Mark Fields | EP 208 | Statutes, Sovereignty & the Myth of Rights

In this episode of In Lay Terms, we’re joined by researcher and constitutional analyst Mark Fields to explore the tangled web of Canadian and British legal history. From the Statute of Westminster (1931) to the Constitution Act (1982), what really changed — and what didn’t?

We ask the questions that mainstream media won’t touch:

- What exactly is the Privy Council, and why does it feel so disconnected from the people?
- What does it mean when we say “equity takes precedence over common law”?
- Are rights in Canada (and the U.S.) truly rights — or are they just privileges, granted and revoked at will?
- How do ancient laws from the 1600s still influence our modern concept of independence and governance?
- What’s the difference between the “laws of the nation” and the “laws of the land”?
- Is Canada really sovereign — or are we still a branch of something older, more imperial, and hidden in plain sight?

We also get into:
- Why the Declaration of Independence wasn’t enough
- What a republic actually is — and whether Canada could ever become one
- The overlooked importance of the Judicature Act
- Why every constitution is just an Act of law — and what that means for you

💬 Don’t miss this deep dive into legal history, political structure, and the illusions of sovereignty. Live chat is open, and your questions are welcome.

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