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Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Text of the complete constitutional law containing all 34 sections plus part 7 of the Constitution Act 1982. Plus links to authoritative legal sites.
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Civil liberties: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Text of the complete constitutional law containing all 34 sections plus part 7 of the Constitution Act 1982. Plus links to authoritative legal sites. From @lawscribes.bsky.social #constitution #law #cdnpoli open.substack.com/pub/lawscrib...
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Beyond the Lecture Hall is a terrific podcast hosted by @robertalexier.bsky.social & Lee Easton. Earlier this month they facilitated a discussion on the UCP's use of the notwithstanding clause with @profsmithsask.bsky.social, Victoria Bucholtz & me. Listen in at:
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Episode 8: The Notwithstanding Clause
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December 18, 2025 at 3:31 PM
Beyond the Lecture Hall is a terrific podcast hosted by @robertalexier.bsky.social & Lee Easton. Earlier this month they facilitated a discussion on the UCP's use of the notwithstanding clause with @profsmithsask.bsky.social, Victoria Bucholtz & me. Listen in at:
open.spotify.com/episode/5oCI...
open.spotify.com/episode/5oCI...
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Securing a majority via floor crossing?
Carney focuses on the constitutional questions: the confidence of the Commons.
Poilievre focuses on a normative question: legitimacy and fair play.
A good example of why we shouldn't treat constitutional conventions as moral rules.
Carney focuses on the constitutional questions: the confidence of the Commons.
Poilievre focuses on a normative question: legitimacy and fair play.
A good example of why we shouldn't treat constitutional conventions as moral rules.
December 18, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Securing a majority via floor crossing?
Carney focuses on the constitutional questions: the confidence of the Commons.
Poilievre focuses on a normative question: legitimacy and fair play.
A good example of why we shouldn't treat constitutional conventions as moral rules.
Carney focuses on the constitutional questions: the confidence of the Commons.
Poilievre focuses on a normative question: legitimacy and fair play.
A good example of why we shouldn't treat constitutional conventions as moral rules.
A properly placed comma saves lives.
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December 18, 2025 at 5:37 PM
A properly placed comma saves lives.
[source unknown] #punctuation
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This post details what's at stake in the UCP's invocation of the Charter's notwithstanding clause to override the rights of trans and gender diverse youth. The government had other options, and to use the nuclear option of s 33 calls into question its confidence in its ability to justify its laws.
New Post: The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
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The Nuclear Option: An Update on Alberta’s Legislation Targeting Trans and Gender Diverse Youth
By: Jennifer Koshan Case and Bill Commented On: Egale Canada v Alberta, 2025 ABKB 394 (CanLII); Bill 9, Protecting Alberta’s Children Statutes Amendment Act, 2025, 2nd Session, 31st Legislature PD…
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November 19, 2025 at 5:21 PM
This post details what's at stake in the UCP's invocation of the Charter's notwithstanding clause to override the rights of trans and gender diverse youth. The government had other options, and to use the nuclear option of s 33 calls into question its confidence in its ability to justify its laws.
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The Wirring decison is out. The Alberta Court of Appeal held that the requirement that candidates for enrolment with the Law Society of Alberta take an Oath of Allegiance infringes the appellant’s religious freedom under s 2(a) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. www.canlii.org/en/ab/abca/d... 👏
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December 17, 2025 at 2:20 PM
The Wirring decison is out. The Alberta Court of Appeal held that the requirement that candidates for enrolment with the Law Society of Alberta take an Oath of Allegiance infringes the appellant’s religious freedom under s 2(a) of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms. www.canlii.org/en/ab/abca/d... 👏
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Professor Adam Hofri-Winogradow took a look at what your legal options are when holiday-related disputes get out of hand, and why you probably shouldn’t resort to suing, even if you can. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
Can you sue over bad behaviour at holiday gatherings? Yes, but you probably shouldn’t, UBC prof says
Fights with family are as much a holiday tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie: Not everyone has them every year, but enough people do that they’re a recognizable part of the culture of the season.
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December 10, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Professor Adam Hofri-Winogradow took a look at what your legal options are when holiday-related disputes get out of hand, and why you probably shouldn’t resort to suing, even if you can. www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...
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An Alberta KB Justice is asked to apply the "best interests of the cat" test, and offers a cat-alogue of reasons the lower court decision is purrfect and should not be overturned. www.canlii.org/en/ab/abkb/d...
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December 9, 2025 at 9:31 PM
An Alberta KB Justice is asked to apply the "best interests of the cat" test, and offers a cat-alogue of reasons the lower court decision is purrfect and should not be overturned. www.canlii.org/en/ab/abkb/d...
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New from the #CanLIIAuthorsProgram: "Mapping the Limitations of the Notwithstanding Clause: The PrimaryDocuments.ca Drafting History for Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms" by Charles Dumais, Michael Scott and Charlie Buck #constitutionallaw #legalcommentary zurl.co/rPbJ0
December 9, 2025 at 9:10 PM
New from the #CanLIIAuthorsProgram: "Mapping the Limitations of the Notwithstanding Clause: The PrimaryDocuments.ca Drafting History for Section 33 of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms" by Charles Dumais, Michael Scott and Charlie Buck #constitutionallaw #legalcommentary zurl.co/rPbJ0
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Members of the legal community are panning Ontario's attempt to toughen up bail conditions. They say what's proposed will further disadvantage marginalized individuals and may be unconstitutional: https://bit.ly/4rRKMhR
Ontario’s ‘atrocious’ plan for cash bail may be unconstitutional
Critics say it will further disadvantage marginalized individuals
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December 9, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Members of the legal community are panning Ontario's attempt to toughen up bail conditions. They say what's proposed will further disadvantage marginalized individuals and may be unconstitutional: https://bit.ly/4rRKMhR
Dave's story includes a discussion on Supreme Court Canada Nelson (City) v Marchi 2021 on municipal negligence liability in a case on snow clearance.
#scc #snow #cycling #Guelph
#scc #snow #cycling #Guelph
Check out our letter to Mayor Guthrie and the City of Guelph about how their decision to not clear bike lanes may run contrary to their Municipal Act obligations and jurisprudence:
www.thebikinglawyer.ca/post/letter-...
This applies across Ontario FYI.
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This applies across Ontario FYI.
Letter: Guelph Has Legal Duty to Clear Snowy Bike Lanes
The City of Guelph has voted to cancel winter maintenance of bike lanes despite their Municipal Act obligations to keep roadways safe.
www.thebikinglawyer.ca
December 9, 2025 at 8:35 PM
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R. v. Ouellet, 2025 SCC 40, affirming 2025 QCCA 347: A factual finding that is unsupported by the evidence can be a legal error in situations beyond where the burden of proof rests on the accused.
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December 9, 2025 at 5:54 PM
R. v. Ouellet, 2025 SCC 40, affirming 2025 QCCA 347: A factual finding that is unsupported by the evidence can be a legal error in situations beyond where the burden of proof rests on the accused.
canlii.ca/t/kgtft
canlii.ca/t/kgtft
Do govt road works causing court house closure raise potential Charter Rights issues. In an era of Supreme Court Canada Jordan decision on trial in reasonable time do delays caused by govt roadworks count against the crown.
Please be advised that the Antigonish Justice Centre (11 James Street) will be closed on Wednesday, December 10. This closure is required due to impacts on the courthouse related to nearby road work. Provincial Court matters will be held at the Antigonish Supreme Court (172 Main Street).
December 9, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Do govt road works causing court house closure raise potential Charter Rights issues. In an era of Supreme Court Canada Jordan decision on trial in reasonable time do delays caused by govt roadworks count against the crown.
#Criminallaw Supreme Court Canada decision Friday on #police power of warrantless arrest in Criminal Code and Charter Rights s9, freedom from arbitrary detention, in sexual assault case. #scc
December 9, 2025 at 8:16 PM
#Criminallaw Supreme Court Canada decision Friday on #police power of warrantless arrest in Criminal Code and Charter Rights s9, freedom from arbitrary detention, in sexual assault case. #scc
13 Supreme Court Canada leave to appeal decisions Th. Including #criminallaw breathalyzer evidence case and a 'post-arrest out-of-court statements' evidence case. Vexatious litigator. BC opioid class action and court jurisdiction. Ontario law society exam cheating. And more. #scc
December 9, 2025 at 8:14 PM
13 Supreme Court Canada leave to appeal decisions Th. Including #criminallaw breathalyzer evidence case and a 'post-arrest out-of-court statements' evidence case. Vexatious litigator. BC opioid class action and court jurisdiction. Ontario law society exam cheating. And more. #scc
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social strongly opposes federal bill #C16 amending the criminal code as "legislation would overturn nearly 40 years of Supreme Court Canada precedent holding that a stay of proceedings is the remedy for unconstitutional trial delay." #scc
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association @cancivlib.bsky.social strongly opposes federal bill #C16 amending the criminal code as "legislation would overturn nearly 40 years of Supreme Court Canada precedent holding that a stay of proceedings is the remedy for unconstitutional trial delay." #scc
Supreme Court Canada agreed to hear appeals of two #NovaScotia men who say their Charter rights violated when they endured lengthy lockdowns at Dartmouth jail because of staffing shortages. #scc #prisons www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Supreme Court of Canada to hear case of 2 N.S. men | CBC News
Canada’s top court has agreed to hear the appeals of two Nova Scotia men who say their Charter rights were violated when they endured lengthy lockdowns at a Dartmouth jail because of staffing shortage...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Supreme Court Canada agreed to hear appeals of two #NovaScotia men who say their Charter rights violated when they endured lengthy lockdowns at Dartmouth jail because of staffing shortages. #scc #prisons www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Charter Rights notwithstanding clause: Supreme Court Canada aside 5 days for arguments on #Quebec's 2019 secularism law, which prohibits public sector workers considered in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols at work. #religion #bill21 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Supreme Court hearings on Quebec secularism law to begin in March | CBC News
Hearings for one of the most highly anticipated Supreme Court of Canada cases in years are scheduled to begin March 23. The outcome of the Supreme Court hearings will likely set major precedents acros...
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December 9, 2025 at 8:09 PM
Charter Rights notwithstanding clause: Supreme Court Canada aside 5 days for arguments on #Quebec's 2019 secularism law, which prohibits public sector workers considered in positions of authority from wearing religious symbols at work. #religion #bill21 www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Supreme Court Canada restored attempted murder conviction in case involving apparent attempted murder-suicide. 6-3 decision sidestepped an attempt to put bright line between murder and assisted suicide. #criminallaw #scc www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Supreme Court sidesteps decision on when murder can be charged in suicide cases
Prosecutors had previously said the decision could complicate many cases, including the Kenneth Law prosecution that goes on trial this spring
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Supreme Court Canada restored attempted murder conviction in case involving apparent attempted murder-suicide. 6-3 decision sidestepped an attempt to put bright line between murder and assisted suicide. #criminallaw #scc www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Supreme Court Canada restored Toronto nurse’s attempted-murder conviction while saying it need not clarify when murder charges can be laid against people who provoke apparent suicides. #cdnpoli #criminallaw www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Supreme Court sidesteps decision on when murder can be charged in suicide cases
Prosecutors had previously said the decision could complicate many cases, including the Kenneth Law prosecution that goes on trial this spring
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:08 PM
Supreme Court Canada restored Toronto nurse’s attempted-murder conviction while saying it need not clarify when murder charges can be laid against people who provoke apparent suicides. #cdnpoli #criminallaw www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Bill #C16: New federal legislation would deem murders motivated by hate or femicide first-degree offences, as well as make it illegal to distribute deepfake sexual images without someone’s consent. #criminallaw #cdnpoli www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Federal government tables bill on femicide, deepfakes
New federal legislation would deem murders motivated by hate or femicide first-degree offences, as well as make it illegal to distribute deepfake sexual images without someone’s consent.
www.ctvnews.ca
December 9, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Bill #C16: New federal legislation would deem murders motivated by hate or femicide first-degree offences, as well as make it illegal to distribute deepfake sexual images without someone’s consent. #criminallaw #cdnpoli www.ctvnews.ca/politics/art...
Bill #C16: Federal govt tabled bill to toughen Criminal Code, taking aim at violence against women and children and attempting to reduce how many serious cases are derailed each year by court delays. #cdnpoli #criminallaw www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Ottawa seeks to toughen laws on gender-based violence
Proposed changes would treat femicide as first-degree murder, prohibit distribution of non-consensual sexual deepfakes
www.theglobeandmail.com
December 9, 2025 at 8:06 PM
Bill #C16: Federal govt tabled bill to toughen Criminal Code, taking aim at violence against women and children and attempting to reduce how many serious cases are derailed each year by court delays. #cdnpoli #criminallaw www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
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It remains insane to me that the govt can try you for one crime and then just punish you for entirely different crimes reason.com/2025/12/08/t...
The government wants to punish orgasmic meditation defendants for crimes they weren't charged with
The prosecutors argue that sentencing based on unconvicted—or even uncharged—conduct doesn't violate due process.
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December 8, 2025 at 7:44 PM
It remains insane to me that the govt can try you for one crime and then just punish you for entirely different crimes reason.com/2025/12/08/t...
Sexual exploitation of teen girls: Supreme Court Canada oral decision allowing crown appeal, setting aside acquittals and ordering new trial. #SCC majority agreed with NSCA majority. #criminallaw
December 5, 2025 at 7:30 PM
Sexual exploitation of teen girls: Supreme Court Canada oral decision allowing crown appeal, setting aside acquittals and ordering new trial. #SCC majority agreed with NSCA majority. #criminallaw
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Lawyer faces new contempt hearing over AI hallucinations after admitting she was lying when she blamed staff for using ChatGPT "out of fear of the potential consequences and sheer embarrassment at having to admit my solitary responsibility for this grave lapse" canlii.ca/t/kgvr8
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December 5, 2025 at 6:25 PM
Lawyer faces new contempt hearing over AI hallucinations after admitting she was lying when she blamed staff for using ChatGPT "out of fear of the potential consequences and sheer embarrassment at having to admit my solitary responsibility for this grave lapse" canlii.ca/t/kgvr8
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Ruling from the bench at the #SCC today. 3-2 split, along the lines of the split from the Court of Appeal. New trial is ordered for two of the counts regarding sexual exploitation.
Summary: www.scc-csc.ca/judgments-ju...
Summary: www.scc-csc.ca/judgments-ju...
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December 5, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Ruling from the bench at the #SCC today. 3-2 split, along the lines of the split from the Court of Appeal. New trial is ordered for two of the counts regarding sexual exploitation.
Summary: www.scc-csc.ca/judgments-ju...
Summary: www.scc-csc.ca/judgments-ju...