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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.
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- 4 days ago25 min
Episode 144: Alberta Health Services BANS journalist just doing his job. Plus, protest leader faces terror charges.
In Episode 144, we tell you about a trespass notice given to an independent journalist in Alberta who was just trying to do his job. Plus, we discuss a terrorism charge laid against a Toronto pro-Palestinian protester who allegedly assisted Hamas.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Pro-Palestinian protester facing terror charge was a focal point of past controversy (Globe and Mail)Man charged with terrorism offence following investigation into alleged conduct at demonstrations, Bay Street and Front Street West (Toronto Police)Mocha Bezirgan X postMultani v. Commission scolaire Marguerite-Bourgeoys, 2006 SCC 6(Supreme Court of Canada)Police stop Rebel billboard truck, investigating alleged 'hate crime' (Rebel News)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.
- 1 weeks ago41 min
Episode 143: Freedom Convoy organizer GUILTY of intimidation, could face longer sentence
In Episode 143, we explain why billionaire businessman Frank Stronach is no longer guilty of sexual assault after a judge declared a mistrial, and why the acquittal of Freedom Convoy organizer Pat King on the charge of intimidation was overturned by the Ontario Court of Appeal. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Judge declares mistrial in businessman Frank Stronach's sexual assault conviction (CBC News)Policiers insultés et ridiculisés: Mohamed Bekkali arrêté et accusé au criminel (TVA)R. v. King, 2026 ONCA 522 (CanLII)Pat King to be re-sentenced for intimidation after losing appeal (Ottawa Citizen)How I Faced Off Against the Freedom Convoy—and Won Over Its Supporters (The Walrus)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.
- 2 weeks ago34 min
Episode 142: NO JAIL for Ontario man who repeatedly sexually abused sister from age 12
In Episode 142, we tell you about a victory for free speech after a court rules Ontario can't ban billboards just because they criticize politicians and public health officials. Plus, a horrific Ontario incest case shows why the reasonable hypotheticals doctrine isn't so reasonable after all. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:R. v. D.C. #2, 2026 ONSC 3029 (CanLii)Katerberg v. Ontario (Ministry of Transportation), 2026 ONSC 3991 (CanLII)Judge says it would be 'cruel and unusual' to send Ontario man who sexually assaulted 12-year-old sister to jail (National Post)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.
- 3 weeks ago34 min
Episode 141: B.C. secretly negotiating to give away up to 11% of the province to tiny First Nation
In Episode 141, we tell you about reporting that says B.C. may be about to recognize the Tahltan have Aboriginal title over up to 11% of the province. Plus, we explain what's in the Ministry of Industry memo that says the government could start suing over misinformation on social media.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Backed by Ottawa, BC negotiates governance, Aboriginal title in mineral-rich northwest (Northern Beat)The Greatness of the Constitution Shines in the Birthright Citizenship Case (The Free Press)Would Sue Over Social Posts (Blacklock's Reporter)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.
- Jun 30, 202631 min
Episode 140: Did Muskoka drag critic commit hate speech? Plus, HALF of criminal charges stayed or withdrawn.
In Episode 140, we tell you about the case of a Muskoka, Ontario, drag performance critic charged with criminal hate speech. Plus we discuss a new report that shows half of criminal charges in Canada are stayed or withdrawn. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:‘Very vocal, very harassing and very bigoted’: Protester arrested at Muskoka Pride drag show (Gravenhurst Banner)Justice delayed: Nearly 60% of violent crime cases are stayed or withdrawn in Canada (The Hub)‘Occasionally Checks’ Judges (Blacklock's Reporter)Oops? NPR retracts Samuel Alito’s retirement (Bing)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.
- Jun 24, 202637 min
Episode 139: Ancient remains could cost renovating Ontario couple $1 million. Plus, Carney's Supreme Court pick.
In Episode 139, we tell you about the case of an Ontario couple who could be on the hook for $1 million or more in archeology and reconciliation fees, after finding ancient remains on their property. Plus, we tell you about Justice Glenn Joyal, the newest member of the Supreme Court.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Alberta enacts a U.S.-style two-tier health care system (Policy Alternatives)Quebec town officially recognizes trees as sentient living beings with their own rights (National Post)The Honourable Glenn D. Joyal's questionnaire (Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada)Indigenous ancestral remains found on Ontario property could cost this couple $319K (CBC News)Carney nominates Manitoba’s Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court (Globe and Mail)Buried Costs: One Family's Fight for Their Property (TheCCF.ca)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.
- Jun 17, 202640 min
Episode 138: Did the government take taxi drivers' property? Plus, what happened in the Pride flag case.
In Episode 138, we update you on the case of a small-town mayor fined for opposing a Pride proclamation, and we explain why we think the Quebec government owes taxi drivers for taking their property. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week go to the CCLA and Amber Mac.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Quebec taxi permit holders are asking the Supreme Court to hear their case (CityNews)Court orders Quebec to pay former taxi permit holders $219 million (Montreal Gazette)Ontario court dismisses Township of Emo’s request for review of Human Rights Tribunal ruling (YourSunsetCountry.ca)Borderland Pride v. Corporation of the Township of Emo, 2024 HRTO 1651 (CanLii)Josh Dehaas: Carney's plot to censor the entire internet (National Post)Ottawa is trying to censor AI chatbots with new online harms law (The Hub)Stop Internet Censorship Petition (TheCCF.ca)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.
- Jun 11, 202645 min
Carney plans to CENSOR AI & social media. The biggest threat to free speech threat in decades?
In Episode 137, we explain why the Carney government's plan to regulate artificial intelligence and social media may be the biggest threat to free speech in decades. Plus, Ontario’s Court of Appeal overturns ruling that found a law blocking animal activists from farms violated free speech.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, Explained (TheCCF.ca)Safe Social Media Act Animal Justice v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2026 ONCA 380 (CanLii)Alberta town orders removal of pro-separation billboard, calling it a 'nuisance' (CBC News)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.
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