Court: Ottawa Police Board Violated Free Speech Rights
Ottawa small claims court rules police board's speaker vetting policy breached Charter rights. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe urged to champion free speech reform.
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TD Bank Settles Human Rights Complaint in B.C.
TD Bank resolves human rights complaint filed by Muslim-Indigenous man denied service at Surrey branch. Settlement marks victory for religious accommodation rights in Canada.
Family turned away from hotel over guide dog
An Ottawa family was refused service at a Saint-Jérôme Comfort Inn due to a service dog. The incident highlights ongoing accessibility challenges in Canada. Learn more about your rights.
B.C. farmer decries omission in Cowichan land claim
A British Columbia farmer claims private property owners were excluded from Cowichan Nation Aboriginal title negotiations. Learn how this case could impact land rights across Canada.
Drug charges stayed against 3 men in Barrie court
A Barrie judge stays drug trafficking charges against three men due to Charter rights violations. Arkadiusz Lesiczka, Nathan Venema, and Ian Kelly were arrested in October 2025 investigation.
UN holds emergency session on Sudan paramilitary killings
The UN Human Rights Council convenes a special session addressing the killings by paramilitary forces in Sudan's Darfur region. Read the latest developments.
UN holds emergency session on Sudan human rights crisis
The UN Human Rights Council convenes a special session addressing the escalating crisis in Sudan's Darfur region after hundreds killed in el-Fasher. Key developments and international response.
Alberta Charter Schools: A Model for Canada
New research reveals Alberta's charter schools outperform traditional public schools, offering parents more choice and students higher test scores. Discover why this model could transform Canadian education.
Jewish Toronto Demands Answers After Protest Intimidation
Toronto's Jewish community seeks answers after anti-Israel demonstrators marched through neighborhoods, harassing residents while police cite Charter rights. Full details on the incident.
Supreme Court Faces Landmark Passport Gender Case
A groundbreaking legal challenge reaches America's highest court, questioning whether U.S. passports must recognize non-binary gender identities. Discover how this case could reshape federal documentation.
Supreme Court Upholds Trump Transgender Passport Policy
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge against the Trump administration's passport policy, allowing continued restrictions on gender marker changes for transgender Americans.
Supreme Court Backs Trump on Passport Gender Markers
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear a challenge to Trump-era passport policies, allowing the continued blocking of transgender and nonbinary individuals from choosing their own sex markers. This landmark decision impacts thousands seeking accurate
Court Land Ruling Sparks Property Rights Crisis in Canada
A controversial British Columbia court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes ownership of a former RV park has legal experts and property owners questioning the future of private property rights in Canada. This landmark ruling could set a precedent for In
Supreme Court to rule on Sask school pronoun case
Canada's highest court will determine if Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent policy for student pronoun changes violates Charter rights in a landmark education case.
Are Canadian Judges Undermining Parliamentary Democracy?
A critical examination of judicial activism in Canada reveals how courts may be undermining democratic processes through expansive Charter interpretations, raising concerns about parliamentary sovereignty.
Chrétien: Premiers Too Quick to Override Rights
Ex-Prime Minister Jean Chrétien warns that provincial leaders are increasingly willing to use the notwithstanding clause, threatening fundamental Canadian rights and freedoms in pursuit of political agendas.
BC Premier Clashes with Courts Over Indigenous Land Rights
BC Premier David Eby challenges court ruling on Aboriginal title, sparking debate over private landowner rights in Cowichan and Richmond territories. Legal experts weigh in on this landmark case.
Saskatchewan to pass fair gun buyback compensation law
Saskatchewan is preparing to introduce groundbreaking legislation ensuring fair market value compensation for firearms affected by the federal buyback program. Learn how this provincial move could set a national precedent.
Free Museum Admission for Canadian Veterans in Winnipeg
Veterans and current Canadian Armed Forces members now receive complimentary access to Winnipeg's Canadian Museum for Human Rights, honoring their service and sacrifice.
Alberta Sovereignty Act: Rights Revocation Fears
Albertans express deep concerns about the provincial government's power to revoke rights and freedoms through the Alberta Sovereignty Act, fearing unprecedented governmental overreach.
Maine Voters Reject Voter ID Requirements
Maine voters have overwhelmingly rejected a proposed voter ID law, preserving the state's same-day registration system and dealing a blow to election security advocates.
Siebel Newsom Slams Trump's Character and Treatment of Women
California First Partner Jennifer Siebel Newsom launches powerful critique against Donald Trump, questioning his fitness for leadership and highlighting his controversial history with women.
Quebec Medical Students Challenge Forced Service Law in Court
A group of Quebec medical students has launched a constitutional challenge against Bill 20, legislation that mandates family doctors maintain specific patient quotas or face financial penalties.
Airdrie Recall Campaign: MLA Faces Constituent Revolt
An Airdrie resident leads a recall campaign against local MLA Angela Pitt, alleging she's abandoned her constituents on key issues including parental rights and COVID-19 policies. Discover why this political battle is heating up in Alberta.
Anglican Bishop condemns Alberta's notwithstanding clause use
Edmonton's Anglican Bishop condemns Alberta government's pre-emptive use of the notwithstanding clause in proposed legislation, calling it a dangerous precedent for democracy and human rights in Canada.
Chenoweth Confronts Kirk Over Transgender Comments
Tony Award-winning actress Kristin Chenoweth delivers a powerful rebuke of conservative commentator Charlie Kirk's controversial remarks about transgender individuals in a viral social media confrontation.
BC Government, First Nations in Land Rights Talks
Top-level meetings unfold in British Columbia as provincial ministers and First Nations leaders address escalating tensions surrounding Indigenous land rights and resource management.
Court Backs Sobeys Workers' Right to Picket Stores
An Alberta court upholds union rights for Sobeys warehouse employees to protest at retail locations, escalating the ongoing labor dispute in Western Canada's grocery sector.
Liberals reject notwithstanding clause for child porn sentences
The Canadian government rules out invoking the controversial notwithstanding clause to restore mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography offenses, sparking debate over judicial discretion and child protection.
Venezuela's Crisis: The Price of Dealing with Maduro
An examination of the brutal price Venezuelans pay to maintain Nicolas Maduro's authoritarian regime while Canada weighs diplomatic recognition.
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