Not Reserving Judgment

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Not Reserving Judgment

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. 12/18/2024

    Episode 68: City councillor sanctioned for harassing emojis. Plus, shutting down TikTok?

    On Episode 68, we tell you about a London, Ont., city councillor sanctioned for saucy emjois; we explain what's wrong with a Conservative private member's bill aimed at protecting children online; and we tell why it may not make sense to shut down TikTok's Canadian office.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:* London councillor should have pay suspended for 30 days for bullying city staffer: Integrity commissioner (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/london-councillor-should-have-pay-suspended-for-30-days-for-bullying-city-staffer-integrity-commissioner-1.7410086)* Bill 241, Municipal Accountability Act, 2024 (https://www.ola.org/en/legislative-business/bills/parliament-43/session-1/bill-241#BK4)* TikTok seeks to block federal government’s shutdown order with court challenge (https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/tiktok-canada-court)* Noted Black novelist challenges London school board stance on N-word in books (https://lfpress.com/news/local-news/noted-black-novelist-lawrence-hill-london-school-board-stance-on-n-word-in-books)* Passenger in deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash pleads guilty, released on probation (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/passenger-in-deadly-highway-401-wrong-way-crash-pleads-guilty-released-on-probation-1.7412649)* Joanna Baron: The Liberal’s approach to regulating the internet is a disaster. What comes next could be even worse (https://thehub.ca/2024/12/18/joanna-baron-the-liberals-approach-to-regulating-the-internet-is-a-disaster-what-comes-next-could-be-even-worse/)* No Cash For Hurtful Signage (https://www.blacklocks.ca/no-cash-for-hurtful-signage/)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.

    52 min

  2. 12/12/2024

    BONUS EPISODE - Free Speech in Canada: From ancient roots to modern controversies

    Instead of our weekly episode of Not Reserving Judgment, here's a conversation on new book, Free Speech In Canada: A beginner’s guide from ancient roots to modern controversies. Now available on Amazon.ca!

    59 min

  3. 12/04/2024

    Episode 66: Citizens DEBANKED. Plus, should kids be banned from social media?

    On Episode 66, we tell you about a shocking new Free Press investigation into debanking in the United States, and discuss whether Australia's ban on social media for kids under 16 is a good idea. Plus, Bad Legal Takes from U of T and a self-described "fat intersectional feminist."Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:* The Debanking of America (https://www.thefp.com/p/debanking-america-melania-barron-trump-january-6-muslims)* Guide to Law and Policy regarding Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Discrimination at the University of Toronto (https://www.consultations.utoronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/Draft-Guide-to-Law-and-Policy-regarding-Antisemitism-and-Anti-Israeli-Discrimination-at-U-of-T.pdf)* Over 800 Canadian bank account holders 'debanked' since 2018: Report (https://torontosun.com/news/national/over-800-canadian-bank-account-holders-debanked-since-2018-report)* Canadian media outlet says bank denied it a commercial mortgage over conservative political leanings (https://www.foxnews.com/media/canada-conservative-rebel-media-bank-commercial-mortgage)* Airbnb deletes accounts of people attending white supremacist rally (https://www.upi.com/Top_News/US/2017/08/08/Airbnb-deletes-accounts-of-people-attending-white-supremacist-rally/8951502166110/)* China's 'social credit' system uses technology to punish citizens (https://bellmediainc-ctvnews-staging.web.arc-cdn.net/lifestyle/article/chinas-social-credit-system-uses-technology-to-punish-citizens/)* What Australia's social media ban for children could mean as Quebec eyes similar legislation (https://ottawa.ctvnews.ca/what-australia-s-social-media-ban-for-children-could-mean-as-quebec-eyes-similar-legislation-1.7128590)* Amy Hamm: This 'fat intersectional feminist' insists medical care is a human rights abuse (https://nationalpost.com/opinion/amy-hamm-this-fat-intersectional-feminist-insists-medical-care-is-a-human-rights-abuse?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=NP%20Platformed%20newsletter%202024-11-28&utm_term=NP_Comments)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.

    37 min

  4. 11/27/2024

    Episode 65: Freedom Convoy leader GUILTY. Plus bike lanes & Ezra Levant arrest.

    On Episode 65, we tell you about Freedom Convoy Leader Pat King's criminal convictions and acquittals; we explain why Toronto Police were wrong to arrest journalist Ezra Levant; and we get into the war over bike lanes in Toronto.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:* Borderland Pride v. Corporation of the Township of Emo, 2024 HRTO 1651 (https://canlii.ca/t/k81ws)* Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy' (https://www.ctvnews.ca/canada/pat-king-found-guilty-of-mischief-for-role-in-freedom-convoy-1.7119746)* R v Pawlowski, 2024 ABCA 342 (https://canlii.ca/t/k7jmn)* Ontario passes bill that allows major Toronto bike lanes to be ripped out (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/bill-212-bike-lanes-highway-413-passes-1.7392821)* Korean man gets jail time for being too fat for military duty (https://torontosun.com/news/weird/korean-man-gets-jail-time-for-being-too-fat-for-military-duty)* ‘Not unusual,’ UN says of firing adviser, who didn’t call Israel genocidal (https://www.jns.org/not-unusual-un-says-of-firing-adviser-who-didnt-call-israel-genocidal/)* Ontario Human Rights Tribunal fines Emo Township for refusing Pride proclamation (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/thunder-bay/ontario-human-rights-tribunal-fines-emo-township-for-refusing-pride-proclamation-1.7390134)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.

    46 min

  5. 11/20/2024

    Episode 64: Is UBC's law school really racist? Plus reining in Alberta's regulators

    On Episode 64, we tell you about the dubious allegations that UBC's law school is racist; update you on Alberta's consultations about how to protect the free speech of professionals; and explain why OutTV wants all Canadian subscribers to pay for its colourful programming.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:* An Elite Law School Promised Reforms, Then Made Inclusion Impossible (https://thewalrus.ca/an-elite-law-school-promised-reforms-then-made-inclusion-impossible/)* Danielle Smith promises to review Alberta’s professional regulators, legislate limits (https://globalnews.ca/news/10827161/alberta-professional-regulators/)* The new censorship: Regulatory creep, professional regulators, and growing limits on freedom of expression (https://macdonaldlaurier.ca/the-new-censorship-regulatory-creep-professional-regulators-and-growing-limits-on-freedom-of-expression/)* Trudeau lectures Canadians to prioritize climate change over groceries, affordability (https://tnc.news/2024/11/18/trudeau-prioritize-climate-change-over-groceries/)* OutTV wants all subscribers to pay (Blacklock's) (https://www.blacklocks.ca/want-all-subscribers-to-pay/)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. (https://theccf.ca/donate/)

    33 min

  6. 11/13/2024

    Episode 63: Trudeau gov't takes SHOCKING position on freedom of assembly

    On Episode 63, we tell you about the Trudeau government's shocking position on freedom of peaceful assembly in the Emergencies Act case; and we discuss the legal implications of some Yukon municipal councilors refusing to take an oath to the King.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:* 'Hamas is applauding': Mississauga mayor urged to stop vigil for terror leader Yahya Sinwar (https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/mississauga-hamas-vigil-yahya-sinwar?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=organic&utm_campaign=NP_social&utm_content=news)* CCF files materials in appeal of decision that found use of Emergencies Act against truckers unlawful (https://theccf.ca/ccf-files-materials-in-appeal-of-decision-that-found-use-of-emergencies-act/)* Town councillors in Dawson City, Yukon, refuse to swear oath to the King (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/dawson-city-councillors-refuse-to-take-oath-to-the-king-1.7376770)* Dr. Fundji Benedict's X post in response to Mississauga Mayor Carolyn Parrish (https://x.com/Fundji3/status/1855258179262923233)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. (https://theccf.ca/donate/)

    37 min

  7. 11/06/2024

    Episode 62: Man BLOCKS girlfriend's assisted death. Plus first-past-the-post & encampments.

    On Episode 62, we tell you about an Alberta man who obtained an injunction to block his girlfriend's assisted-death; we explain why we intervened in a challenge to first-past-the-post; and we discuss the calls in Ontario to use the notwithstanding clause to end encampments.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:* B.C. judge urgently halts assisted death of Alberta woman, the day before MAID procedure (https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/assisted-death-of-alberta-woman-halted)* Canada must provide reparations to families of children missing at residential schools, says Kimberly Murray (https://www.cbc.ca/news/indigenous/final-report-interlocutor-residential-school-graves-1.7365865)* Stars of David drawn in front of Palestinian-owned store a hate crime, Food Fare owner says (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/hate-crime-star-david-drawings-food-fare-winnipeg-1.7366524)* A.Y. v N.B, 2024 BCSC 2004 (https://canlii.ca/t/k7m9j)* This doctor has helped more than 400 patients die. A judge just blocked one of her cases. (https://nationalpost.com/feature/canada-maid-assisted-suicide-doctor)* Ontario's chief electoral officer seeks more tools to fight misinformation (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/ont-elections-misinformation-1.7371884)* CCF appearing in Court in appeal over constitutionality of Canada’s voting system (https://theccf.ca/ccf-appearing-today-and-tomorrow-in-appeal-over-constitutionality-of-canadas-voting-system/)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. (https://theccf.ca/donate/)

    48 min

  8. 10/30/2024

    Episode 61: Alberta Bill of Rights, 'random' police stops & a right to get your kid on time?

    On Episode 61, we analyze the proposal to improve protections for property, firearms and medical autonomy in the Alberta Bill of Rights; we discuss a Quebec decision that found repeated random stops unconstitutional; and we tell you about a B.C. librarian's argument that she's facing discrimination because she can't pick her kid up on time from daycare.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:* Victoria library staffer told to choose between job and child care will get hearing with human rights tribunal (https://vancouversun.com/news/bc-human-rights-complaint-library-assistant-childcare-discrimination)* Alberta proposes new rights, including to refuse medical treatment – with exemptions (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-alberta-proposes-new-rights-including-to-refuse-medical-treatment-with/)* Alberta Bill of Rights Amendment Act (Bill 24) (https://docs.assembly.ab.ca/LADDAR_files/docs/bills/bill/legislature_31/session_1/20230530_bill-024.pdf)* Court of Appeal upholds Quebec ruling that invalidated random police stops (https://montrealgazette.com/news/quebec/court-of-appeal-upholds-quebec-ruling-that-invalidated-random-police-stops)* Ontario Calls for Immediate Federal Action on Bail Reform (https://news.ontario.ca/en/release/1005234/ontario-calls-for-immediate-federal-action-on-bail-reform)* Procureur général du Québec c. Luamba, 2024 QCCA 1387 (Procureur%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9ral%20du%20Qu%C3%A9bec%20c.%20Luamba,%202024%20QCCA%201387)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. (https://theccf.ca/donate/)

    54 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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    2023 - 2024
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