Keywords
Supreme Court of Canada, Constitution Act, aboriginal rights, legislation, justification, courts, judges
Abstract
Regina v. Sparrow is the first decision of the Supreme Court of Canada under s.35(1) of the Constitution Ac 1982. The case has wide-reaching implications for the recognition and limitation of aboriginal rights. This case comment will explore some of the implications of Sparrow, with a focus on the test developed by the Court for the justification of government regulation of aboriginal rights. In particular, the question of the cultural authority of non-aboriginal judges to justify legislation regulating aboriginal rights will be addressed.
Recommended Citation
Chris Tennant, "Justification and Cultural-Authority in s.35(1) of the Constitution Act, 1982: Regina v. Sparrow" (1991) 14:2 Dal LJ 372.
