The CCF - Canadian Constitution Foundation

Not Reserving Judgment Episode 155: Supreme Court Upholds Lighter Sentence for Aboriginal Man Who Beat Up Aboriginal Girlfriend

Post published:October 14, 2026
Post category:Podcast

In Episode 155 of the podcast, 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 decision that upheld a light sentence given to an Aboriginal man who beat up his…

Court Again Finds Federal “No More Pipelines” Law Unconstitutional

Post published:October 9, 2026
Post category:News Press Releases

CALGARY – The Alberta Court of Appeal has now for a second time concluded that the federal “No More Pipelines” law, the Impact Assessment Act, is an unconstitutional violation of the federal division of powers. The case Reference Re Impact Assessment Act, 2026 ABCA 320 was the second challenge to…

Not Reserving Judgment Episode 154: Tech Companies LEAVING Canada, and Do we have the Right to Deal Drugs?

Post published:October 7, 2026
Post category:Podcast

In 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 case of R v Kalicum, 2026 BCSC 1855; the so-called 'right to deal drugs' case.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Toronto-based VPN…

Email Newsletter