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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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ICYMI: My piece in the National Post addressing some of the myths being spread about the "notwithstanding clause" to justify its widespread use. nationalpost.com/opinion/leon...
Leonid Sirota: Yes, the notwithstanding clause overrides rights. No, it isn't defensible
When Sec. 33 becomes habit, the people will lose
nationalpost.com
November 5, 2025 at 11:10 PM
ICYMI: My piece in the National Post addressing some of the myths being spread about the "notwithstanding clause" to justify its widespread use. nationalpost.com/opinion/leon...
Charter Rights s33 notwithstanding clause usage: Supreme Court Canada will hear appeals of #Saskatchewan's school pronoun law. #scc www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Supreme Court to weigh in on Saskatchewan's school pronoun case | CBC News
No date has been set for the court to hear the cross appeals from the provincial government and UR Pride on the province's school pronoun law, which prevents children under 16 from changing their name...
www.cbc.ca
November 6, 2025 at 7:02 PM
Charter Rights s33 notwithstanding clause usage: Supreme Court Canada will hear appeals of #Saskatchewan's school pronoun law. #scc www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
xSupreme Court Canada justice Rosalie Abella, born in shadow of #Holocaust, 'if we judges and lawyers don't protect justice, then democracy doesn't have a chance [...] Too often, law and justice are in a dysfunctional relationship.' @hollylake.bsky.social #scc www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Abella issues rule of law rallying cry
‘If we judges and lawyers don't protect justice, then democracy doesn't have a chance’
www.nationalmagazine.ca
November 6, 2025 at 6:49 PM
xSupreme Court Canada justice Rosalie Abella, born in shadow of #Holocaust, 'if we judges and lawyers don't protect justice, then democracy doesn't have a chance [...] Too often, law and justice are in a dysfunctional relationship.' @hollylake.bsky.social #scc www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
#Ostrich case: Supreme Court Canada refused to hear appeal to stop controversial cull of hundreds of #ostriches at farm in British Columbia. Cull ordered by #CFIA after two birds tested positive with avian flu. #scc #animals www.bbc.com/news/article...
Appeal to stop ostrich cull dismissed by Canada's top court
The farmers have few legal options left, as officials say they will now kill more than 300 ostriches.
www.bbc.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:48 PM
#Ostrich case: Supreme Court Canada refused to hear appeal to stop controversial cull of hundreds of #ostriches at farm in British Columbia. Cull ordered by #CFIA after two birds tested positive with avian flu. #scc #animals www.bbc.com/news/article...
Supreme Court Canada dismissed 4 leaves to appeal and granted 1. #SCC will hear #Saskatchewan use of Charter Rights s33 notwithstanding clause in #education law. #constitution
November 6, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Supreme Court Canada dismissed 4 leaves to appeal and granted 1. #SCC will hear #Saskatchewan use of Charter Rights s33 notwithstanding clause in #education law. #constitution
![Supreme Court Canada Universal Ostrich Farms Inc. v. Canadian Food Inspection Agency [41992] case summary.](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:txafoo2ajgebkemlpv3pwo6d/bafkreig55us336cld2mh4qlqumczvomcht5prethk54woth2ryxgusukqi@jpeg)
For those wondering. Under the #Elections Act there is a direct statutory appeal to Supreme Court Canada bypassing the appellate courts. www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/s... MT @lyleskinner.bsky.social #cdnpoi #democracy #scc
November 4, 2025 at 7:14 PM
For those wondering. Under the #Elections Act there is a direct statutory appeal to Supreme Court Canada bypassing the appellate courts. www.canlii.org/en/ca/laws/s... MT @lyleskinner.bsky.social #cdnpoi #democracy #scc
#Elections: #Quebec Bloc candidate, former MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, to appeal one-vote loss in Terrebonne to Supreme Court Canada. #scc #cdnpoli montrealgazette.com/news/canada_...
Bloc candidate to appeal one-vote loss in Terrebonne to Supreme Court
Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné has hired Julius Grey to lead the appeal, and is fundraising from supporters.
montrealgazette.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:09 PM
#Elections: #Quebec Bloc candidate, former MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné, to appeal one-vote loss in Terrebonne to Supreme Court Canada. #scc #cdnpoli montrealgazette.com/news/canada_...
#Elections: Former Bloc MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné who lost her #Quebec riding by a single vote is taking matter to the Supreme Court Canada. #SCC #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/news/1150867...
Ex-Bloc MP will appeal to Supreme Court after losing seat by single vote | Globalnews.ca
A former Bloc MP who lost her riding in the federal election by a single is taking the matter to court after hearing from a voter about a returned ballot.
globalnews.ca
November 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
#Elections: Former Bloc MP Nathalie Sinclair-Desgagné who lost her #Quebec riding by a single vote is taking matter to the Supreme Court Canada. #SCC #cdnpoli globalnews.ca/news/1150867...
Nov 7 Friday Supreme Court Canada #criminallaw sexual assault 'capacity to consent' decision. QCCA overturned acquittal and ordered new trial on 1 count.
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Nov 7 Friday Supreme Court Canada #criminallaw sexual assault 'capacity to consent' decision. QCCA overturned acquittal and ordered new trial on 1 count.
5 Supreme Court Canada leave to appeal decisions Th. BC #Ostrich farm CFIA ordered culling case [FCA unanimously dismissed farm appeal]. #Saskatchewan's use of Charter notwithstanding clause in education law. #Familylaw and division of property. BC vexatious litigator case. #SCC
November 4, 2025 at 7:07 PM
5 Supreme Court Canada leave to appeal decisions Th. BC #Ostrich farm CFIA ordered culling case [FCA unanimously dismissed farm appeal]. #Saskatchewan's use of Charter notwithstanding clause in education law. #Familylaw and division of property. BC vexatious litigator case. #SCC
Supreme Court Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner, along with Justices Malcolm Rowe and Michelle O’Bonsawin will visit #ThunderBay Nov 17, 18. Will visit Bora Laskin #lawschool and Kinna-aweya [#Indigenous] Legal Clinic. Plus public events. #SCC #onlaw
November 4, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Supreme Court Canada Chief Justice Richard Wagner, along with Justices Malcolm Rowe and Michelle O’Bonsawin will visit #ThunderBay Nov 17, 18. Will visit Bora Laskin #lawschool and Kinna-aweya [#Indigenous] Legal Clinic. Plus public events. #SCC #onlaw
Federal govt rejected additional salary increase for judges on top courts across Canada, citing weak fiscal outlook a day before release of federal budget. Most federal appointed judges make $414,900 a year. #cdnpoli #scc www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
Ottawa rejects salary increase for judges ahead of federal budget
Independent commission in August had called for 7 per cent extra boost in pay
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:05 PM
Federal govt rejected additional salary increase for judges on top courts across Canada, citing weak fiscal outlook a day before release of federal budget. Most federal appointed judges make $414,900 a year. #cdnpoli #scc www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
5-4 Supreme Court Canada struck down mandatory min sentences for child porn [child sexual abuse]. Majority held violated Charter s12 cruel and unusual punishment due to hypothetical scenarios where min sentence would be disproportionate. #cdnpoli #scc nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Supreme Court strikes down mandatory minimum sentences for child porn
Legal experts say decision shouldn’t leave public with the impression that judges will be more lenient on offenders across the board
nationalmagazine.ca
November 4, 2025 at 7:04 PM
5-4 Supreme Court Canada struck down mandatory min sentences for child porn [child sexual abuse]. Majority held violated Charter s12 cruel and unusual punishment due to hypothetical scenarios where min sentence would be disproportionate. #cdnpoli #scc nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
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For the parliamentary law nerds - don't forget that the Supreme Court of Canada is hearing Alford tomorrow (re expansion of privilege by statute) and it will be webcast. Watch party at my house for those in Edinburgh :p www.scc-csc.ca/cases-dossie...
Supreme Court of Canada | Scheduled hearings
www.scc-csc.ca
November 4, 2025 at 12:15 PM
For the parliamentary law nerds - don't forget that the Supreme Court of Canada is hearing Alford tomorrow (re expansion of privilege by statute) and it will be webcast. Watch party at my house for those in Edinburgh :p www.scc-csc.ca/cases-dossie...
Nothing on this blog or any social media platform constitutes legal advice. If you need legal advice contact a lawyer or your local legal aid clinic. This blog has always been about educating and informing people on SCC decisions and Charter Rights from trusted sources.
October 31, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Nothing on this blog or any social media platform constitutes legal advice. If you need legal advice contact a lawyer or your local legal aid clinic. This blog has always been about educating and informing people on SCC decisions and Charter Rights from trusted sources.
Split 5-4 Supreme Court Canada declares mandatory minimum criminal sentence for possession of child pornography [sexual child abuse] violates Charter Rights s12 'cruel and unusual punishment' as sentence was 'grossly disproportionate.' #SCC #criminallaw #children
October 31, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Split 5-4 Supreme Court Canada declares mandatory minimum criminal sentence for possession of child pornography [sexual child abuse] violates Charter Rights s12 'cruel and unusual punishment' as sentence was 'grossly disproportionate.' #SCC #criminallaw #children
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While the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act ensures immunity from charges for simple drug possession during an overdose, the Supreme Court of Canada says that protection must also extend to arrests. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Supreme Court of Canada clarifies Good Samaritan law
In drug overdoses, it provides immunity from charges for simple possession and extends to subsequent searches and arrests
www.nationalmagazine.ca
October 30, 2025 at 3:49 PM
While the Good Samaritan Drug Overdose Act ensures immunity from charges for simple drug possession during an overdose, the Supreme Court of Canada says that protection must also extend to arrests. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
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In a decision yesterday, the ABCA stated that "academic freedom exists to protect all scholarship, including that which may be unpopular or politically targeted." So-called 'activism' is still "research" + "teaching" exempted from FOIP applications. See 2025 ABCA 350, canlii.ca/t/kg5f3 at [40-42].
canlii.ca
October 29, 2025 at 3:51 PM
In a decision yesterday, the ABCA stated that "academic freedom exists to protect all scholarship, including that which may be unpopular or politically targeted." So-called 'activism' is still "research" + "teaching" exempted from FOIP applications. See 2025 ABCA 350, canlii.ca/t/kg5f3 at [40-42].
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Learn more about Canada's new #bail bill with me and criminal defence lawyers Melanie Webb and Daniel Lerner on Verdicts & Voices! Should stealing from Walmart be treated more harshly than nabbing a purse? #cdnpoli #cdnlaw #crimjustice
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October 30, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Learn more about Canada's new #bail bill with me and criminal defence lawyers Melanie Webb and Daniel Lerner on Verdicts & Voices! Should stealing from Walmart be treated more harshly than nabbing a purse? #cdnpoli #cdnlaw #crimjustice
📻https://tinyurl.com/3jdtr4na
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I seem to have my first harasser and stalker who's goal is intimidation into gaining private information about me. That is not going to happen. Constant allegations without any proof or evidence whatsoever get you nowhere. This person will be constantly blocked from now on.
October 30, 2025 at 5:08 PM
I seem to have my first harasser and stalker who's goal is intimidation into gaining private information about me. That is not going to happen. Constant allegations without any proof or evidence whatsoever get you nowhere. This person will be constantly blocked from now on.
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Thank you Amelia and Misty for sharing your story of what the real life impacts are for victims and their families when intimate images are shared without consent. Regardless what side of the aisle we sit on, this is a non-partisan issue, and victims should always be put first.
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Thank you Amelia and Misty for sharing your story of what the real life impacts are for victims and their families when intimate images are shared without consent. Regardless what side of the aisle we sit on, this is a non-partisan issue, and victims should always be put first.
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“It was a bit of a shock,” former Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin says of America's shift away from the rule of law. “We thought (it) was established, but it's no longer something we can take for granted.” @hollylake.bsky.social has that story. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
Upholding rule of law key to Canada’s economic transition
Former Supreme Court Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin says it’s an asset we can't let slip the way it's slipping south of the border
www.nationalmagazine.ca
October 28, 2025 at 7:49 PM
“It was a bit of a shock,” former Chief Justice Beverley McLachlin says of America's shift away from the rule of law. “We thought (it) was established, but it's no longer something we can take for granted.” @hollylake.bsky.social has that story. www.nationalmagazine.ca/en-ca/articl...
#Alberta legislature pass govt bill using Charter Rights s33 notwithstanding clause to end #teacher's strike. #ableg #labour #constitution www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...
Alberta government passes bill to use notwithstanding clause to end teacher strike
EDMONTON - Premier Danielle Smith’s caucus worked into the wee hours of Tuesday morning to curtail debate and speedily pass a bill using the Charter’s notwithstanding clause to order 51,000
www.thecanadianpressnews.ca
October 28, 2025 at 7:36 PM
#Alberta legislature pass govt bill using Charter Rights s33 notwithstanding clause to end #teacher's strike. #ableg #labour #constitution www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/prairies_bc/...