Not Reserving Judgment
by Canadian Constitution Foundation
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Meet the newest member of freedom's legal team, former Attorney…
Meet the newest member of freedom's legal team, former Attorney…
About this podcast
In each episode of Not Reserving Judgment, Canadian Constitution Foundation Executive Director Joanna Baron, Litigation Director Christine Van Geyn, and Counsel Josh Dehaas walk you though the latest Canadian constitutional law headlines, update you on our litigation, and share our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.
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- Meet the newest member of freedom's legal team, former Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre · 1 h 3 minInstead of the weekly podcast, please enjoy this recording of the CCF's Town Hall with Senior Counsel Bronwyn Eyre, a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General for…
- Episode 156: New docs show Pierre Trudeau was WARNED War Measures Act not necessary · 34 minIn Episode 156, we tell you about newly-uncovered documents that show Pierre Trudeau was warned he didn't need emergency powers during the October Crisis. Plus, we tell you about…
- Episode 156: Documents reveal Pierre Trudeau was WARNED War Measures Act not necessary · 34 minIn Episode 156, we tell you about newly-uncovered documents that show Pierre Trudeau was warned he didn't need emergency powers during the October Crisis. Plus, we tell you about…
- Episode 155: Supreme Court upholds lighter sentence for Aboriginal man who beat up Aboriginal girlfriend · 33 minIn Episode 155, we explain why the federal "no more pipelines" law was struck down by an Alberta court for the second time. Plus, we walk through a Supreme Court of Canada…
- Episode 155: Supreme Court upholds lighter sentence for Aboriginal man who beat up Aboriginal girlfriend · 33 minIn Episode 155, we explain why the federal "no more pipelines" law was struck down by an Alberta court for the second time. Plus, we walk through a Supreme Court of Canada…
- Episode 154: Tech Companies LEAVING Canada, and Do we have the Right to Deal Drugs? · 36 minIn Episode 154, Alexander and Christine discuss the consequences of the Lawful Access Act—even before the law is passed—and the British Columbia Supreme Court's reasons in the…
- Episode 153: Alberta journalist launches freedom of the press challenge after illegal hospitals ban · 29 minIn Episode 153, we tell you about our new freedom of the press case, supporting an independent journalist banned from Alberta Health Services property for trying to do his job…
- Episode 152: Activist GUILTY of hate speech for 'gay zombies' flyers at Pride. Plus, Montreal BANS offending police. · 35 minIn Episode 152, we tell you about a new Montreal bylaw banning offensive speech directed at police and municipal employees. Plus, we dig into a new decision that found that the…
- Episode 151: B.C. doctor fined after refusing to give puberty blocking shot. Plus, no jail for Indigenous man who killed girl. · 26 minIn Episode 151, we tell you about the BC Human Rights Tribunal decision awarding $20,000 to a teen after a doctor refused to give a puberty blocker. Plus, we discuss a judge's…
- Episode 150: Regulator warns realtor after he opposed closure of Joffre Lakes Park to non-Indigenous · 42 minIn Episode 150, we tell you about our new case involving a B.C. realtor who was warned he could be disciplined because he opposed the closure of Joffre Lakes Park to…
- Episode 149: Did Hamilton's police or mayor violate the Dominion Society's Charter rights? · 31 minIn Episode 149, we discuss the constitutional problems with chasing the anti-immigrant group Dominion Society out of Hamilton, Ontario, and we explain Alberta's new dual practice…
- Episode 148: Doug Ford wants Carney to CUT OFF Alberta's oil. Can he legally do that? · 29 minIn Episode 148, we discuss the constitutionality of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's proposal to block Alberta oil exports to the U.S. during the trade war. Plus, we discuss the U.S…
- Episode 147: Illegal Freedom Convoy blacklist went to THOUSANDS. Plus, no right to bike lanes. · 37 minIn Episode 147, we do a deep dive into an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that found there is, in fact, no constitutional right to bike lines. Plus, we discuss the shocking…
- Episode 147: Illegal Freedom Convoy blacklist went to THOUSANDS. Plus, no right to bike lanes. · 37 minIn Episode 147, we do a deep dive into an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that found there is, in fact, no constitutional right to bike lines. Plus, we discuss the shocking…
- Episode 146 - No Campaigning in PARKS. Plus, To Swear or not to Swear (Allegiance)? · 33 minIn Episode 146, Alexander and Christine discuss the Town of Aylmer's extraordinarily broad restrictions on ordinary election campaigning, as well as a case on its way to the…
- Episode 145: Teen challenges cruel denial of funding for surgery abroad. Plus, Edmonton Police snitch line. · 26 minIn Episode 145, we tell you about our new patients' rights challenge on behalf of a teenager who was forced to leave Canada for scoliosis surgery. Plus, we explain the new…
- Episode 144: Alberta Health Services BANS journalist just doing his job. Plus, protest leader faces terror charges. · 26 minIn Episode 144, we tell you about a trespass notice given to an independent journalist in Alberta who was just trying to do his job. Plus, we discuss a terrorism charge laid…
- Episode 143: Freedom Convoy organizer GUILTY of intimidation, could face longer sentence · 42 minIn Episode 143, we explain why billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is no longer guilty of sexual assault after a judge declared a mistrial, and why the acquittal of Freedom…
- Episode 142: NO JAIL for Ontario man who repeatedly sexually abused sister from age 12 · 35 minIn Episode 142, we tell you about a victory for free speech after a court rules Ontario can't ban billboards just because they criticize politicians and public health officials…
- Episode 141: B.C. secretly negotiating to give away up to 11% of the province to tiny First Nation · 35 minIn Episode 141, we tell you about reporting that says B.C. may be about to recognize the Tahltan have Aboriginal title over up to 11% of the province. Plus, we explain what's in…
