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From Apple Pay to Beer Gardens: The Everyday Rule of Law in Canada
The rule of law is a foundation of Canadian democracy, yet we often take it for granted. Like oxygen, it is ubiquitous but largely invisible — until it is threatened. This talk uses examples from everyday life to illustrate how the rule of law operates in Canada and why it matters.
Professor Dodek is a Full Professor and Dean Emeritus at the Faculty of Law. He has taught Public Law, Constitutional Law, Legal Ethics, Professional Responsibility, Torts, and a seminar on the Supreme Court of Canada. He served as Dean of the Common Law Section from 2018 until June 2021, shepherding the law school through COVID. He previously served as Vice Dean Research from 2012-14.
Professor Dodek is the author of more than 50 academic articles and book chapters. He has authored or co-edited 14 books.
His latest book is Constitutional Challengers: The Heroes, Villains, and Crusaders Behind Canada’s Biggest Casesnorth_eastexternal link. His book The Canadian Constitutionnorth_eastexternal link (Dundurn), now in its third edition, was named by The Hill Times as one of the Best 100 Books in 2014 and again in 2024. A French version of the book was published as La Constitution Canadiennenorth_eastexternal link (Dundurn, 2019) with Professor Yan Campagnolo.