Patient Distress in Forced MAID Transfers: B.C. Trial
A B.C. Supreme Court trial hears how forced transfers for assisted dying caused trauma. The case challenges religious exemptions for MAID in healthcare. Read the full story.
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Court: No Charter right to force lawn mowing in Ontario
An Ontario Superior Court ruling found a Mississauga lawn maintenance bylaw violated Charter rights to free expression. Discover the case details and its implications for municipal power.
Court: Mississauga lawn bylaw infringed freedom of expression
An Ontario court has ruled a Mississauga bylaw infringed a homeowner's freedom of expression over his lawn display. The decision sets a precedent for municipal regulations and Charter rights.
Court to hear challenge to assisted dying religious exemption
A constitutional challenge against the religious exemption in Canada's assisted dying law is proceeding in B.C. court. The case could reshape end-of-life rights and religious freedoms.
B.C. Court Hears Challenge to MAID Law's Religious Exemptions
The B.C. Supreme Court will hear a Charter challenge regarding religious exemptions to Canada's assisted dying law. This pivotal case could reshape medical assistance in dying (MAID) access for religious healthcare institutions.
B.C. court hears Charter challenge on MAID religious exemptions
A British Columbia court will hear a pivotal Charter challenge regarding religious exemptions to Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying (MAID) law. The case could redefine conscience protections for faith-based institutions.
Ontario Court Appeal to Decide Fate of Bike Lanes and Charter Rights
The Ontario Court of Appeal will hear a pivotal case on Jan. 28, 2026, deciding if the Charter grants a 'right to bike lanes.' The outcome could redefine the limits of judicial power and government policy in Canada.
Alberta town halls address public education issues
A series of town halls across Alberta aimed to raise awareness about critical issues impacting the province's public education system. Learn about the concerns and the call to action.
Montreal Mayor Invokes Emergency Powers for Shelters
Mayor Soraya Martinez Ferrada used exceptional powers under Montreal's charter to secure new funding for emergency shelters, preventing closures during a severe cold snap. Learn how the city acted to protect its unhoused population.
Judge Tosses Humboldt Broncos Crash Lawsuit
A Saskatchewan judge has ruled families of five Humboldt Broncos crash victims cannot sue the provincial government. The decision cites provincial insurance law and rejects Charter arguments.
Smith: Notwithstanding clause use likely amid court rulings
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is increasingly prepared to use the Charter's notwithstanding clause to counter judicial decisions she deems unreasonable. Read the full interview.
Judge Dismisses Humboldt Broncos Families' 2018 Lawsuit
A Saskatchewan judge has ruled provincial laws do not violate charter rights, dismissing a lawsuit from five families affected by the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Read the full ruling details.
First Nations Caution B.C. Premier on UN Indigenous Rights
First Nations leaders in British Columbia urge Premier David Eby not to pursue changes to the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Learn about the concerns and the political context.
Montrealer challenges Quebec's civil forfeiture law
André Levy is contesting the constitutionality of Quebec's civil forfeiture law after police seized over $2 million from his home without criminal charges. His lawyers argue it violates Charter rights.
Hotel Owner Found Liable for Native American Bias
A federal jury found the owner of a Rapid City hotel liable for discriminating against Native Americans, ordering tens of thousands in damages. The case highlights ongoing racial tensions.
How Joseph Howe won press freedom in 1835
Long before the Charter, Joseph Howe's 1835 libel trial in Halifax established a cornerstone of Canadian liberty. Discover the story of this Father of Confederation's defiant stand.
Alberta court voids lawyer's oath to King on Charter grounds
An Alberta Court of Appeal ruling declares the lawyer's oath of allegiance to the sovereign a Charter violation. Explore the case, its implications for citizenship, and the call for an appeal.
Liberals reject using notwithstanding clause for Bill C-16
The Liberal government defends Bill C-16's approach to mandatory minimums, rejecting calls from Pierre Poilievre to invoke the notwithstanding clause. Learn about the Charter debate.
B.C. Reconciliation Work Necessary, Not Extreme: Leaders
Indigenous leaders Stewart Phillip, Terry Teegee, and Shana Thomas counter claims that B.C.'s reconciliation agenda is radical, arguing it's a necessary, lawful path forward based on rights recognition.
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.
Quebec's Bill 1 called an attack on English school boards
Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, faces fierce opposition from anglophone school boards who warn it strips their constitutional control and centralizes power in Quebec City. Read the details.
Toronto mayor says police lawyer blocks protest charges
Mayor Olivia Chow says a Toronto Police lawyer advises against charges at anti-Israel protests, citing Charter rights. Critics warn of rising antisemitism and security concerns.
U.S. Bill of Rights vs. Canada's Charter: A 234-Year Contrast
As Bill of Rights Day approaches, we examine the enduring U.S. principle of inalienable rights versus Canada's 'reasonable limits' framework. Explore the historical debate between Madison and Jefferson.
Alberta cabinet cites cost in using Charter override on teachers
Alberta cabinet ministers state financial considerations were central to the decision to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause in the teachers' dispute. Get the latest on this provincial political development.
Thomson, Weston Bid for Hudson's Bay Charter Uncontested
A bid by the Thomson and Weston families to acquire the historic Hudson's Bay charter is set to proceed without challenge, a source confirms. Explore the implications for Canadian heritage.
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.
Canada's Wealthiest Families Buy HBC Charter for $18M
The Thomson and Weston families' joint $18 million bid for the historic Hudson's Bay Company Royal Charter goes uncontested. The document will be donated to Canadian museums. Read the full story.
Parent launches charter challenge over WRDSB land acknowledgments
A Kitchener father explains his legal challenge against the Waterloo Region District School Board's mandatory land acknowledgments, arguing they violate Charter rights. Read the full story.
Blind Ontario man wins $28,000 in discrimination case
Erik Burggraaf of St. Catharines awarded $28,000+ after Human Rights Tribunal finds call-centre company engaged in discriminatory practices against blind employee.
WRDSB sued over land acknowledgment mandate
Waterloo Region District School Board faces legal action over compulsory land acknowledgments. Lawsuit claims violation of Charter rights. Get the latest details.
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