Opponents of Quebec religious symbols bill to appeal decision to maintain law
Groups opposed to Quebec’s secularism law are seeking to appeal a court decision that found it wasn’t necessary to suspend certain provisions of the law. Continue reading
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Quebec court hears challenge against religious symbols bill
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Less than 24 hours after Bill 21 became law, a national Muslim organization and several civil liberties advocates launched a court challenge. Continue reading
Quebec religious symbols bill to be challenged in court
A national Muslim organization is joining civil liberties advocates to launch a court challenge of Quebec’s secularism law less than 24 hours after the legislation was adopted. Continue reading
Feds wins last-ditch reprieve for law which allows prisoner isolation in Canada
Prisoner isolation, declared unconstitutional 18 months ago, will remain legal for now after Canada’s top court granted Ottawa’s urgent request to allow the current law to stay in force for the time being. Continue reading
Canadian Civil Liberties Association files lawsuit over Sidewalk Labs project
The association announced it was filing suit against the federal, provincial and municipal governments as well as Waterfront Toronto. Continue reading
Nova Scotia’s presumed-consent bill for organ donation to address civil liberty concerns
Under the proposed Act, all people in Nova Scotia would be considered potential organ donors unless they opt out. Continue reading
Civil Liberties Association raises concerns with N.S. government’s organ donation plan
A report from the Parliamentary Research Service notes some countries with presumed consent have lower donation rates than Canada, suggesting it’s not always an improvement. Continue reading
Court of Appeal for Ontario sets 15-day cap on solitary confinement
The three-judge appeal panel says legislative safeguards are inadequate to avoid the risk of harm to inmates. Continue reading
Canadian Civil Liberties Association threatens lawsuit over Sidewalk Labs project
In a letter to the prime minister, the premier of Ontario and the mayor of Toronto, the association says the Quayside project should be “reset.” Continue reading
Court dismisses legal challenge over repeal of Ontario sex-ed curriculum
The court said some of the public statements made were “ill-considered,” but did not constitute an infringement of the charter. Continue reading