William Whatcott to Continue Anti-Gay Pamphleting Despite SCC Ruling
Despite the ruling earlier in the week by the Supreme Court of Canada on anti-gay speech flyers, William Whatcott says he intends to continue his anti-gay activism and pamphleting.
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SCC Upholds Anti-Hate Provisions in Saskatchewan Human Rights Law
On February 27th, the Supreme Court of Canada upheld the main anti-hate provisions in Saskatchewan’s human rights law, ruling that the anti-gay speech in flyers distributed by Christian activist William Whatcott is not protected by the Charter. In the process,…
Idle No More Protests Taken to the UN
Twenty Canadian first nations, most of them Cree, have made two presentations before the UN Committee on the Elimination of Racial Discrimination in Geneva on Friday.
Justice Department Breaches Duty to Vet New Laws?
Last Month, Edgar Schmidt, member of the federal Justice Department since 1998, accused his department of short-circuiting a legal requirement that new laws be vetted to see whether they comply with the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. He has…
Reference to SCC on Changing the Senate
The federal government is urging the Supreme Court of Canada to study its Senate reform proposals as quickly as possible in the wake of controversies over senators’ expenses, their residency situations, and the arrest of Conservative Patrick Brazeau on assault…
Ambassador for Religious Freedom Appointment Raises Criticisms
Approximately two years after making his promise to name Canada’s first Ambassador for Religious Freedom, Prime Minister Stephen Harper is set to the announcement Tuesday at a Toronto-area mosque and community centre. Harper has invited representatives of a diverse array…
NDP Pat Martin Faces Conflict of Interest Complaint over Legal Defence Fund
NDP MP Pat Martin faces some criticism over his legal defence fund.
Justice Minister to Reveal New Legislation on Emergency Wiretapping
Following the Supreme Court of Canada’s decision last April that emergency wiretapping without a warrant is unconstitutional, Justice Minister Rob Nicholson is expected to unveil new legislation Monday.
Federal Court Rules Employers Cannot Discriminate Based on Family Obligations
The Federal Court has ruled in a landmark decision that employers cannot discriminate against employees with family obligations. Federal Court Justice Leonard Mandamin wrote, “I find there was evidence before the tribunal supporting its conclusion that Ms. Johnston [the plaintiff]…
Air Canada to Appeal Quebec Superior Ruling
Air Canada has decided to appeal a Quebec court ruling, which held that Air Canada has to keep its heavy maintenance operations in Montreal open.