About the Author

AuthorJohn Helis
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About the Author
John helis, called to the Ontario bar in , has worked in the areas
of law covered in this book for more than a decade. He is currently a
member of the Social Benets Tribunal, the tribunal from which origin-
ated the Tranchemontagne cases, some of the most signicant decisions
on the ability to use quasi-constitutional statutes to challenge other legis-
lation. Before this appointment he practised law at a legal clinic in the
areas of human rights and social justice. He was counsel for the City of
Ottawa and Ottawa Police Services Board where he dealt with human
rights, access-to-information, and privacy issues. He also worked for the
Department of Indian and Northern Aairs as part of a team negotiating
land claims and self-government agreements with Indigenous groups.
He taught law as an instructor at Carleton University. He holds a PhD
in law from Queen’s University, a law degree (LLB) and an honour’s
degree in political science from the University of Ottawa, and a mas-
ter of arts degree in legal studies from Carleton University. His writing
includes an article on quasi- constitutionality, which will be part of an
edited book.

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