Debating Rights Inflation in Canada

Position text by Clément explores the evolution of Canada’s rights culture argues that rights inflation is a historically unique phenomenon that is threatening the evocative power of rights Followed by commentator response essays from leading scholars and practitioners Documents recent rights-claims in politics, media, social movements, law, and social media, including such ideas as rights to the internet, the right to strike, the right not to be bullied, and the extent of rights with respect to populations such as women, minorities, and those with disabilites. Interest in Canadian context for human rights is high because of the recent opening of Canadian Rights Museum in Winnipeg and the Truth and Reconciliation Commission