Laws are made from elected officials and the courts, and that these must reflect society's changing attitudes/values -ex: movement of women's rights and women were considered persons in 1929
Break throughs in technology
evolving privacy and cyber security issues
Court rulings
Since the Charter, the role and influence of the courts have changed -courts have the right to strike down the law
Government legislation
Responsibility of the government to tweak/revise the laws as necessary ad as the values of society dictate -ex: The Cannabis Act, Quebec Laicity Act
Laws in response to crisis
Public emergencies prompt new legislation to address immediate and momentous events -Anti Terrorism Act of 2001, limited individual freedoms in exchange for national security
Individual and Collective action
Individuals and like minded groups can collectively play a role in influencing legal reform -serve as the initial force that seek media attention and engage the public
Globalization
International pressure and the interests of the global economy
