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Substantive Equality in Service Delivery
Why Treating Everyone the Same Is Not Enough The Canadian Charter guarantees that all individuals are entitled to equality in their treatment by the state. This includes equality in how laws are applied, as well as equal access to the benefits and protections those laws are intended to provide. In practice, equality requires more than uniform rules: it demands freedom from discrimination and from government actions that entrench existing inequities. This principle takes on pa
Stephanie Blondin
Jan 85 min read


Understanding the Caretaker Convention in Canada
General elections trigger the caretake convention. Here is why this is important for your interactions with federal officials. The risk...
Stephanie Blondin
Nov 13, 20244 min read


Federal Government Funding: Understanding the Difference between Grants, Contributions and Loans
In the delivery of its services and programs, the federal government transfers funds to individuals or organizations for the realization...
Stephanie Blondin
Aug 15, 20244 min read


Federal Funding of Indigenous Projects
Finding Clarity in Complexity The Government of Canada provides Indigenous program funding across numerous Departments. Apart from...
Stephanie Blondin
Jul 4, 20246 min read
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