The Oxford Handbook of the Canadian Constitution is Oxford University Press' first ever handbook on Canadian constitutional law. Produced on the occasion of the 150th anniversary of Canadian Confederation, the book features contributions by over 60 Canadian scholars, including UAlberta Law Professor Joanna Harrington, and represents an ideal first stop for anyone seeking a clear, concise, and authoritative account of Canadian constitutional law.
At over 1,000 pages, the handbook covers a variety of topics, including constitutional history, institutions and constitutional change, Aboriginal peoples and the Canadian constitution, federalism, rights and freedoms and constitutional theory. At the invitation of the editors, Professor Harrington authored the chapter on "Interpreting the Charter", which examines how courts make use of a variety of internal and external aids to give meaning to abstract guarantees of rights and freedoms.
The Oxford Handbook of the Canadian Constitution is available for purchase on the Oxford University Press website.