Achievements
It is the responsibility of the judiciary to hold the government accountable for respecting our Charter rights, but only if someone takes the initiative to bring these matters before the courts.
That is a role that the Justice Centre has undertaken to fill for over a decade. Each case can contribute to protecting the Charter rights of Canadians in a variety of ways.
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Aug 22nd, 2023
Pastor spent 5 weeks in jail for holding church services: R v. James Coates
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Aug 1st, 2023
Challenging the constitutionality of Alberta’s public health measures: Ingram et al v. Alberta
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Jun 9th, 2023
Ontario couple charged for protesting lockdowns: R v. Richard Bostock / Valerie Bostock
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May 25th, 2023
Teenager ticketed for playing basketball alone, charge withdrawn: R v. Vogelsang
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Mar 6th, 2023
Beaudoin et al v. British Columbia and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry
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Nov 17th, 2022
Fairview Baptist Church pastor charged with violating PHO: R v. Timothy Stephens / Stephens v. AHS et al
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Sep 16th, 2022
EI Benefits Denied for Refusing Vaccine: Timothy Conlon v. Canada Employment Insurance Commission
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Feb 1st, 2022
Victory for Charter rights and freedoms as Québec scraps punitive tax against vaccine-free
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Dec 17th, 2021
NB Government and farmers market back down on mandating vaccines for grocery shopping
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Dec 17th, 2021
Manitoba removes ban on drive-in church services after threat of court action
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Aug 31st, 2021
Student reinstated after University of Winnipeg had kicked her out for attending peaceful outdoor protest
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