Episode 41: Another loss for freedom after COVID lockdown ticket upheld
On Episode 41, we discuss why Newfoundland is suing the federal government over equalization; we explain the debate over whether mandatory union dues violate conscience rights; and we tell you about the latest loss in the fight against COVID-19 gathering limits.
Stories and cases discussed in this week’s episode:
- Anti-masker loses bid to have pandemic ticket turfed
- Winnipegger loses court fight to quash ticket for attending People’s Party rally amid pandemic restrictions
- Premier Brian Pallister speaks out against racism but won’t attend Winnipeg rally
- Section 36 of the Constitution Act, 1982
- Sask. to join Newfoundland and Labrador in court challenge over equalization formula
- CCF Victory: charges dropped against lone protestor in Kingston
- Brian Dijkema: It’s time for freedom of conscience to stop union dues from going to Hamas sympathizers
- John Ivison: CUPE is being held to account for its obsessive anti-Israel vitriol
Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, you can donate to the CCF here.
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