Health Care and the Charter
Legal Mobilization and Policy Change in Canada
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Health Care and the Charter
Legal Mobilization and Policy Change in Canada
Health Care and the Charter explores the systematic use of Charter litigation in the area of health care and the policy impact of the resulting judicial decisions. Christopher P. Manfredi and Antonia Maioni examine three of the most controversial Supreme Court decisions in recent years. Eldridge (1997) and Auton (2004) invited the Court to extend the scope of publicly funded services, while Chaouilli (2005) asked the Court to allow private health services. This book explores the paths that brought litigants to the Court, the arguments that supported their positions, and the substance of the victory or defeat the Court provided.
Table of Contents
Introduction
The Supreme Court and Health Policy: An Overview
Eldridge v British Columbia: Effective Communication and the Sounds of Silence
Auton v British Columbia: Reversal of Fortune
Chaoulli v Quebec: The Last Line of Defence for Citizens
Conclusion
Notes; Bibliography; Cases Cited; Index
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