An even firmer grasp
I know that the Canadian judiciary isn't exactly as consequential (and therefore as politicized) as it is in the United States, but, it seems that the Liberals will be further tightening their grasp on the Supreme Court of Canada, if they continue in power into 2006.
John Major, one of two justices appointed by Brian Mulroney will be retiring at the end of this year, and since it is likely, although not at all certain that the Liberals will be in power at that point, it's probably wise to expect a more left-wing appointment to replace Major.
Why is this significant?
A couple of months ago, the Supreme Court ruled to strike down Quebec's laws banning private health insurance, doing so in a 4-3 decision. Most assume that if Paul Martin's 2 appointed judges were on the court at the time the case was heard, the decision would have come down 5-4 in favour of the status-quo.
Expect Paul Martin to continue and further confirm his leftward drift by appointing another liberal ideologue to the bench.
John Major, one of two justices appointed by Brian Mulroney will be retiring at the end of this year, and since it is likely, although not at all certain that the Liberals will be in power at that point, it's probably wise to expect a more left-wing appointment to replace Major.
Why is this significant?
A couple of months ago, the Supreme Court ruled to strike down Quebec's laws banning private health insurance, doing so in a 4-3 decision. Most assume that if Paul Martin's 2 appointed judges were on the court at the time the case was heard, the decision would have come down 5-4 in favour of the status-quo.
Expect Paul Martin to continue and further confirm his leftward drift by appointing another liberal ideologue to the bench.
posted by Japnaam Singh at
4:07 PM
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