Judicial Review Begins for Alberta Separation Referendum
Court proceedings begin to examine proposed Alberta separation referendum question. Legal experts scrutinize wording as province considers historic vote on independence from Canada.
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Quebec French streaming law tests Netflix, Spotify
Quebec's proposed Bill 109 could force streaming giants to comply with French content quotas, raising constitutional questions and potential market exit. Expert analysis reveals the stakes.
Prisoner Sues for Vegemite Access as Human Right
Australian inmate Andre McKechnie sues prison system over Vegemite ban, claiming it violates his cultural rights. The case highlights prison contraband policies.
Prisoner sues for Vegemite as human right
An Australian prisoner is suing for his right to eat Vegemite, sparking debate about prisoners' rights and cultural food access in correctional facilities.
Prisoner Challenges Vegemite Ban in Human Rights Case
An Australian prisoner serving life for murder is suing the government, claiming the ban on Vegemite violates his right to enjoy Australian culture. The case heads to trial in 2025.
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.
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.
Judges Challenge Trump Administration's Legal Tactics
Federal judges across the U.S. are issuing strongly worded rulings against Trump administration policies, defending constitutional principles and judicial independence in unprecedented times.
US Supreme Court Hears Case on Trump's Canada Tariffs
The US Supreme Court questions presidential power to impose emergency tariffs on Canada. A landmark case that could redefine trade relations and constitutional authority.
Vancouver compassion club founders guilty on drug charges
Founders of a Vancouver compassion club were convicted for trafficking despite providing fentanyl-free drugs. Sentencing is delayed pending a constitutional challenge.
High-risk offender status unconstitutional in Quebec crash: lawyers
Defence lawyers argue high-risk offender designation violates constitutional rights in fatal Laval daycare bus crash case that killed two children. Read the legal challenge details.
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 hear Saskatchewan pronoun law appeals
Canada's highest court will hear the pivotal case challenging Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent requirement for pronoun changes in schools, setting a national precedent for LGBTQ+ rights and provincial authority.
Alberta Teachers Launch Legal Challenge Against Strike Bill
The Alberta Teachers' Association prepares legal action against the UCP government's controversial bill forcing an end to teacher strikes, setting up a major constitutional clash over collective bargaining rights in education.
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.
Supreme Court to decide on Sask pronoun law challenge
Canada's highest court considers intervening in Saskatchewan's controversial school pronoun policy requiring parental consent for students under 16, setting up a landmark LGBTQ2+ rights battle.
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.
Conservative Justices Question Trump Tariffs in Court
In a surprising turn, conservative-leaning Supreme Court justices questioned the legal basis for Trump's tariff policies, creating unusual alliances during oral arguments.
California GOP Sues to Overturn Prop 50 Powers
California Republican lawmakers challenge the constitutionality of Proposition 50, arguing the suspension power violates democratic principles and due process rights.
Supreme Court Skeptical of Trump's Tariff Authority
The US Supreme Court appears skeptical of granting presidents unlimited tariff powers as justices question the scope of executive authority in trade disputes.
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.
Germany cracks down on Muslim groups threatening constitution
German authorities conduct nationwide raids targeting radical Muslim organizations in sweeping security operation aimed at protecting democratic values.
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