Justice Centre intervenes to defend the Charter freedoms of public servants
The Justice Centre intervened in the Supreme Court of Newfoundland and Labrador in support of the Charter rights and freedoms of public servants. This 15-year-old Human Rights Commission case questions whether government can force public servants to comply with Government directives that violate public servants’ sincerely-held religious beliefs, regardless of whether the Government could accommodate those beliefs. At issue is the forced resignation of a distinguished Newfoundland public servant, Desiree Dichmont, from serving as a marriage commissioner, without any accommodation of her...
Read MoreJustice Centre applies to intervene on behalf of Charter freedoms against Alberta election gag law
The Justice Centre has filed an application to intervene in the case of Rebel News Network v. Election Commissioner of Alberta, to argue for freedom of expression. Rebel News Network Ltd. (Rebel Media) is a national online and video-based media company that reports current events and provides commentary on newsworthy topics. In 2018, Rebel Media displayed a billboard on the side of Highway 2 between Calgary and Red Deer, which featured Alberta’s Minister of Education, David Eggen, Premier Rachel Notley, and the website “www.FireEggen.ca.” The billboard ad stated:...
Read MoreOntario Children’s Aid Society asked to stop religious discrimination
The Justice Centre has sent a legal warning letter to Simcoe Muskoka Child, Youth and Family Services (“Child Services”) calling upon it to reverse its decision to dismiss the application of a loving couple seeking to become foster parents. In November 2017, the couple “L” and “A,” who wish to remain anonymous, applied to become foster parents. They started the required training in January 2018 and completed it in March. After they completed the training, a Child Services social worker interviewed the couple. The social worker asked L questions regarding...
Read MoreVICTORY for Charter rights as City of Port Moody drops charges over “gathering without permission”
July 14, 2018 rally The Justice Centre has secured a victory individual freedoms in British Columbia, after challenging an Orwellian ticket issued by the City of Port Moody for a “gather[ing] without permission” in one of the City’s parks. On June 11, 2018, the City of Port Moody issued a permit to Waldene Markling for her and an organization called Culture Guard to hold a rally in support of “quality education.” The rally was scheduled for July 14, 2018 at Rocky Point Park, a large 3.4 acre park with an outdoor stage that is commonly used by members of the...
Read MoreCity of New Westminster taken to court over violating Charter freedoms of expression and association
The Justice Centre has filed a petition with the Supreme Court of British Columbia on behalf of a local church, after the City of New Westminster cancelled the church’s booking to host a conference at the City-owned Anvil Centre. Grace Chapel is a parish of the Redeemed Christian Church of God, located in downtown New Westminster. Part of Grace Chapel’s vision is to “build a multi-ethnic, diverse church where people of every nation in our community will worship God…” Grace Chapel does not have a church building of its own. Church events are held in rented spaces, including...
Read MoreNew court documents shed light on ASIMIL8 licence plate revocation by Manitoba government
Winnipeg resident Nicholas Troller has filed new material supporting his legal challenge against the provincial government entity, Manitoba Public Insurance (MPI), over its decision to revoke his personalized Star Trek licence plate, “ASIMIL8”. Mr. Troller, a Star Trek enthusiast, applied and paid the required fee to receive the personalized licence plate “ASIMIL8” (the Plate) in 2015. MPI approved his application without reservations, and issued the Plate. Mr. Troller installed the Plate on his family vehicle, along with a licence plate border that stated...
Read MoreLatest Updates
- March 21, 2019
Justice Centre intervenes to defend the Charter freedoms of public servants - February 18, 2019
Justice Centre applies to intervene on behalf of Charter freedoms against Alberta election gag law - February 7, 2019
Lindsay Shepherd joins the Justice Centre as Campus Free Speech Fellow - January 31, 2019 Ontario Children’s Aid Society asked to stop religious discrimination
- January 17, 2019
VICTORY for Charter rights as City of Port Moody drops charges over “gathering without permission” - January 11, 2019
Meghan Murphy speaks to packed room at Vancouver Public Library after intervention by Justice Centre - January 8, 2019 City of New Westminster taken to court over violating Charter freedoms of expression and association
- January 4, 2019 New court documents shed light on ASIMIL8 licence plate revocation by Manitoba government
- December 18, 2018
Vancouver Library urged to rescind security fee for Meghan Murphy lecture - December 11, 2018 Justice Centre defends freedom of expression in Oger v. Whatcott BC Human Rights hearing