Podcast episode
A Tale of One City: Toronto's Battle for Electoral Independence
McGill Law Journal Aug 2, 2022 19 min
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In Toronto (City) v.
Ontario (Attorney General), the Supreme Court held the Ontario government's decision to reduce the size of Toronto's City Council – during an election – was constitutionally valid.
In this episode, we explore the case and its implications on freedom of expression and unwritten constitutional principles.
We speak with Nathalie Des Rossiers, Principal of Massey College, who was a member of the Legislative Assembly of Ontario when the events transpired.