BMCM
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No, our Supreme Court has no legislative power nor can they initiate a move to legislate - the role I spoke of was advisory in that they would be asked their view on the constitutionality of direction the government may be considering where there is contention about the powers of government to act as it relates to our constitution and our charter of rights. It helps government get it right the first time and is only used in serious national policy matters. Our Supreme Court isn't considered anywhere near as political as yours is, so perhaps people in America would consider such a move as giving your court too much power.
I guess I miss understood what you meant. I can see where running things thru them before any major changes were made would be a good thing.
You're right about our Supreme Court being too political. It's a not supposed to be that way but the last 20 years or so it getting more and more so.