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Nurse's Legal Fight for Sex-Segregated Change Rooms

Scottish nurse Sandie Peggie's suspension and legal battle after objecting to a transgender colleague in the female change room. Her fight highlights ongoing conflicts over women's sex-based rights.

$1B in B.C. loan guarantees needed after Cowichan ruling

A property tax expert warns the B.C. government's $150M loan guarantee promise falls far short of the potential $1B needed to backstop financing after the Cowichan Aboriginal title decision. Read the full analysis.

Coalition to ask UN to investigate Quebec's Bill 1

A coalition of legal and human rights groups plans to request a UN emergency investigation into Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, citing violations of minority and Indigenous rights.

Lawsuit seeks damages over Cowichan title ruling

New legal action seeks compensation from B.C. and federal governments following the Cowichan Nation Aboriginal title claim decision. Learn about the implications for Indigenous rights.

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.

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.

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.

Canada's Indigenous Rights Iceberg Grows Larger

A groundbreaking legal analysis reveals how the Tsilhqot'in land title decision could reshape resource development and Indigenous relations across Canada, creating unprecedented uncertainty for industry and government.

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

$7.3M Windsor High-Rise Fire Settlement Approved

A groundbreaking $7.3 million settlement brings closure to Windsor high-rise residents displaced by a devastating fire, approved by a judge despite municipal objections. Discover how this decision impacts tenant rights and housing security in Ontario.

Ontario Jail Abuse Scandal Threatens Multiple Cases

A disturbing pattern of inmate abuse at Ontario's Maplehurst Correctional Complex threatens to unravel multiple criminal cases as evidence emerges of systemic mistreatment by correctional officers.

Alberta's Licence Plate Battle Amid Federal Economic Threats

As Alberta Premier Danielle Smith focuses on symbolic licence plate changes, the federal government's policies continue to threaten Alberta's economic foundation. Explore the growing tension between provincial priorities and federal overreach.

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