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University of Lethbridge being sued by controversial prof for violating freedom of expressionFrances Widdowson, a controversial professor who previously taught at MRU, is suing the University of Lethbridge for allegedly violating freedoms of expression and assembly.PoliticsAug 3, 2023
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B.C.’s top court tosses guilty pleas, orders new trial amid Charter claimB.C.'s top court has overturned guilty pleas and ordered a new trial for a man who it says was unaware the pleas would prevent him from claiming his Charter rights were violated.CrimeMar 6, 2023
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Wage cap law does not infringe on Charter, Ontario says in Bill 124 caseThe province says Ontario's wage-cap law on public-sector workers does not infringe constitutional rights.PoliticsSep 19, 2022
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Montreal’s construction charter aims to end roadwork chaos, but critics have doubtsThe city announced it was creating a "charter of work sites'' that promises to ensure better mobility, safety and co-ordination around construction projects.NewsMay 22, 2021
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Coronavirus: Atlantic farmers seek federal answers on temporary foreign worker programAtlantic Canadian farmers are waiting for word from the federal government about how the country's temporary foreign worker program is going to work this year.EconomyFeb 4, 2021
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Group takes B.C. government to court over COVID-19 ban on in-person church servicesThe group, which includes 16 individuals and churches, argues the ban on in-person services violates their constitutional rights and is disproportionate to the threat of COVID-19.HealthJan 10, 2021
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Federal court hears ‘complex’ case of ousted Thunderchild First Nation councillorFormer Thunderchild First Nation councillor Michael Linklater was removed from office because he doesn't live on reserve.PoliticsOct 28, 2020
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Saskatchewan band councillor ousted from role flags potential charter infringementMichael Linklater was ousted as councillor for Thunderchild First Nation because he doesn’t live on the reserve.PoliticsAug 13, 2020
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Ontario didn’t drop the constitutional ‘nuclear bomb’ — but Doug Ford isn’t disarming it, eitherThe threatened use of the notwithstanding clause isn't a bug in a bumbling process, but a feature, Matt Gurney says.CommentarySep 19, 2018
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St-Hubert Airport launches new runway in bid to become Montreal’s No. 2For years, Trudeau Airport in Dorval has been the only true player for passenger air traffic. Officials in St-Hubert are hoping a runway expansion could change that.Aug 30, 2018
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