Justice Centre Reports and Analysis


Leading Canada in research and public policy analysis

The Justice Centre explores complex legal and political issues from the perspective of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Read the following reports to learn more about issues surrounding the enjoyment of rights and freedoms, democracy, and responsible government.

Dec 15th, 2021

Are lockdowns worth their cost?

Jun 23rd, 2021

Lockdowns and the Science of Covid, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya

Apr 28th, 2021

Covid in Canada: Nothing much to fear

Apr 9th, 2021

Bill C-15: Useless, dangerous, and divisive

Dec 3rd, 2020

Flying Blind: Governments’ hasty decisions to lock down Canadians while damaging public health and the economy

Nov 29th, 2020

Manitoba Government lockdowns violate Charter: legal analysis

Nov 20th, 2020

Bill C-7: The Danger of Undue Influence

Nov 12th, 2020

Brief to Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights regarding Bill C-6

Sep 14th, 2020

The Unjustified Persistence of Lockdowns: A Charter Analysis of Saskatchewan’s lockdown measures

Jun 23rd, 2020

Unprecedented and Unjustified: A Charter Analysis of Ontario’s Response to COVID-19

May 13th, 2020

No longer demonstrably justified: An Analysis of Alberta’s COVID-19 Modelling – May 13, 2020

May 12th, 2020

Unconscionable and Unconstitutional: Bill C-8’s Attempt to Dictate Choices Concerning Sexuality and Gender