Lawsuit challenges TSA's transgender pat-down ban
A new lawsuit is challenging the TSA's policy prohibiting transgender officers from conducting certain pat-downs. The case highlights workplace discrimination and civil rights issues.
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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.
B.C. homeowner denied compensation after police tear gas damage
A Surrey resident's home was severely damaged during a police operation involving tear gas canisters. Despite extensive cleanup costs and property destruction, the homeowner has been denied financial compensation, raising questions about police accountabi
NB Hospital to Pay $5K for French Language Rights Violation
A New Brunswick hospital must compensate a patient $5,000 after staff failed to provide services in French, highlighting ongoing official language rights enforcement in Canada's only bilingual province.
Unions Condemn Federal Bargaining Rule Changes
Canada's largest labour organizations are condemning the federal government's proposed changes to collective bargaining rules, warning they undermine workers' rights and tilt the balance in favour of employers.
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
Delta passenger trapped by biohazard seatmate
A Delta Air Lines passenger recounts a traumatic transatlantic flight trapped beside a man who soiled himself multiple times during the journey from Detroit to Amsterdam.
First Nation excluded from AI data centre consultation
A proposed AI data centre spanning thousands of hectares in Alberta faces opposition as the Alexis Nakota Sioux Nation says they were never consulted about the development on their traditional territory.
Rockstar Games Protest Over Union-Busting Allegations
Dozens of protestors gathered outside Rockstar Games' Toronto office, accusing the gaming giant of union-busting tactics and demanding better working conditions for Grand Theft Auto developers.
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.
Supreme Court rejects BC ostrich cull appeal
Canada's Supreme Court has declined to hear the final appeal in the controversial British Columbia ostrich case, ending a years-long legal battle over the mass culling of hundreds of birds.
Chrétien: Trump's Troop Deployment "Very Bad Sign"
Former Canadian Prime Minister Jean Chrétien warns that Trump's deployment of National Guard troops to quell protests signals dangerous erosion of democratic norms and civil liberties.
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.
Freed Gaza Hostage Reveals Sexual Assault Ordeal
Exclusive testimony from a recently freed Israeli hostage details systematic sexual violence and brutal conditions during 55 days of Hamas captivity, sparking international condemnation.
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.
Quebec Judge Halts Bill 2 - Doctors Win Free Speech Fight
A Quebec Superior Court judge has suspended Bill 2, legislation that would have restricted doctors' ability to protest. This landmark ruling protects physicians' freedom of expression rights across Quebec.
$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.
Tilbury murder accused granted bail, family outraged
A Tilbury family is outraged after a woman accused of first-degree murder in their loved one's death was released on bail, sparking concerns about Ontario's justice system and victim rights.
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.
Credit score drops 200+ points over one unpaid bill
A Toronto woman's credit score plummeted by over 200 points due to one unpaid bill she never received. Discover how to protect your credit from similar unexpected hits.
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.
Bill 2: Strike 3 for Quebec Health Care?
Quebec's health care system faces a potential triple threat under Bill 2, with experts warning of devastating consequences for patient care and medical privacy rights across the province.
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.
Saskatoon Family's Hospital Hallway Healthcare Horror
A Saskatchewan family shares their traumatic experience with hallway healthcare at RUH, calling for systemic reforms after their loved one spent days receiving treatment in public corridors.
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.
Indigenous Treaty Mural Unveiled in Toronto During Recognition Week
UFCW Canada and the Moccasin Identifier project collaborate on powerful visual tribute during Treaties Recognition Week, educating Canadians about Indigenous treaty relationships through art.
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