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CCF Ready for Third Round as Supreme Court Agrees to Hear Emergencies Act Appeal

Post published:October 22, 2026
Post category:News Press Releases

OTTAWA – The Supreme Court of Canada announced today it will hear the Carney government's appeal of two court rulings that found the Trudeau government's invocation of the Emergencies Act against Freedom Convoy protesters unlawful and unconstitutional.The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) successfully challenged the government's use of emergency powers against…

Not Reserving Judgment Episode 156: New docs show Pierre Trudeau was WARNED War Measures Act not necessary

Post published:October 21, 2026
Post category:Podcast

In 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 a case that will decide when employees need to turn over work chats.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:CCF to…

Join us for a free Town Hall with Bronwyn Eyre

Post published:October 20, 2026
Post category:News

We’re excited to introduce the newest member of the CCF’s legal team, Bronwyn Eyre. Saskatchewan’s former minister of Justice/Attorney-General and the inaugural recipient of the CCF’s Cartier-Macdonald Award, Bronwyn brings a wealth of experience and a strong commitment to defending Canadians’ constitutional rights and freedoms.Hear Bronwyn’s insights from her time…

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