An overview of public inquiries -- Two types of inquiry -- The history and evolution of Commissions of Inquiry -- Commissions of Inquiry and the Canadian constitution -- Judicial review -- Inquiries Acts and Terms of Reference -- Commission rules and orders -- The life cycle of a Commission of Inquiry -- The Commissioner(s) -- Assembling the rest of the inquiry team -- Participating in an inquiry -- Protecting individual rights and reputations-- Evidence and information : the legal framework -- Research and Commissions of Inquiry -- Gathering information inside the hearings -- Gathering information outside the hearings -- Writing the final report -- Afterword -- Appendix 1. Canadian Inquiries Acts -- Appendix 2. Samples terms of reference -- Appendix 3. Selected inquiry rules of procedure and practice -- Appendix 4. Selected orders and rulings by Commissioners of Inquiry -- Appendix 5. Narratives of selected public inquiries -- Appendix 6. The ́Salmon principles.́
Summary:
"The book will explore the legal powers and unique procedural characteristics of federal and provincial Commissions of inquiry. Also discusses transparency, accountability, public participation in policy-making, reconciliation and reparation for past wrongs."-- Provided by publisher.
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