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The Justice Report: July 2013

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Wednesday, July 31, 2013. How Human Rights Codes Chill Free Expression. A few days ago, I submitted an article containing the phrase “schizophrenic mentality” to a newspaper editor. I used the phrase to describe the thought processes of politicians and bureaucrats who are capable of holding contradictory principles simultaneously. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Search the Justice Report. Subscribe to the Justice Report. Connect with the CCF. Subscribe to our mailing list.

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The Justice Report: January 2014

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Tuesday, January 28, 2014. On February 5th, 2014, the Canadian Constitution Foundation. Will ask the Ontario Court of Appeal whether the government can take away your freedom to eat foods to promote your health when those foods cause harm to no one. CCF client, Michael Schmidt. The sale, distribution, and delivery of unpasteurized milk is illegal in Ontario, but it is not illegal for individuals to consume unpasteurized milk if they can acquire it. But unknown to Michael, secret agents from the governmen...

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The Justice Report: No Clear Separation of Church and State in Canada

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Wednesday, December 19, 2012. No Clear Separation of Church and State in Canada. Reported on December 19, 2012 that a disgruntled Saskatoon resident is about to launch a human rights complaint against the city of Saskatoon for placing the words “Merry Christmas” on its buses. The media coverage surrounding this issue has made me realize that many Canadians are confused about whether the Charter. Is a phrase in the 1st Amendment of the U.S. Bill of Rights. In Canada even though she is the Supreme Governor.

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The Justice Report: January 2013

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Tuesday, January 08, 2013. The Evisceration of Liberty in Canadian Courts. Today, the Fraser Institute. Published a new book: Towards a WorldWide Index on Human Freedom. In it, youll find a chapter written by the legal team at the Canadian Constitution Foundation. Our chapter is about The Evisceration of Liberty in Canadian Courts. Friday, January 04, 2013. Ian Thomson acquitted, but may face Crown appeal. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Search the Justice Report. Subscribe to the Justice Report. The Eviscer...

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The Justice Report: What's the Purpose of a Constitution Anyway?

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Monday, June 20, 2011. What's the Purpose of a Constitution Anyway? What is the purpose of our constitution? The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Limits government authority. The Charter prevents both the provincial and federal governments from enacting “unconstitutional” laws. Section 2 of the Charter provides a good example. Section 2(b). The Constitution Act, 1867. Originally called the British North America Act, 1867, also limits government authority. Sections 91 and 92. Connect with the CCF.

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The Justice Report: March 2013

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Friday, March 15, 2013. William Whatcott Makes a Motion for Rehearing. On March 14, 2013, William Whatcott. Made a motion for a rehearing at the Supreme Court of Canada. Just a few weeks prior, the SCC ruled that Whatcott infringed the section 14(1). Hate speech prohibition of the Saskatchewan Human Rights Code. In the case Saskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v. Whatcott. Monday, March 11, 2013. Why Chief Justice McLachlin Went Over to the Dark Side. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Connect with the CCF.

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The Justice Report: October 2012

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Tuesday, October 30, 2012. Confusing Compulsion for Freedom. The  Toronto Sun. 160;reported yesterday that one of the reasons the . 160;student protests were so well-organized last spring is because the protesters were receiving financial help from unions across the country. Tags: freedom of association. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Search the Justice Report. Subscribe to the Justice Report. Connect with the CCF. Subscribe to our mailing list. No Clear Separation of Church and State in Canada.

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The Justice Report: November 2012

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Thursday, November 15, 2012. Conflicting Rights" Means Phony Rights. A spokesman for the Ontario Human Rights Commission has finally admitted what was obvious to any thinking person from the very inception of the Human Rights Code: namely, that the code would eventually start generating numerous problems over so-called “conflicting rights”. The admission can be found in this Toronto Star article: “Woman denied haircut goes to Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario.”. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom).

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The Justice Report: August 2013

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Tuesday, August 20, 2013. Help Expose Corruption in the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA). The CRA doesn’t want people to know that some of its auditors are corrupt. It doesn’t want Canadians to hear about CRA employees who have asked taxpayers for bribes in exchange for favourable treatment—or even fair treatment. Subscribe to: Posts (Atom). Search the Justice Report. Subscribe to the Justice Report. Connect with the CCF. Subscribe to our mailing list. No Clear Separation of Church and State in Canada.