In the two decades since Section 15 of the "Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms" came into effect, the right to equality has been one of the most hotly contested "Charter" rights, being disputed in over 350 reported court cases across Canada. It is a right that in very short order has become deeply engrained in Canadian legal, political, and social discourse. It has become a bedrock value, fundamentally reflecting and shaping how Canadians view themselves and their society.

"Making Equality Rights Real" critically assesses the state of equality jurisprudence from many angles....