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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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- 2 days ago26 min
Episode 157: Why firearms owners are challenging the Carney government at the Supreme Court of Canada
In Episode 157, we explain why firearms owners are challenging the Carney government at the Supreme Court of Canada (and why all Canadians should care). Plus, we reveal some new surprising polling results that show which groups are most open to major health care reform. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Poll: Half of Canadians have avoided seeking medical attention for a health issue because of wait times (TheCCF.ca)Firearms Variants Prohibition (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.
- 1 weeks ago1h 3m
Meet the newest member of freedom's legal team, former Attorney General Bronwyn Eyre
Instead of the weekly podcast, please enjoy this recording of the CCF's Town Hall with Senior Counsel Bronwyn Eyre, a former Minister of Justice and Attorney General for Saskatchewan. Eyre tells us about her most controversial decisions and the types of cases she plans to work on.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 156: New docs show Pierre Trudeau was WARNED War Measures Act not necessary
In Episode 156, we tell you about newly-uncovered documents that show Pierre Trudeau was warned he didn't need emergency powers during the October Crisis. Plus, we tell you about a case that will decide when employees need to turn over work chats. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:CCF to intervene in Binance case at Supreme Court to protect employee privacy (TheCCF.ca)Binance Holdings Limited v. Ontario Securities Commission, 2025 ONCA 751Supreme Court to Announce Whether It Will Hear Emergencies Act Appeal (TheCCF.ca)Fifty-six years ago, Pierre Trudeau invoked the War Measures Act. He was more hesitant than many think (The Globe and Mail)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 156: Documents reveal Pierre Trudeau was WARNED War Measures Act not necessary
In Episode 156, we tell you about newly-uncovered documents that show Pierre Trudeau was warned he didn't need emergency powers during the October Crisis. Plus, we tell you about a case that will decide when employees need to turn over work chats.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:CCF to intervene in Binance case at Supreme Court to protect employee privacy (TheCCF.ca)Binance Holdings Limited v. Ontario Securities Commission, 2025 ONCA 751Supreme Court to Announce Whether It Will Hear Emergencies Act Appeal (TheCCF.ca)Fifty-six years ago, Pierre Trudeau invoked the War Measures Act. He was more hesitant than many think (The Globe and Mail)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 ago33 min
Episode 155: Supreme Court upholds lighter sentence for Aboriginal man who beat up Aboriginal girlfriend
In Episode 155, we explain why the federal "no more pipelines" law was struck down by an Alberta court for the second time. Plus, we walk through a Supreme Court of Canada decision that upheld a light sentence given to an Aboriginal man who beat up his Aboriginal girlfriend.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:R. v. Cope, 2026 SCC 32 Alberta Court of Appeal says Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional (Global News)Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2026 ABCA 320Sentence tossed after man killed in 2021 "speaks" in AI video shown in Arizona court (CBS News)Court Again Finds Federal “No More Pipelines” Law Unconstitutional (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.
- 3 weeks ago33 min
Episode 155: Supreme Court upholds lighter sentence for Aboriginal man who beat up Aboriginal girlfriend
In Episode 155, we explain why the federal "no more pipelines" law was struck down by an Alberta court for the second time. Plus, we walk through a Supreme Court of Canada decision that upheld a light sentence given to an Aboriginal man who beat up his Aboriginal girlfriend.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:R. v. Cope, 2026 SCC 32 Alberta Court of Appeal says Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional (Global News)Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2026 ABCA 320Sentence tossed after man killed in 2021 "speaks" in AI video shown in Arizona court (CBS News)Court Again Finds Federal “No More Pipelines” Law Unconstitutional (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.
- Oct 7, 202635 min
Episode 154: Tech Companies LEAVING Canada, and Do we have the Right to Deal Drugs?
In Episode 154, Alexander and Christine discuss the consequences of the Lawful Access Act—even before the law is passed—and the British Columbia Supreme Court's reasons in the case of R v Kalicum, 2026 BCSC 1855; the so-called 'right to deal drugs' case.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Toronto-based VPN provider plans to quit Canada over lawful-access bill (Globe & Mail)Judge tosses drug trafficking convictions for B.C. compassion club founders after constitutional challenge (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.
- Sep 30, 202628 min
Episode 153: Alberta journalist launches freedom of the press challenge after illegal hospitals ban
In Episode 153, we tell you about our new freedom of the press case, supporting an independent journalist banned from Alberta Health Services property for trying to do his job. Plus, we update you on the latest developments in the Cowichan Tribes aboriginal title litigation.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Montrose Properties appeals rejection to be party to Cowichan case (Richmond News)Indigenous title ruling could trigger total real estate collapse (Juno News)CCF challenges province-wide ban on journalist entering Alberta Health Services property (TheCCF.ca)Judge tosses drug trafficking convictions for B.C. compassion club founders after constitutional challenge (CBC News)If the BC Conservatives win, Doerkson's status as premier could be challenged in court: Sharma (Business in Vancouver)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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