HeyJaredNot Reserving Judgment
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…
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Episode 153: Alberta journalist launches freedom of the press challenge after illegal hospitals ban (opens the original)
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In 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. Plus, we update you on the latest developments in the Cowichan Tribes aboriginal title litigation. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Montrose Properties appeals rejection to be party to Cowichan case (Richmond News) Indigenous title ruling could trigger total real estate collapse (Juno News) CCF challeng
Episode 152: Activist GUILTY of hate speech for 'gay zombies' flyers at Pride. Plus, Montreal BANS offending police. (opens the original)
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In 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 famous anti-gay-lifestyle activist Bill Whatcott guilty of criminal hate speech for his "gay zombies" flyer. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: R. v. Whatcott, 2026 ONSC 3605 (CanLii) Montreal city council adopts bylaw banning insults against police, municipal employees (CBC News) Jamie Sarkonak: N.B. jud
Episode 151: B.C. doctor fined after refusing to give puberty blocking shot. Plus, no jail for Indigenous man who killed girl. (opens the original)
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In 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 decision to give no jailtime to an Indigenous man who killed a 12-year-old while driving 90 in a 50 km/h zone. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: GPS bracelet and house arrest for driver who killed 12-year-old (The Brantford Expositor) Child Q v. Ajaero (No. 2), 2026 BCHRT 189 B.C. doctor fined $28,000 for
Episode 150: Regulator warns realtor after he opposed closure of Joffre Lakes Park to non-Indigenous (opens the original)
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In 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 non-Indigenous. Plus, an Alberta court finds trustee who compared Pride to Nazis can't be forced to apologize. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: CCF warns B.C. regulator that censoring realtor’s political speech violates Charter (The CCF) ABCA: Former school board trustee does not have to apologize for meme showing
Episode 149: Did Hamilton's police or mayor violate the Dominion Society's Charter rights? (opens the original)
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In 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 model for doctors. Plus, we give our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: BC bar fined $3K after inspector offered ‘bump’ and confronted with knives (Kelowna Now) DomCon Continues to Search for Hamilton Venue (Hamilton Police) Hamilton police join call for venues to 'consider
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