Magna Carta and Its Gifts to Canada ― Democracy, Law, and Human Rights

For 800 years, the Magna Carta has had a formative impact on democracy and liberty, with influence spanning the world. In Canada, the Great Charter has had a unique influence on history and common law. Its legacy includes some of the nation's fundamental laws and defining relationships. This book complements the 2015 Magna Carta Canada exhibition.

Carolyn Harris teaches history at the University of Toronto School of Continuing Studies. She received her PhD in European history from Queen's University in 2012. Her writing has appeared in numerous publications including theGlobe and Mail, Ottawa Citizen, Smithsonian Magazine, and theBBC News Magazine, and she is a frequent guest on television and radio. She lives in Toronto.