Canadian Legal Research Journal (CLRJ)

Current Issue

Volume 02, Issue 01
September 1, 2026 – November 30, 2026

Welcome to the current issue of the Canadian Legal Research Journal (CLRJ), a peer-reviewed, open-access scholarly journal dedicated to advancing legal research, critical analysis, and interdisciplinary scholarship. This issue presents original contributions from legal scholars and researchers addressing contemporary developments in Canadian and international law, public governance, constitutional interpretation, administrative justice, and related fields of legal inquiry.

The articles published in this issue contribute to ongoing academic and professional discourse by examining emerging legal challenges, evaluating jurisprudential developments, and proposing innovative approaches to legal research and policy reform. Through rigorous scholarship and evidence-based analysis, the Journal seeks to support legal education, inform public policy, and strengthen the rule of law within Canada and the broader international community.

Readers may access the complete articles, abstracts, citation information, and publication metadata through the article records provided below. Each article is assigned a unique Digital Object Identifier (DOI) and is made available under the Journal’s commitment to open and accessible scholarly communication.

The articles included in this issue are listed below and may be accessed through their individual article pages and downloadable PDF versions.

Abstract

Administrative constitutionalism has emerged as a central concept in Canadian public law, describing the ways administrative actors interpret, apply, and shape constitutional norms in their everyday decision-making. While courts have traditionally been viewed as the primary guardians of constitutional meaning, recent jurisprudence, particularly following Canada (Minister of Citizenship and Immigration) v. Vavilov (2019), has repositioned administrative bodies as active participants in constitutional governance. This paper examines the evolution of administrative constitutionalism in Canada, tracing its doctrinal foundations, theoretical development, and practical implications for judicial review.