The Famous 5 have such a dark complicated legacy, that celebrating Persons Day always brings mixed emotions. Five years ago, I created this video essay exploring the meaning of the Persons Case to me - and to Canadian constitutional history. Posting it again today, ICYMI. https://youtu.be/a_HhQP3HoxU?si=1KElQ2B2ovlNYGqy #PersonsDay #PersonsCase #cdnpoli #SenateofCanada #yeg #yow #Canada #Alberta #eugenics #Vriend
For a more in depth analysis of the constitutional legacy of the Famous 5, check out this vintage episode of Alberta Unbound. https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/s3-episode-7-2022-leitch-lecture-part-1-planting-a/id1511810939?i=1000557355398 #PersonsDay #PersonsCase #AlbertaUnbound #ualberta #ucalgary #Famous5 #eugenics #cdnpoli