KINGSTON, ONT. – The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) announced Monday that it is assisting an Ontario woman whose privacy was violated by use of a high-powered drone. On May 7, Mariama, whose last name is being withheld out of privacy concerns, was stopped at a red light in Kingston, Ont.,…
Episode 103: Is Carney stoking Alberta separatism? Plus hate symbols plan raises speech concerns. On Episode 103, we tell you why the Carney government's surprise notwithstanding clause argument could stoke separatism, we explain our concerns with the government's proposal for new hate crimes, and we discuss whether Canada's recognition of…
The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) is concerned that key aspects of the Carney government’s proposed hate crimes legislation would unduly infringe on freedom of expression. Among other changes to the Criminal Code, Bill C-9 would establish a standalone hate crime provision that would allow for up to life in prison for committing an…
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