CCF
@CDNConstFound
The Canadian Constitution Foundation acts as a voice for individual rights and freedom in Canada’s courtrooms.
NEW: Executive Director @jobearon's thoughtful analysis of the Hockey Canada verdict. Click below for a nuanced look at how trauma responses can collide with the legal standards of consent and proof beyond a reasonable doubt.
.@jobearon: The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial verdict is a just legal outcome—but that’s not the end of the story Full article here: thehub.ca/2025/07/24/joa…
I'm pleased to announced that the @CDNConstFound was granted intervener status in Hak v Quebec, the landmark case heading to the Supreme Court of Canada over Bill 21, Quebec's ban on religious symbols by certain public sector workers, and section 33 of the Charter.
NEW: The @CDNConstFound has been granted leave to intervene in the Supreme Court challenge to Quebec’s Bill 21. We’ll argue that even if judges can declare rights have been violated after the notwithstanding clause is invoked, it wouldn’t be just and appropriate to award damages.
Catch the CCF's @cvangeyn in conversation with @kris_sims this week, covering everything from our Emergencies Act case, to the fate of the Online Harms Act, to the heartbreaking destruction of Wolf Ruck's naturalized garden. (And more!)
Tamara Lich faces 7 YEARS, Liberals push censorship law as CBC execs get raises (w/ @kris_sims & @cvangeyn)
Last chance! A group of constitutional champions will match every donation dollar-for-dollar up to $60,000 towards our Censorship Defence Fund—but only until midnight TONIGHT. theccf.ca/defencefund/
NEWS RELEASE: I am thrilled to announce that the @CDNConstFound has been granted leave to intervene in a case about freedom of speech in Parliament, in a case brought by @ryan_p_alford.
Should the government be in the business of criminalizing "terror" symbols? This, plus a citizen's arrest in Ottawa, and Alberta's ban on explicit books in schools on Episode 93 of Not Reserving Judgment: theccf.ca/not-reserving-…
Only 2 days left to double your impact! In our report on Canada's Most Censorious Bylaws, we uncovered an epidemic of local governments passing bylaws that silence Canadians. The CCF is fighting back. Until Tuesday, every dollar you give will be matched. theccf.ca/defencefund/
What happens when we’re no longer ruled by law—but by politics, fear, or power? In this episode, we unpack why the rule of law matters, what happens when it's lost, and how it affects your rights, freedoms, and future. Watch now on YouTube. youtu.be/3TaC1krlEGA @FrontierCentre…
We're headed to the Supreme Court November 5–6 to fight Executive overreach in the Alford v Canada case. MPs MUST be able to speak freely in Parliament, not fear going to jail for doing their job. It's foundational to democracy. theccf.ca/ccf-to-appear-…
On Episode 93, we discuss a heroic citizen's arrest and walk you through Alberta's new ban on sexually explicit books in schools. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week, including a proposal to ban terror symbols and a non-binary American's asylum claim. theccf.ca/not-reserving-…
Our latest podcast episode, featuring: - @ClementLiberty on supply management - @MLInstitute's @ShimookaR on a "Grand Bargain" with the US - @CDNConstFound's @JoshDehaas, "Know Your Rights: A Guide to Protest in Canada" robbreakenridge.ca podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/rob…
In Episode 92 of the podcast, we dive into the reality of digital device searches at the Canada–U.S. border. Check out Not Reserving Judgment for what you need to know before handing over your phone, laptop, and even Apple Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=pXlp84…
Contrary to what some believe, protest is not a free-for-all. Read @JoshDehaas's latest in the National Post for a straightforward overview of the legal boundaries that help protect both protest rights and public order across Canada. shorturl.at/RBSnC
Women trying to stop a bill in Niagara Falls have YET AGAIN been forbidden from speaking at ANOTHER city council meeting. In June, @cvangeyn wrote to the city urging it to revoke its unconstitutional ban on protest signs in council meetings, or be prepared for the CCF to sue.
Things got a little heated at a Niagara City council meeting Tuesday after advocacy groups concerned with Bill 9 say they were denied a chance to speak about the legislation once again. @manesa_d has all the details on this story. chch.com/chch-news/niag…
On Episode 92 of the podcast, we tell you about our newest case which challenges a ban on holding signs in Niagara Falls city council chambers, and we explain whether border officials can demand the password to your phone or laptop. theccf.ca/not-reserving-…
Can American border officers demand the passwords to your phone or computer? Plus, our new free speech case in Niagara Falls. All that and more on the latest Not Reserving Judgment, a podcast from the @CDNConstFound podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/epi…
Canada's most censorious bylaw just won our first-ever Municipal Muzzle Award – and the competition was fierce. That should worry every Canadian. Now through July 22, your donation to the CCF's NEW Censorship Defence Fund will be doubled up to $50,000. theccf.ca/defencefund/