with a peaceful, orderly
and sustainable way to
resolve disputes.

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Rule of law

  • 2. “We have always highlighted that Canada is a country of the rule of law, and we will make sure that the rule of law is properly and fully followed.” Justin Trudeau, January 23, 2019 What is the rule of law?
  • 3. ● The law itself is our ruler. ● No one is above the law. ● Everyone is equal under the law. ● Everyone is treated the same way by the law. ● The legal process is public and transparent. ● The law is reasonable and testable. ● A clear and transparent process exists for changing the law.
  • 4. In Canada, the rule of law is closely related to the principles of democracy: ○ Government has power by the consent of citizens ○ Citizens have rights that cannot be arbitrarily taken away by the government ○ An accused is innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in an impartial, speedy and public trial
  • 5. In a democracy, the law is made and enforced by people, but power is separated: ○ Laws can be changed over time, as decided by elected representatives ○ The head of government can propose laws, but cannot impose laws ○ The courts enforce the laws in accordance with the constitution
  • 6. The rule of law provides us with a peaceful, orderly and sustainable way to resolve disputes.