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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Erik Burggraaf of St. Catharines awarded $28,000+ after Human Rights Tribunal finds call-centre company engaged in discriminatory practices against blind employee.
Waterloo Region District School Board faces legal action over compulsory land acknowledgments. Lawsuit claims violation of Charter rights. Get the latest details.
Thailand's final hunter-gatherer communities are battling for official land rights recognition. Learn about their struggle to preserve ancient traditions in modern Thailand.
A UN human rights expert calls for immediate lifting of U.S. sanctions against Cuba, citing humanitarian concerns and economic impact. Read the latest developments.
Ontario court approves Hudson's Bay Co.'s auction of its historic 1670 Royal Charter with protections ensuring it remains in Canada and publicly accessible. Read about the unique bidding process.
A Canadian court has approved Hudson's Bay Company's plan to auction its historic 1670 royal charter. This landmark decision could reshape Canadian retail history.
Westmount Charter School students staged a walkout protest against Alberta's Bill 9, declaring 'We're tired of sitting down' in defense of transgender children's rights.
The Alberta Teachers' Association is taking the provincial government to court over a labour and Charter dispute. Get the latest details on this escalating conflict.
Alberta's Smith government invokes Charter's Section 33 to protect transgender youth legislation. Constitutional experts debate the clause's original purpose and increasing provincial usage.
Ontario's controversial Bill 33 grants the education minister sweeping powers, raising questions about the future of charter schools in the province. Explore the implications.
A Christian group is suing Quebec City for cancelling a Sean Feucht concert, alleging Charter rights violations. The U.S. singer's entire eastern Canada tour faced cancellations.
Australian inmate Andre McKechnie sues prison system over Vegemite ban, claiming it violates his cultural rights. The case highlights prison contraband policies.
An Australian prisoner is suing for his right to eat Vegemite, sparking debate about prisoners' rights and cultural food access in correctional facilities.
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.