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 MoreLindsay Shepherd joins the Justice Centre as Campus Free Speech Fellow
The Justice Centre is pleased to welcome Lindsay Shepherd to its growing team. Lindsay became well-known in Canada and abroad after two university professors and one administrator subjected her to intimidation and reprimands for having shown pupils, in her capacity as a teaching assistant, a segment of a television debate that had recently aired on a public broadcast. The debate was about gender neutral pronouns, and included Dr. Jordan B. Peterson as one of the participants Lindsay has earned an M.A. in Cultural Analysis and Social Theory from Wilfrid Laurier University and a B.A....
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 MoreMeghan Murphy speaks to packed room at Vancouver Public Library after intervention by Justice Centre
Canadian Feminist Meghan Murphy spoke to a sold-out crowd of 300 people at the Vancouver Public Library last night, despite demands for censorship by hostile opponents who disagree with Ms. Murphy’s views on transgenderism. Meghan Murphy is the founder and editor of Feminist Current, a popular Canadian feminist website. A resident of Vancouver, Murphy regularly engages in public discourse on the subjects of sex, sexuality, and gender. She holds a Master’s degree from Simon Fraser University. She has become known internationally for her coverage of women’s...
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- 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