Show overview
Not Reserving Judgment has been publishing since 2023, and across the 3 years since has built a catalogue of 142 episodes. That works out to roughly 100 hours of audio in total. Releases follow a weekly cadence.
Episodes typically run thirty-five to sixty minutes — most land between 37 min and 51 min — and the run-time is fairly consistent across the catalogue. None of the episodes are flagged explicit by the publisher. It is catalogued as a EN-language News show.
The show is actively publishing — the most recent episode landed 5 days ago, with 25 episodes already out so far this year. The busiest year was 2024, with 50 episodes published. Published by Canadian Constitution Foundation.
From the publisher
In each episode of Not Reserving Judgment, Canadian Constitution Foundation Executive Director Joanna Baron, Litigation Director Christine Van Geyn, and Counsel Josh Dehaas walk you though the latest Canadian constitutional law headlines, update you on our litigation, and share our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.
Latest Episodes
View all 142 episodesEpisode 139: Ancient remains could cost renovating Ontario couple $1 million. Plus, Carney's Supreme Court pick.
Episode 138: Did the government take taxi drivers' property? Plus, what happened in the Pride flag case.
Carney plans to CENSOR AI & social media. The biggest threat to free speech threat in decades?
Episode 136: B.C. city CENSORS comedy. Plus, Bill C-9 could criminalize residential school 'denialism'
Episode 135: Judge finds Waterloo can't shut down homeless encampment. Plus, Alberta votes.
Episode 134: B.C. tribunal finds classical liberalism is NOT a protected belief. Plus, a new tort is born.
Episode 133: Edmonton Police use bodycams with FACIAL RECOGNITION. Plus, Kelowna v 'freedom rallies'
Episode 132: Conservatives and libertarians clash in Ottawa. Plus, a victory for free speech.
Episode 131: Did ARRESTING Professor Widdowson violate the Charter? Plus, N.S. BANS naming kid who die in care.
Episode 130: Liberals to use majority to CENSOR online speech. Plus, court strikes down N.S. woods ban.
Episode 129: Is floor crossing ILLEGAL? Plus, federal research funding BLOCKS non-disabled and men.
Episode 128: Is Canada's high-speed rail plan DOOMED already? Plus, Quebec to BAN prayer in more places.
Episode 127: Bill C-22 would make telecoms TRACK YOUR LOCATION. Plus, getting politics out of education?
In Episode 127, we consider whether Ontario's and Alberta's attempts to get politics out of the classroom will help or hinder freedom of expression. Plus, we explain our concerns with C-22, a federal bill that would require telecom companies to keep track device locations for one year.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Ford government warns school boards to keep graduation ceremonies ‘apolitical’ (Toronto Star)Bill C-22: An Act respecting lawful access (Parliament of Canada)Ontario education minister tells schools to keep graduation ceremonies strictly ‘apolitical’ (CP24)Alberta Education Bill Entrenches Censorship in Schools (CCLA)'I don't think we need a police state': ATA president worried about Bill 25's impact on schools (Edmonton Journal)Bill 25: An Act to Remove Politics and Ideology from Classrooms and Amend the Education Act, 2026 (Alberta Legislature)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Episode 126: Notwithstanding clause on trial. Plus, why YOU may need a No Trespassing sign.
In Episode 126, we explain what happened this week at the Supreme Court in the notwithstanding clause case, we explain why the R v Singer decision means you should consider putting up a No Trespassing sign. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:How a ban on religious symbols has triggered a Canadian constitutional debate (BBC)R. v. Singer, 2026 SCC 8 (Supreme Court of Canada)Was Upset By Facebook Post (Blacklock's Reporter)Judge cuts down scope of Calgary bubble zone bylaw; CCF calls on city to fully repeal (TheCCF.ca)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Episode 125: FULL RECAP of N.S. woods ban hearing. Plus, no injunction for Al-Quds Day.
In Episode 125, we give you a full recap of the three-day hearing in Halifax into the constitutionality of Nova Scotia's ban on traveling into the woods, and we explain why Ontario Premier Doug Ford's attempt to shut down the Al-Quds Day protest properly failed. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the WeekStories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Final arguments made in Nova Scotia woods ban challenge (CTV News)CCF in Court This Week Challenging Nova Scotia’s Unconstitutional Woods Ban (TheCCF.ca)The Hard Lesson of Al Quds Day: Free Speech Protects the Repugnant (Christine Van Geyn.ca)Al-Quds Day protest proceeds after court rejects Ford’s injunction bid (Global News)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Episode 124: Subsidized Childcare for Refugee CLAIMANTS? Plus, the chances & effects of Alberta separation.
In Episode 124, we explore both the practical and theoretical constitutional consequences of Alberta separation, however unlikely, and particularly for Indigenous groups in that province. Christine explains the recent Kanyinda decision from the Supreme Court of Canada (Quebec (Attorney General) v. Kanyinda, 2026 SCC 7) and it looks like, once again, we have more "bubble zones" to fight.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Protecting access to places of worship, schools (BC Gov News)Marc Miller says Musqueam deal has ‘nothing to do with’ private property (Toronto Star)Quebec (Attorney General) v. Kanyinda, 2026 SCC 7 (Supreme Court Judgments)Indigenous Chiefs gather at legislature, pressure Alberta to quash separatism push (Global News)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Episode 123: ABORIGINAL TITLE in Vancouver? Plus, MANDATORY Indigenous course for Ontario lawyers.
In Episode 123, we explain the new agreement between Canada and the Musqueam Nation recognizing Aboriginal title in Greater Vancouver. Plus, we discuss the new mandatory Indigenous cultural course requirement for all lawyers in the Province of Ontario. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:‘Alarming’: Police monitoring released murderer ‘closely’ as community expresses concern (CP24)A Rights Recognition Agreement (Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada) Approval of an Indigenous cultural training course (Law Society of Ontario)What Does the Musqueam Agreement Mean? (Law for Breakfast)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Episode 122: B.C. man must pay teachers $750,000 (!) for statements on gender. Plus, C-9 gets worse!
In Episode 122, we explain why we're horrified that the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal has ordered former school trustee Barry Neufeld to pay teachers $750,000 for his speech. Plus, we update you on a disturbing new way that Bill C-9 could infringe on freedom of expression.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Bill C-9 to protect indigenous sacred sites including unmarked graves under new hate crime law and C9 is paused (Western Standard)Former B.C. school trustee ordered to pay $750K in discrimination, hate speech complaint (CTV News)Commissioner welcomes decision protecting LGBTQ people from hate speech (BCHRT)Chris Selley: Nobody wants to work in Ottawa, Ottawa unions say (National Post)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Episode 121: THOUGHT POLICE in Ontario? Plus, Supreme Court finds broad mobility right.
In Episode 121, we explain our concerns over Durham Region's new "non-criminal hate incident" reporting program, we discuss the Supreme Court's decision in Taylor, which finds a broad right to free movement in Canada, and we give you our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Community-Based Hate Reporting Program (Durham Region)Met Police says it will no longer investigate non-crime hate incidents (BBC)Harry Miller v. The College of Policing (Judiciary.UK)Harry Miller: Legal victory after alleged transphobic tweets (BBC)CCF Writes to Durham Region Questioning New Offensive Speech Reporting Tool (TheCCF.ca)Supreme Court Sides With CCF: Charter Protects Broad Right to Mobility (TheCCF.ca)CCF Demands Winnipeg Scrap Bylaw That Would Silence Protesters (TheCCF.ca)Taylor v. Newfoundland and Labrador (Supreme Court of Canada)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Episode 120: Manitoba EXPROPRIATES private building. Plus, did RCMP violate a journalist's rights?
In Episode 120, we explain our concerns with Manitoba's expropriation of a long-term care home, discuss a lawsuit alleging the RCMP violated the free expression of a journalist documenting a pipeline controversy, and we introduce our new Counsel, Alexander Surgenor.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Manitoba government plans to expropriate Lemay Forest, turn it into provincial park (CTV Winnipeg)Media harder to identify, RCMP official tells court in press freedom lawsuit (CBC News)CCF Expanding as Canada’s Leading Civil Liberties Charity – Announcing New Counsel (TheCCF.ca)NDP government uses health system expropriation powers for first time, seizes care home (CTV Winnipeg)Press freedom trial in B.C. Supreme Court could have broad implications for journalists in Canada (APTN)RCMP official says journalists were let into pipeline protest camp unless their story 'beggared belief' (CBC News)Josh Dehaas: Carney asks Parliament to give him the power of a king (National Post)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.