VICTORY 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...
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 MoreVancouver Library urged to rescind security fee for Meghan Murphy lecture
The Justice Centre has sent a legal warning letter to Julia Morrison, Acting Director of Corporate Services and Facilities at the Vancouver Public Library. The letter asks the Library to reverse its unlawful decision to move a scheduled lecture by feminist commentator Meghan Murphy to after-hours and impose a “security fee” on the event organizers in the amount of $2,047.50. 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,...
Read MoreJustice Centre defends freedom of expression in Oger v. Whatcott BC Human Rights hearing
The Justice Centre will make oral submissions to the BC Human Rights Tribunal today, in defence of freedom of expression, as an intervenor in the hearing of Oger v. Whatcott (No. 16408), which is expected to run throughout the week. During the 2017 British Columbia provincial election campaign, activist Bill Whatcott handed out over 1,000 flyers in the electoral district of Vancouver False Creek. The flyer expressed Whatcott’s opinions and “concern about the promotion and growth of homosexuality and transvestitism in British Columbia.” In his flyers, Whatcott...
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- 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
- December 10, 2018 Victory for Charter freedoms as federal government abandons compelled speech in Canada Summer Jobs attestation
- December 3, 2018 Bill 24 legal challenge heard by Court of Appeal in Calgary today
- November 27, 2018
U Alberta students challenge $17,500 fee in Court of Appeal, Wednesday, November 28 - November 22, 2018 Justice Centre granted intervener status to defend conscience rights for medical practitioners