Not sure where to begin? The Papers here are grouped by key concepts to help you navigate the Loyalist canon. Dive into the first principles that shape political thought, or explore major historical turning points. Prefer to browse freely? A full list of tags appears below.
First Principles
The theoretical foundations and enduring concepts that underpin constitutional order.
Political Union, Sovereignty, Legitimacy, Tyranny, Federalism, Civic Culture
Turning Points
The historical moments and figures whose legacies challenge, provoke, or confirm the Loyalist argument.
Oliver Cromwell, War of 1812, Confederation of Canada, Abraham Lincoln, Donald Trump, January 6
Full Index
Abraham Lincoln (3) American Constitution (16) Benjamin Franklin (1) Checks and Balances (4) Civic Culture (3) Confederation of Canada (6) Constitutional Crisis (1) Crown Prerogative (4) Democracy (14) Division of Powers (3) Donald Trump (5) Empire (8) Executive Power (7) Faction (7) Federalism (3) Glorious Revolution (1) Imperial Defence (3) Imperial Presidency (2) Insurrection (2) January 6 (2) Judicial Power (1) Legislative Power (5) Legitimacy (5) Militias (1) Monarchy (6) Parliament (5) Political Thought (17) Political Union (3) Political Violence (1) Populism (1) Representation (6) Revolution (3) Rule of Law (1) Senate (1) Separation of Powers (4) Sovereignty (4) Standing Armies (3) Taxation and Redistribution (1) The Commonwealth (1) Trade and Commerce (3) Tyranny (2) War of 1812 (2) War Powers (4) Westminster System (14)
Cover image: Interior of the Library of Parliament, Ottawa. The only part of the original Centre Block to survive the fire of 1916, it features a marble statue of Queen Victoria at the centre of its circular reading room. Public domain.