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Episode 131: Did ARRESTING Professor Widdowson violate the Charter? Plus, N.S. BANS naming kids who die in care.

Post published:April 29, 2026
Post category:News Podcast

Episode 131: Did ARRESTING Professor Widdowson violate the Charter? Plus, N.S. BANS naming kid who die in care. In Episode 131, we discuss whether the University of Lethbridge's banishment of Professor Frances Widdowson violated the right to freedom of expression, and we tell you about a Nova Scotia law that…

CCF to intervene in Supreme Court case defending online reviews as free expression

Post published:April 28, 2026
Post category:Press Releases News

OTTAWA – On Friday, the Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) filed materials with the Supreme Court of Canada to intervene in a case that could decide whether homeowners have the right to express themselves by warning the public about contractors using online reviews.In Cynthia Prescott, et al. v. Benchwood Builders Inc., et…

Not Reserving Judgment Episode 130: Liberals to use majority to CENSOR online speech. Plus, court strikes down N.S. woods ban.

Post published:April 22, 2026
Post category:Podcast

Episode 130: Liberals to use majority to CENSOR online speech. Plus, court strikes down N.S. woods ban. In Episode 130, we explain our concerns that the upcoming Online Harms Act will include a digital safety commissioner tasked with censoring speech online, and we walk you through our successful challenge to…

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