Senator's Amendment on Residential School Denialism Dangerous
Sen. Nancy Karetak-Lindell proposed an amendment to criminalize residential school denialism, but it was voted down. 32 senators supported it, raising concerns about free speech.
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Court Jesters: Canada's Nuttiest Judges and Their Wacky Rulings
A decade of activist Canadian judges has eroded public trust. From bike lane Charter rights to leniency for violent criminals, here are the most controversial rulings.
B.C. Supreme Court Upholds 'Sovereign' Man's Conviction
The B.C. Supreme Court has upheld the conviction of a man claiming sovereignty who refused to identify himself to police, reinforcing legal obligations to comply with police requests for identification in Canada.
Van Geyn: Bill C-22 Threatens Privacy, Not Crime
Christine Van Geyn argues that Bill C-22, the Lawful Access Act, ignores constitutional privacy protections, citing historical and philosophical insights on surveillance.
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Ontario Joins Challenge to Federal Gun Buyback Program
Ontario Premier Doug Ford joins Alberta and Saskatchewan in challenging the federal gun buyback program at the Supreme Court, citing ineffectiveness and high costs.
Senate Rejects Residential School Denialism Criminalization
The Canadian Senate voted 41-32 to reject a proposed amendment criminalizing residential school denialism, a move praised as a victory for free speech and common sense.
Memo to Carney: Antisemitic Attacks on Israel Target Jews
Lorrie Goldstein argues that the Canadian government's failure to confront antisemitism endangers Jews, as silence gives consent to blaming Jews for Israel's actions.
Senate Votes to Jail Canadians for Residential School Denialism
The Canadian Senate passed an amendment to the Combatting Hate Act criminalizing residential school denialism, with penalties of up to two years in prison.
Liberals refuse to split lawful access bill section
The Liberal government has rejected Conservative demands to separate a contentious part of the lawful access bill, citing national security concerns.
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Criminalizing Denialism Won't Help Reconciliation
Aaron Pete argues that criminalizing residential school denialism could hinder reconciliation by turning contested historical debates into legal hazards, risking free speech and nuance.
Senate Criminalizes Residential School Denialism Amid Unproven Claims
Canada's Senate committee amends hate crime bill to criminalize residential school denialism, despite unproven claims of 215 burials at Kamloops school, sparking debate on truth and reconciliation.
Blame Province for High Taxes, Loss of Services
Readers criticize Alberta's UCP government for rising education taxes and reduced school funding, while also debating bike commuting and coal mining support.
Dubai's Normal Surface Hides Deeper Strains
Dubai appears to return to normal as tourists come back, but beneath the surface, economic and social issues persist, with some countries still warning against travel.
Amnesty International Canada to Intervene in Sask. Pronoun Case
Amnesty International Canada will intervene in the Saskatchewan school pronoun law case at the Supreme Court, arguing the law violates students' rights and freedoms.
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Google warns police bill could enable foreign interference
Google and Apple warn that Canada's Bill C-22 threatens encryption and could facilitate foreign interference, while Liberal MPs push back during committee hearings.
Smith's Constitutional Adviser Resigns
Jason Stephan, constitutional adviser to Alberta Premier Smith, resigns effective immediately. The departure raises questions about provincial-federal relations and constitutional strategies.
Ontario Spring Justice Bill: Key Highlights
Ontario's new spring justice bill introduces measures to enhance public safety, including a high-risk offender registry and increased penalties for violent crimes.
Judge Hallucinates Homelessness as Race or Sex
An Ontario Superior Court ruling likens homelessness to race or sex under Charter rights, sparking debate on judicial overreach and urban governance.
Stand-alone hate crime offence urged to boost prosecutions
Experts recommend a stand-alone hate crime offence to enhance investigation and prosecution of hate crimes in Canada, addressing current legal gaps.
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Lawsuit: Broker Denied Land Over Jewish Ancestry
A real estate broker sues Return to the Land, alleging she was denied land in Arkansas due to Jewish ancestry and interracial family, violating fair housing laws.
South Africanization of B.C.: DRIPA and Retributive Renaming
Geoff Russ argues that B.C.'s obsession with renaming places under DRIPA mirrors post-apartheid South Africa's punitive politics, undermining democracy.
Sask. man loses appeal in COVID-19 vaccine avoidance case
The Saskatchewan Court of Appeal has denied Michael Gordon Jackson's appeal against a ruling related to taking his daughter to avoid a COVID-19 vaccine, upholding the original decision.
Pastor: No Separation of Church and State
Reverend Lorenzo Sewell argued against church-state separation, stating Jesus was a politician and that the church should lead the state, echoing the Religious Liberty Commission's views.
Winnipeg Mayor Eyes Legal Challenge to Drug Detention Bill
Winnipeg's mayor is examining a legal challenge to Manitoba's drug detention bill, citing concerns over potential wrongful detentions raised by the former chief psychiatrist.
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NDP MLA: Smith's Comment on Ruling 'Dangerous'
NDP MLA Rakhi Pancholi criticizes Premier Smith for calling a judge's decision to throw out a separatist petition undemocratic, calling it dangerous for democracy.
Stay Free Alberta Appeals Federal Ruling on Separation Petition
Stay Free Alberta files an appeal against a federal decision that struck down its separation petition, citing constitutional arguments and public support.
Bill C-22 Threatens Civil Liberties, Experts Warn
Adrienne Batra and political columnists discuss how Bill C-22 could disrupt Canadians' online experience and threaten civil liberties. Watch the debate.
Parties must clean up nomination races before government steps in
Chris Selley argues that political parties must reform nomination processes amid allegations of vote-buying and irregularities in Ontario Liberal race.
Take Back Alberta, Parker Fight Election Fines Over Charter
Take Back Alberta and David Parker are challenging $120,000 in fines from Elections Alberta, arguing that election finance laws violate the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
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US Law Firms Fight Trump Sanctions in Appeals Court
U.S. law firms are urging an appeals court to maintain a block on Trump's sanctions against them, arguing the measures are unconstitutional and threaten legal independence.
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