Ontario's attorney general argues that Supreme Court-imposed restrictions on the notwithstanding clause would cause irreparable harm to Canadian federalism, as hearings on Quebec's Bill 21 continue.
The U.S. Supreme Court has ruled in favor of Cox Communications in a major copyright dispute with record labels over digital downloads, setting a significant precedent for internet service providers.
Prime Minister Mark Carney condemns Air Canada CEO Michael Rousseau's unilingual English video offering condolences for two pilots killed in a crash, calling it a 'lack of compassion'.
The Supreme Court of Canada hears arguments on Quebec's Bill 21, with the federal government urging limits on the notwithstanding clause, while provinces defend its broad use.
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The Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Cox Communications is not liable for copyright violations by its customers, reversing a lower court's decision in a case led by Sony Music Entertainment.
The Supreme Court of Canada's hearings on Quebec's Bill 21 have drawn criticism for resembling a parliamentary committee, with concerns about judicial overreach and reinterpretation of the notwithstanding clause.
The Canadian government under Mark Carney is reviving controversial online censorship legislation with input from the Canadian Anti-Hate Network, raising free speech concerns.
Chief Justice Richard Wagner's comments on the Freedom Convoy as 'anarchy' and the Liberal government's appeal of the Emergencies Act ruling raise concerns over democratic oversight and power structures in Canada.
Ontario Premier Doug Ford claims the privacy commissioner's resistance to proposed record access limits is motivated by politics, sparking debate over government transparency.
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Columnist Chris Selley argues that Canada's notwithstanding clause serves as a crucial defense against potential authoritarian overreach, contrasting it with Quebec's Bill 21 religious symbols ban and dismissing comparisons to U.S. political dynamics.
Four provincial premiers have jointly called for a reformed judicial appointment process that gives provinces meaningful input in selecting judges for superior courts and courts of appeal in their jurisdictions.
Quebec's government told the Supreme Court there should be no new restrictions on the use of the notwithstanding clause, even if a future tyrant could abuse it, during hearings on Bill 21.
A Tennessee library director refuses to relocate over 100 children's books with LGBTQ+ themes, calling it viewpoint discrimination and a First Amendment violation, as the board considers her termination.
Justice Minister Sean Fraser has formally declined a request from four premiers seeking enhanced provincial input in appointing superior and appeal court judges, reaffirming federal authority over the judicial selection process.
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Lawyers representing the Quebec government argued at the Supreme Court of Canada that Bill 21, the province's secularism law, is a legitimate exercise of provincial authority, sparking protests outside the courthouse.
Four premiers from Alberta, Saskatchewan, Ontario, and Quebec have jointly requested enhanced collaboration in federal judicial appointments, but Justice Minister Sean Fraser remains non-committal to their proposal.
Quebec tells Supreme Court that voters, not judges, should determine the fate of Bill 21, defending its use of the notwithstanding clause to shield the secularism law from Charter scrutiny.
Four Canadian premiers are advocating for increased provincial influence in the appointment of superior and appeal court judges, citing concerns over federal overreach and the need for regional representation in the judiciary.
German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier cautions that Donald Trump's potential return to the White House could severely strain transatlantic relations, highlighting concerns over tariffs and diplomatic ties.
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Edmonton Journal readers criticize Alberta's UCP government for scapegoating minorities on immigration and restricting MAID freedoms, calling for collaborative governance.
An Ottawa lawyer expresses constitutional concerns about Bill C-22, which grants law enforcement expanded access to private communications while potentially compromising Charter protections.
A letter to the editor argues that changing party leaders won't fix Canada's political system. The solution? A proportional electoral system that separates party and candidate votes.
A former chief of the Federation of Sovereign Indigenous Nations has condemned what he calls 'atrocious' financial mismanagement, as the organization faces a court order to repay $29 million in misused funds.
Opponents argue Quebec's secularism law violates multiple Charter rights and could prompt Supreme Court to reconsider limits of the notwithstanding clause during historic hearings.
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The federal government under Mark Carney is asking the Supreme Court to impose new restrictions on how provinces can use Section 33 of the Charter, potentially altering constitutional balance.
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear a constitutional challenge to Quebec's Bill 21, which bans religious symbols for public sector workers, with Sikh and Muslim groups leading the case.
The Supreme Court of Canada will hear arguments on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, focusing on the use of the notwithstanding clause. This landmark case could redefine religious freedom and provincial powers in Canada.
The Supreme Court of Canada hearings on Bill 21 this week highlight critical figures, including case duration and legal arguments, shaping the debate on secularism and religious freedoms.
The Supreme Court of Canada hears arguments on Quebec's Bill 21, with the controversial notwithstanding clause at the center of the legal debate over religious symbols.
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