R v. Comeau (Interprovincial free trade)
Do you think it is right to fine a retiree for buying alcohol in another province and bring it back across the border? We sure don't! The Canadian Constitution Foundation is…
Do you think it is right to fine a retiree for buying alcohol in another province and bring it back across the border? We sure don't! The Canadian Constitution Foundation is…
Today, the Alberta Court of Appeal (ABCA) decided that two expired beer policies of the Alberta government violated Canada’s so-called “free trade” guarantee contained in section 121 of the Constitution…
In a much-anticipated decision, the Supreme Court of Canada (“SCC”) today held that while there are significant barriers to free trade between provinces within Canada, those barriers are constitutional as…
Calgary, Alberta – Today, the factum of Respondent, Gérard Comeau, was filed in the Supreme Court of Canada in the case of R. v. Comeau. Mr. Comeau’s argument is summed…
Calgary, Alberta -- On Friday we received the factum of the Appellant, the Attorney General of New Brunswick in the case of R. v. Comeau. We are currently reviewing it.…
New Brunswickers are now enjoying significantly lower beer prices thanks to Gerard Comeau, his team of pro bono lawyers and the Canadian Constitution Foundation. Where a 24-can pack of beer…
May 5, 2017 The Supreme Court of Canada says it will hear arguments for getting rid of limits on how much alcohol you're allowed to transport between provinces. Terry Seguin…
CCF Executive Director Howard Anglin on why a beer case (R. v. Comeau) before the Supreme Court of Canada could have resounding effects across the entire economy.