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In each episode of Not Reserving Judgment, Canadian Constitution Foundation Executive Director Joanna Baron, Litigation Director Christine Van Geyn, and Counsel Josh Dehaas walk you though the latest Canadian constitutional law headlines, update you on our litigation, and share our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.

  1. VOR 2 TAGEN

    Episode 132: Conservatives and libertarians clash in Ottawa. Plus, a victory for free speech.

    In Episode 132, we tell you what conservatives and libertarians are clashing over at the Canada Strong and Free conference in Ottawa. Plus, we tell you about our latest victory on the free speech front. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: CCF Victory: South Bruce Peninsula, Ontario reverses unconstitutional protest ban (TheCCF.ca)CCLA Condemns Ontario’s Expansion of Arrest Powers to Transit Special Constables (CCLA)Explainer: Bill C-22 increases risk of surveillance state, government spying (TheCCF.ca)SCOOP: Jen Gerson: Elections Alberta's massive failure could have put people in danger. I tried to warn them. (The Line)Pierre Poilievre urges conservatives to keep fighting in networking conference speech (CTV News) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. 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, visit theccf.ca/donate.

    31 Min.

  2. 29. APR.

    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 bans naming kids who died in care. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Bill that shields identity of children in care even after death receives royal assent (CBC News)FAQ on Free Speech in Canada (TheCCF.ca)Response to Media (University of Lethbridge)Cancelling talk breached Charter freedoms, controversial academic argues in court (CBC News)Disrobing the Aboriginal Stalinists on a Canadian Campus (Minding the Campus)Into Wokism’s Raging Maw: Frances Widdowson at the University of Lethbridge (C2C Journal)Disrobing the Aboriginal Industry (McGill University Press) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. 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, visit theccf.ca/donate.

    29 Min.

  3. 22. APR.

    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 Nova Scotia's woods ban. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: ‘Serious’ On Internet Controls (Blacklock's Reporter)Statement on removal of extreme violent content (eSafety Commission)Federal Court chooses not to extend temporary order blocking terrorist attack vision on social media platform X (ABC)CCF concerned by Online Harms Act (TheCCF)Alberta rejects commission’s proposed changes to province’s electoral map (The Globe and Mail)CCF issues warning to Annapolis Royal over decision to end livestreaming of meetings (TheCCF.ca) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. 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, visit theccf.ca/donate.

    33 Min.

  4. 15. APR.

    Episode 129: Is floor crossing ILLEGAL? Plus, federal research funding BLOCKS non-disabled and men.

    In Episode 129, we explain why floor crossings are constitutionally permitted in Parliament even if they betray local voters, and we dig into the Canada Research Chair program's quotas, which lead to professor job postings limited to only women and people with disabilities. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: 2019 Addendum to the 2006 Canadian Human Rights Settlement Agreement (Canada Research Chairs)2021 Canadian Human Rights Settlement Agreement (Canada Research Chairs)Assistant or Associate Professor- Tier 2 Canada Research Chair in Forestry and Environmental Stewardship (UBC)Could we ban floor crossing in Canada (Brian Lilley)Preston Manning: It is time for some Liberals to cross the floor (National Post) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. 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, visit theccf.ca/donate.

    33 Min.

  5. 8. APR.

    Episode 128: Is Canada's high-speed rail plan DOOMED already? Plus, Quebec to BAN prayer in more places.

    In Episode 128, we discuss the impact of the $90-billion Alto high-speed rail proposal on property rights, and we explain why we're opposed to Quebec's Bill 9, which would ban prayer in many public places. Plus, we give you our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:  Alto's CEO answers questions about the high-speed rail project (CBC News)Special expropriation rules for VIA’s High Speed Rail project erode long-standing property protections, due process (Montreal Economic Institute) Bill 9, An Act respecting the reinforcement of laicity in Québec (Assemblee Nationale du Quebec)Quebec prohibits street prayers, extends religious symbols ban as opponents vow legal fight (Montreal Gazette) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. 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, visit theccf.ca/donate.

    35 Min.

  6. 2. APR.

    Episode 127: Bill C-22 would make telecoms TRACK YOUR LOCATION. Plus, getting politics out of education?

    In Episode 127, we consider whether Ontario's and Alberta's attempts to get politics out of the classroom will help or hinder freedom of expression. Plus, we explain our concerns with C-22, a federal bill that would require telecom companies to keep track device locations for one year. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:  Ford government warns school boards to keep graduation ceremonies ‘apolitical’ (Toronto Star)Bill C-22: An Act respecting lawful access (Parliament of Canada)Ontario education minister tells schools to keep graduation ceremonies strictly ‘apolitical’ (CP24)Alberta Education Bill Entrenches Censorship in Schools (CCLA)'I don't think we need a police state': ATA president worried about Bill 25's impact on schools (Edmonton Journal)Bill 25: An Act to Remove Politics and Ideology from Classrooms and Amend the Education Act, 2026 (Alberta Legislature) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. 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, visit theccf.ca/donate.

    29 Min.

  7. 26. MÄRZ

    Episode 126: Notwithstanding clause on trial. Plus, why YOU may need a No Trespassing sign.

    In Episode 126, we explain what happened this week at the Supreme Court in the notwithstanding clause case, we explain why the R v Singer decision means you should consider putting up a No Trespassing sign. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate (BBC)R. v. Singer, 2026 SCC 8 (Supreme Court of Canada)Was Upset By Facebook Post (Blacklock's Reporter)Judge cuts down scope of Calgary bubble zone bylaw; CCF calls on city to fully repeal (TheCCF.ca) 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, visit theccf.ca/donate.

    42 Min.

  8. 19. MÄRZ

    Episode 125: FULL RECAP of N.S. woods ban hearing. Plus, no injunction for Al-Quds Day.

    In Episode 125, we give you a full recap of the three-day hearing in Halifax into the constitutionality of Nova Scotia's ban on traveling into the woods, and we explain why Ontario Premier Doug Ford's attempt to shut down the Al-Quds Day protest properly failed. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Final arguments made in Nova Scotia woods ban challenge (CTV News)CCF in Court This Week Challenging Nova Scotia’s Unconstitutional Woods Ban (TheCCF.ca)The Hard Lesson of Al Quds Day: Free Speech Protects the Repugnant (Christine Van Geyn.ca)Al-Quds Day protest proceeds after court rejects Ford’s injunction bid (Global News) 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, visit theccf.ca/donate.

    59 Min.
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In each episode of Not Reserving Judgment, Canadian Constitution Foundation Executive Director Joanna Baron, Litigation Director Christine Van Geyn, and Counsel Josh Dehaas walk you though the latest Canadian constitutional law headlines, update you on our litigation, and share our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.

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