The CCF - Canadian Constitution Foundation

CCF granted intervenor status in dispute between executive and legislative power: Canadian Christian College v Ontario

Post published:May 18, 2023
Post category:News Press Releases

TORONTO: The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) has been granted intervenor status in a novel case headed to the Ontario Court of Appeal about the power of the executive to override the will of the legislature. The case is Canadian Christian College v Ontario Post Secondary Quality Assessment Board and the…

CCF announces legal challenge to Calgary bylaw banning protests

Post published:May 15, 2023
Post category:News Press Releases

CALGARY: The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) has filed a notice of application for judicial review challenging a Calgary bylaw that prohibits certain types of protests near city libraries and recreation centres. “The Calgary protest ban bylaw violates core democratic rights to freedom of expression, association and assembly guaranteed by the Charter,”…

A Principled Defence of Free Expression in Canada

Post published:May 10, 2023
Post category:Articles News

Joining a profession does not mean a person gives up their Charter right to free expression in Canada. At least, it shouldn't mean that. Many professions in Canada are 'self-regulating,' meaning that a governing body representing said professionals are given state-backed authority to decide who can practice in that field.…

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