Law
The Role of Constitutional Courts in Mediating Federal–Provincial Jurisdictional Disputes
Quick fact
In Canada, the Supreme Court has the power to strike down laws that exceed a government's constitutional authority, a power that has shaped the country's federal balance since 1867.
Why this is interesting
Imagine two governments both claiming the right to regulate the same thing—who decides who wins? In federations, the answer often lies with an unelected court. How do they settle such high-stakes battles?