Sentences with phrase «constitutional purposes»

The term "constitutional purposes" refers to the objectives and goals that are outlined in a country's constitution. Full definition
On further appeal, the Supreme Court of Canada found that s. 117 existed for the legitimate, constitutional purpose of criminalizing the smuggling of people into Canada in the context of organized crime, but that it was worded in an overbroad manner, and therefore contrary to s. 7.
Appulonappa is a good example of how broadly - worded legislation affecting life, liberty, or security of the person must be confined to a legitimate constitutional purpose.
Using that system to generate revenue fails in that constitutional purpose, Figueroa contended.
This week, the Supreme Court of Canada will hear four appeals, including the hugely important 16 - year - old challenge of the late Harry Daniels, a Métis leader who sought a declaration that Métis and non-status aboriginals were «Indians» for constitutional purposes.
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