Brian Bird

Brian Bird is a lecturer at the Peter A. Allard School of Law at the University of British Columbia.

Articles by this author

One big sign says “ Non!” with “21” in a red circle with a black x across it.

The notwithstanding clause needs more nuanced debate

Bill 21 offends the constitutional doctrine of neutrality to religion

Canada’s ban on conversion therapy could impact far more than that

The Charter’s forgotten fundamental freedoms

Governments and politicians cannot be morally neutral

Voters respect politicians who follow their conscience

Courts’ role as constitutional guardians in question

The Charter of Rights and Freedoms — and values?

Can the majority leave space for traditional views on marriage?

Canada Summer Jobs and the Charter problem

Is group marriage the next debate?

Understanding freedom of conscience

Religious neutrality and reconciliation

Trinity Western University and the erosion of religious freedom

Federal power and federal duty: Reconciling sections 91(24) and 35(1) of the Canadian Constitution

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