Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms

• Quebec’s use of notwithstanding clause in language law opens constitutional debate

  Federal Justice Minister David Lametti and other critics of Bill 96 say Quebec's use of that clause shuts down debate and prevents a proper judicial review of the legislation.

  Politics

  May 29
  
• Should COVID-19 vaccines be mandatory for healthcare workers? Experts weigh in

  There are growing calls from doctors and medical groups to make COVID-19 vaccinations compulsory for healthcare workers in Canada.

  Health

  Jul 25, 2021
  
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• Long-awaited challenge to Quebec’s school board reform begins in superior court

  The first day of hearings saw members of Quebec English-language school boards argue against the provincial government's changes to the school board system.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2021
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• Calgary city council denounces acts and symbols of hatred at weekend protest

  Calgary city council is denouncing the actions and symbols used by protestors on the steps of city hall, including the use of lit tiki torches.

  Canada

  Mar 1, 2021
• How Canadian Charter rights are playing into Alberta pastor’s fight against COVID-19 charges

  While pastor James Coates' legal team will argue his COVID-19 related charges violate his Charter rights, legal experts believe that won't hold up in court.

  Crime

  Feb 22, 2021
• No plans in Ottawa for conversion therapy bylaw, mayor says after Kingston moves toward ban

  Ottawa's mayor says he does not immediately plan follow in Kingston's lead to ban conversion therapy practices municipally, citing concerns of a legal challenge.

  Health

  Jan 18, 2021
• When are you actually allowed to travel and how will the government check?

  Weighing public health concerns against Canadians' charter rights has been a delicate balance for the government.

  Canada

  Jan 7, 2021
• After B.C. church fined for holding service, some question if order violates Charter rights

  The church was fined $2,300 as all in-person services are currently suspended until at least Dec. 7.

  Health

  Nov 30, 2020
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• Bill 21: Closing arguments begin in court challenge to Quebec secularism law

  The law, known as Bill 21, bans public sector workers deemed to be in positions of authority, including police officers and teachers, from wearing religious symbols while on the job.

  Canada

  Nov 30, 2020
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• Canadian Senators mull how far to go to protect charter rights in assisted dying bill

  There was a strong message conveyed to cabinet ministers last week as senators grilled them on the Trudeau government's bill to expand access to medical assistance in dying.

  Canada

  Nov 29, 2020