Not Reserving Judgment

On Episode 8 of Not Reserving Judgment, we explain how C-11, the new online streaming law, impacts free expression by regulating podcasts, YouTube videos (and, yes, pornography); we walk you through a disappointing decision that overturned a judge who wanted to hear evidence of the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines before mandating them against a parent's wishes; and we share our thoughts on Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe's decision to use the notwithstanding clause.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Court overturns GTA judge’s COVID vaccine ruling, slamming use of ‘inflammatory rhetoric’ and ‘personal hypotheses’ (Toronto Star)J.N. v. C.G., 2022 ONSC 1198 (Canlii) Jen Gerson: Do not comply (The Line)Broadcasting Regulatory Policy CRTC 2023-329 and Broadcasting Order CRTC 2023-330 (CRTC)CCF appealing result in legal challenge to BC vaccine passports (CCF)Edwards v Canada (Person's case) (Bailli)Tweet from MP Ryan Turnbull (X.com)Tweet alleging judicial overreach (X.com)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.

On Episode 7 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss Waterloo Region's plan to ticket people for saying mean words, we walk you through what happened at last week's Million March for Children protests and counter-protests, and we update you on the latest in the college of physicians' disciplinary proceedings against lockdown and vaccine critic Dr. Kulvinder Kaur.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:CPSO drops disciplinary proceedings against Ontario physician for opposing harmful Covid policies (Democracy Fund) New anti-hate street harassment bylaw in Waterloo Region counters hate and racism (Waterloo Region Record)The Complexities of Protest and Intolerance: Unraveling the 1 Million March 4 Children (Crier Media)CCF appealing result in legal challenge to BC vaccine passports (CCF)Rumble rejects MP's 'disturbing' letter over Russell Brand income (BBC)Caryma S'ad's tweets (@CarymaRules on X)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.

On Episode 6 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss whether it was right to criminally charge parents who participated in a 'mini convoy' protest in Newfoundland, talk about whether the Conservative Party's policy resolutions make sense, and rip on the Governor General for not understanding her job.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:2 charged with harassment and causing a disturbance after protest at N.L. premier's home (CBC)Conservatives to debate several ‘anti-woke’ policy resolutions at convention (True North)Pablo Rodriguez discusses Bill C-18 (Andrew Lawton)Bracken v. Fort Erie (Town), 2017 ONCA 668 (CanLII)Mary Simon's speech to National Gathering on Unmarked Burials (GG.ca)Mary Simon wins Teddy award for spending nearly $100,000 on airplane meals (Taxpayer.com)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.

On Episode 5 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss the criminal case against Freedom Convoy participants Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, explain why Wasaga Beach's new "car rally" bylaw goes too far, and talk about Denmark's worrying response to Quran burnings, which are protected speech.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Denmark plans jail term for burning Quran in public (BBC)Burning the Quran is offensive. Banning it rewards violent threats. (Washington Post)Boucher v. the King (Supreme Court of Canada)Trial for convoy leaders Lich and Barber starts with police witness (CBC)Town Granted an Injunction by Ontario Superior Court of Justice to Address Planned Illegal Car Rally (Wasaga Beach)City of Edmonton faces legal action for homeless encampment evictions (Calgary Herald)The Regional Municipality of Waterloo v. Persons Unknown (CanLII)Tanudjaja v. Canada (CanLII)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.

On Episode 4 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss the legality of forcing repeat violent offenders into treatment, explain why a proposal to criminalize residential school "denialism" is a grave threat to free expression, and talk about whether it's OK for wannabe judges to attend partisan fundraisers.Stories discussed in this week's episode:Man guilty of TTC assaults a ‘danger to the public’ without antipsychotic treatment, judge finds (Toronto Star)High-level judges may have paid to meet Trudeau before their appointments (National Post)Special interlocutor hopeful new Justice Minister will act to address residential school denialism (Globe and Mail)Howard Anglin: A return to order: Canada is crumbling—And our leaders’ solutions are delusionally wrong (The Hub)12-Year-Old Boy Removed From School Over 'Don't Tread on Me' Patch (Reason)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.

On Episode 3 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss whether a hidden camera can turn consensual sex into sexual assault, ask whether wildfire travel bans went too far, and get into the debate over whether provinces can require parental consent before schools socially transition children. 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.

On Episode 2 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss whether the Greenbelt scandal is a scandal, explain judicial reforms that could turn Israel into a Canada-style backwater, and ask if it would be kosher to ban a political party before it bans you.Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation.

On Episode 1 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss new numbers from Quebec that show more doctors are going private, ask whether affirmative action has gone too far, and consider whether Canadians will ever get compensated for COVID-19 lockdowns.