Justice with John Carpay: Recent Episodes
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John Carpay, founder and president of The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms, talks about the issues--legal, political and cultural--that concern him most. The Justice Centre (website jccf.ca) has been going strong for ten years, so there is a lot to discuss. With facilitator and producer Kevin Steel, each week John will bring you up to date on the latest, as well as provide insights about the law and the fight for freedom.
Lawyer Paul Jaffe joins the podcast to talk about how BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry targeted and ticketed churches during Covid lockdowns. He goes over what evidence was presented and what evidence wasn't allowed by the court in cases where - and this may surprise listeners - British Columbians are arguing that Dr. Henry acted in a discriminatory way against faith groups.
Justice Centre Active Case, Jun 13, 2024: Fraser Valley churches argue that Dr. Bonnie Henry was dishonest and discriminatory
Justice Centre, Sep 12, 2023: British Columbia Public Health Officer preferred some faith groups over others
Justice Centre, Jan 8, 2021: Justice Centre to defend numerous individuals and faith communities issued $2300 tickets under BC public health orders
Justice Centre, Aug 10, 2023: Supreme Court will not hear appeal of BC churches challenge to total ban on in-person worship
CanLII, Jan 1, 1959: Roncarelli v. Duplessis, 1959 CanLII 50 (SCC), [1959] SCR 121
Justice Centre, Dec 16, 2022: Challenging British Columbia’s prohibition on outdoor protest--Beaudoin et al v. British Columbia and Dr. Bonnie Henry
CBC, Feb 9, 2021: B.C.'s provincial health officer seeks injunction against churches for defying COVID orders
CBC, Mar 3, 2021: Judge questions whether B.C.'s top doctor appreciated right to religious freedom
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Lawyer Marty Moore defines parental rights and argues we should not separate parental rights from children's rights; they work together. Our lawyers are involved in cases across the country, from British Columbia and Saskatchewan to Ontario, Quebec, and New Brunswick. Marty Moore takes us through a few of these. The main action is happening in New Brunswick because, he says, that is where parental rights are being put to the most extreme test.
Justice Centre Spotlight: Help us protect children and parental rights across Canada
Justice Centre, May 9, 2024: Parent and gender dysphoria groups granted intervenor status in New Brunswick school policy case
Our Duty Canada
Gender Dysphoria Alliance
Government of Canada Justice Laws Website: Canadian Bill of Rights
Government of Canada: Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada
Open Alberta: Alberta Bill of Rights
Justice Centre, Jan 10, 2024: Keeping parents informed about their own children denounced as “cruel and unusual treatment”
Justice Centre, Sep 5, 2024: Transsexual and parent groups support children’s rights in SK court case
National Post, Jan 31, 2024: Alberta's new transgender rules: From restricted treatments to pronouns and parental rights
Justice Centre, Oct 11, 2019: Christian schools ordered by Education Minister to adopt policies opposing religious tenents
Justice Centre, Oct 18, 2023: Lynda di Armani sues Chilliwack School Board for violating her Charter right to free expression during public meeting
Justice Centre, Jun 6, 2023: Expelled WRDSB trustee for challenging censorship of a teacher in court today
Justice Centre, Dec 7, 2023: Court Hears Challenge To Censorship Of School Board Trustee
Justice Centre, Feb 20, 2024: Quebec teacher challenges gender transition policy in case about compelled speech and freedom of conscience
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Lawyer James Manson walks us through the case of Constable Michael Brisco, who is asking the court to review a charge of discreditable conduct. The charge was laid against him by the Windsor Police Service after he made a $50 donation to the peaceful Freedom Convoy in 2022. Constable Brisco was forced to forfeit 80 hours' pay as punishment.
Justice Centre, Apr 3, 2024: Disciplined police officer asks court to reverse violation of his privacy and freedom of expression
Justice Centre, Jun 1, 2023: Windsor Officer Appealing his Conviction for Making a $50 Donation to the Freedom Convoy
Windsor Star, Feb 6, 2023: Disciplinary hearing underway for Windsor cop who donated $50 to Freedom Convoy
Justice Centre, Nov 21, 2023: Police officer challenges harsh discipline in free speech case
CanLII, Jun 21, 2024: York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024 SCC 22
Justice Centre, Jun 6, 2024: Today, court hears misconduct complaint against judge who imposed Covid vaccine mandate
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Lawyer Lee Turner joins Kevin Steel to discuss the case of Dr. Charles Hoffe, who faces a complaint from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia after speaking out against government and pharmaceutical solutions to Covid. The College couldn't convince the disciplinary panel to accept their statements as facts in a significant victory for Dr. Hoffe. Lee Turner explores the case and what it means for medical professionals across Canada.
Lee Turner at Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP
CPSBC, February 22, 2022: Citation re: Dr. Charles Douglas Hoffe
Legal Dictionary: Judicial Notice
Rebel News, Mar 1, 2024: B.C. doctor Charles Hoffe to face hearing for allegedly spreading 'COVID misinformation'
Dr. Charles Hoffe's Website https://drhoffe.ca/
Justice Centre, July 6, 2021: Science should leave room for discussion
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John Carpay and I start by discussing the Canadian Civil Liberties Association's constitutional challenge to a New Brunswick school policy requiring that parents of children under 16 be notified when their child undergoes a gender transition at school. Then, we discuss a recent poll showing that a majority of Canadians are now concerned with threats to freedom of expression. Following that, we talk about the recent Notwithstanding Clause controversy. We conclude our discussion with the case of Red Deer Catholic school board trustee Monique LaGrange, who was forced to resign because of her social media posts. In a Judicial Review, a lawyer for the board said LaGrange had an obligation to "communicate inclusively."
Justice Centre, May 9, 2024: Parent and gender dysphoria groups granted intervenor status in New Brunswick school policy case
New York Times, Mar 11, 2017: Crime and the Adolescent Brain
The Globe and Mail, Dec 21, 2022: How Canada’s youth criminal justice system handles murder charges
The Canadian Press via National Newswatch, May 3, 2024: More than half of Canadians say freedom of speech is under threat, new poll suggests
CNN, Apr 24, 2024: Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here’s what happens next
Jonathan Turley, Apr 3, 2024: Scottish Minister Doubles Down on Anti-Free Speech Law
ITV News, May 7, 2024: Humza Yousaf officially steps down as first minister as King accepts resignation
National Post, May 1, 2024: Pierre Poilievre prepares to embrace the notwithstanding clause — and all its controversy
Chris Selley in The National Post, May 1, 2024: The notwithstanding clause can save B.C. from its decriminalization chaos
The Epoch Times, May 5, 2024: Hearing Extended for Red Deer Catholic School Trustee Ousted Over Social Media Posts on Gender Ideology
The Epoch Times, May 5, 2024: Hearing Extended for Red Deer Catholic School Trustee Ousted Over Social Media Posts on Gender Ideology
CBC, Jun 19, 2020: Lawyer who posted Black Lives Matter 'leftist lie' video resigns from Alberta judicial vetting committee
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During a Q&A session at an April 11 public meeting in Ottawa, John Carpay was asked about the unequal treatment of protestors in Canada. We start the show with his thoughts on the problem of discrimination against protestors. We move on to discuss a book that John was given while on that same trip to the capital, entitled “Against the Great Reset: Eighteen Theses Contra the New World Order,” edited by Michael Walsh.
John Carpay in The Epoch Times, Apr 30, 2024: Protests Must Be Handled Under the Rule of Law, Not Politics
Justice Centre: High School Curriculum
City of Calgary: 2021 Results - Calgary General Election
City of Edmonton, Oct 22, 2021: Official 2021 Edmonton Election Results (PDF)
Amazon.ca: Against the Great Reset: Eighteen Theses Contra the New World Order by Michael Walsh (Editor)
Deeper Into the Rabbit Hole, YouTube, Mar 27, 2022 : Klaus Schwab: "We Penetrate The Cabinets" September 20, 2017 at Harvard Kennedy School
Victor Davis Hanson's The Blade of Perseus
Victor Davis Hanson in The National Review, Jul 7, 2020: Year Zero
Amazon.ca: The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity by Douglas Murray
BBC, May 6, 2020: Coronavirus: Prof Neil Ferguson quits government role after 'undermining' lockdown
Stat Modeling Columbia, May 8, 2020: “So the real scandal is: Why did anyone ever listen to this guy?”
Managed Healthcare Executive, Apr 29, 2020: Remdesivir: Fauci Thumbs Up, Lancet Study Thumbs Down
Science, Oct 29, 2020: The ‘very, very bad look' of remdesivir, the first FDA-approved COVID-19 drug
WSJ, Oct 3, 2021: Unlearned AIDS Lessons for Covid--In the 1980s, Fauci and Redfield sowed fear about a heterosexual epidemic that never happened.
The Independent, May 2, 1993: The rise and fall of AZT: It was the drug that had to work. It brought hope to people with HIV and Aids, and millions for the company that developed it. It had to work. There was nothing else. But for many who used AZT - it didn't
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Lawyer Marty Moore takes us through a complex Supreme Court of Canada decision, Dickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, about whether First Nations governments are subject to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. If they are, then what protections would they have to preserve what is known, legally, as "indigenous difference?"
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation is in the very north of the Yukon Territory and centred in the remote community of Old Crow (pop. 221) on the banks of the Porcupine River. It is accessible only by plane. Isolated though it is, this decision will reverberate across Canada.
CanLII, Mar 28, 2024: Dickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, 2024 SCC 10
Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation
Supreme Court of Canada: Summary, Cindy Dickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation
Dwight Newman on Verfassungsblog, Mar 28, 2024: A Supremely Complex Decision
CanLII, Feb 15, 2023: McCarthy v. Whitefish Lake First Nation #128, 2023 FC 220
The Court, Oct 25, 2022: Appeals Watch: Clashing Constitutional Principles — SCC grants leave in Cindy Dickson v Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation
Supreme Court of Canada, May 20, 1999: Corbiere v. Canada (Minister of Indian and Northern Affairs)
Supreme Court of Canada, Jun 9, 2005: Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General)
CBC, Nov 7, 2006: House passes motion recognizing Quebecois as nation
CTV, Apr 4, 2023: 24 Sussex Drive closed as rodent carcasses fill the walls and attic: documents
Supreme Court of Canada, Sep 9, 1993: Rodriguez v. British Columbia (Attorney General)
Supreme Court of Canada, Feb 6, 2015: Carter v. Canada (Attorney General)
Justia, U.S. Supreme Court: Roe v. Wade, 410 U.S. 113 (1973)
Cornell Law School LII: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
Archaeology, Jan 17, 2017: New Dates Obtained for Bones from Canada’s Bluefish Caves
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Lawyer James Manson critiques Nova Scotia's new law allowing the government to access everyone's private medical information. He says it’s dangerous because it is so overbroad and ill-defined. Then he talks about a potential new case in which two public education teachers were fired for their religious beliefs. And we finish with an update on the Zexi Li et al v. Chris Barber et al lawsuit against the truckers for the 2022 Ottawa protest.
LifeSite News, Apr 15, 2024: Nova Scotia passes law allowing government access to private medical records
CBC, Mar 21, 2024: Doctors Nova Scotia concerned about proposed changes to health information law
Wired, Jun 7, 2019: The complicated truth about China's social credit system
Justice Canada Charterpedia: Section 1 – Reasonable limits
Ole Braatelien in The Western Journal, May 21, 2023: Teen Reportedly Arrested After Handing Out Bibles - His Response Proves He Isn't Backing Down on the Gospel
The Tenneessee Star, May 13, 2023: Parents of Student Urging Pro-Catholic Teachings Suspended from Their Teaching Positions, Under Investigation
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Dec 15, 2018: The government retreats from compelled speech on Summer Jobs program
The Cass Review: Independent review of gender identity services for children and young people
Justice Centre, Dec 12, 2023: $290-Million Class Action Against Freedom Convoy Participants
Ottawa Citizen via MSN, Feb 6, 2024: Judge tosses motion to dismiss proposed class-action lawsuit against convoy participants
CBC via MSN, Feb 8, 2024: Convoy organizers want Ottawa police board to pay any damages in class action
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John Carpay and Kevin Steel discuss the attempt by the Bloc Québécois and special interest groups to remove the Criminal Code's Section 319(3) - "the religious defense" to accusations of hate speech. John argues that it will lead to the removal of certain portions of religious texts in Canada. Would this proposed amendment result in the outlawing of all kinds of religious belief? We also discuss John's column on unvaccinated medical professionals still being barred from working in Ontario and BC health systems. We finish by examining a recently leaked, secret report by the RCMP that predicts civil unrest in Canada. The solution? John thinks "freedom" and "democracy" may be the answers.
The Globe and Mail, Mar 29, 2024: MPs, religious groups seek to end religious hate-speech defence in online harms bill
Parliament of Canada: C-367 November 22, 2021, to present - An Act to amend the Criminal Code (promotion of hatred or antisemitism)
John Carpay in The Epoch Times via the Justice Centre, Apr 6, 2024: Bill C-367 Threatens Religious Freedom in Canada
Justice Centre, Aug 11, 2023: Ontario Court of Appeal orders new trial for William Whatcott on criminal hate speech
Supreme Court of Canada, Dec 13, 1990: R. v. Keegstra
CBC, Nov 8, 2023: Politicians, Jewish groups outraged by Montreal imam's prayer at pro-Palestinian protest
Justice Centre, Apr 3, 2024: Two years later, Ontario and BC medics still need vaccination proof
Justice Centre, Nov 20, 2023: BC healthcare workers prevented from returning to work despite understaffing
Justice Centre, Apr 11, 2024: RCMP Report to Federal Government Sees Democracy as a Threat
Rob Shaw in BIV, Apr 5, 2024: B.C.’s opposition parties demand probe into alleged government grant kickbacks
CTV Montreal, Apr 6, 2024: Former premier Jean Charest calls on politicians to promote civility
Toronto City News, Sep 30, 2020: ‘Bunch of yahoos’: Ford on anti-maskers sharing his phone number with contact tracers
LifeSite News, Apr 9, 2024: Trudeau says infamous remarks calling unvaccinated ‘racist’ and ‘misogynist’ were taken out of context
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In this week's Justice with John podcast, John announces the winner of the Justice Centre's annual George Jonas Freedom Award. Later, John talks about what led him to write a column on the rise in school absenteeism in Canada. We also discuss an op-ed in the Toronto Star supporting the Online Harms Act. The show ends with a bonus clip from 2008 in which we hear our 2024 George Jonas Freedom Award recipient address a controversial issue in defense of free speech.
Justice Centre: George Jonas Freedom Award--The annual recognition of a Canadian advancing and preserving freedom.
The National Post, Feb 29, 2024: The history of Section 13, the controversial hate speech law the Liberals just revived
Rebel News
CBC, Feb 16, 2016: Rachel Notley's NDP bans The Rebel from Alberta government news conferences
The Hill Times, Nov 25, 2019: Rebel Media, banned by press gallery ‘for years,’ vows to continue to cover parliamentary news ‘with or without’ gallery approval, says Levant
CBC, Jan 9, 2024: Rebel News personality arrested after an encounter with Chrystia Freeland
New York Times, Nov 3, 2004: Dutch Filmmaker, an Islam Critic, Is Killed
The Guardian, Sep 28, 2012: Andres Serrano's controversial Piss Christ goes on view in New York
John Carpay in the Western Standard, Mar 30, 2024: No surprise — school absenteeism remains high after lockdowns
CBC, Mar 27, 2024: Kids missing more school since pandemic, CBC analysis finds
Ottawa Citizen, Jan 1, 2022: Ottawa teachers' unions call on Ottawa Public Health to keep schools closed
Supriya Dwivedi in The Toronto Star, Mar 28, 2024: Have you heard the one about Justin Trudeau attacking your free speech online? Trust me: That’s just rage farming
Peter Menzies on X, Mar 28, 2024: "the same people who approved the Online Harms Act decided it would be a cool idea have a staffer write an oped for The Star..."
Ezra Levant human rights complaint videos
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Lawyer Marty Moore discusses the firing of a library CEO in an Ontario town, let go after she published an opinion piece in the local paper defending freedom to read, diversity of opinion, and neutrality in library collections. The board that fired her, in a supposed effort to provide a "safe" space for everyone, did so in violation of their own policy.
Cathy Simpson in Niagara Now, Feb 21, 2024: Censorship and what we are allowed to read
Niagara Now, Mar 21, 2024: NOTL’s chief librarian fired over column in The Lake Report
Niagara This Week, Mar 16, 2024: Niagara-on-the-Lake chief librarian under fire for column supporting controversial U.S. group
Justice Centre, Jan 29, 2020: Vancouver Library Takes A Strong Stand For Free Speech In Allowing Event Discussing Gender Identity
Marc A. Thiessen in the Washington Post, Jun 22, 2018: The Southern Poverty Law Center has lost all credibility
Catholic News Agency, Feb 2, 2021: SPLC denounced as ‘thoroughly disgraced’ after labeling pro-life, family organizations as ‘hate groups’
Justice Centre, Feb 21, 2024: Windsor Constable Appealing Conviction For Freedom Convoy Donation
Monica Harris in The National Post, Mar 22, 2024: The unjust firing of Ontario librarian who challenged DEI orthodoxy
CBC Radio, As It Happens, Oct 17, 2019: 'I'm not going to reconsider': Toronto's top librarian refuses to bar speaker critical of transgender rights
True North, Mar 14, 2023: Calgary city council approves bylaw to limit drag queen story hour protests
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Our show this week concentrates on the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC). We were triggered by the strange take on a sexual assault case from Justice Sheila Martin, who took issue with the word "woman." Then John reads out a few woke posts from the Court's X account. We also go over an excellent column on the SCC by Barry W. Bussey in The Epoch Times, and we review the Court's decision not to hear the Justice Centre's Manitoba lockdown challenge. A few sympathetic words are reserved for the Chief Justice in his struggle with the federal government to get more judges appointed.
National Post, Mar 13, 2024: Supreme Court decision opts for 'person with a vagina' over 'woman'
CanLII, Mar 8, 2024: R. v. Kruk, 2024 SCC 7 (CanLII)
Jamie Sarkonak in The National Post, Mar 14, 2024: We didn't need 'person with a vagina' added to the legal vernacular
SCC X-post, Mar 10, 2024: Canadians need to see themselves reflected in their judiciary because that builds trust in our democratic institutions.
SCC X-post, Mar 10, 2024: Achieving gender parity among judges at all levels in Canada is a step in the right direction towards having greater diversity on the bench.
SCC X-post, Mar 10, 2024: March 10, we celebrate International Day of Women Judges, which recognized the importance of the full and equal participation of women...
Barry W. Bussey in The Epoch Times, Mar 15, 2024: Politicization of Supreme Court of Canada Started Long Before ‘Woman’ Dustup
Justice Centre, Jan 23, 2024: Court Ruling: Federal Government Acted Illegally In Responding To 2022 Freedom Convoy
Bruce Pardy in the National Post, Jun 2, 2022: Supreme Court undermined by chief justice condemning freedom convoy
Justice Centre, Jan 11, 2024: Peckford, Bernier Take Travel Restrictions To Supreme Court Of Canada
CBC, Mar 18, 2023: Feds appeal decision requiring action on 'appalling' level of judicial vacancies
Justice Centre, Mar 14, 2024: Supreme Court will not hear case about government’s violation of rights and freedoms
Justice Centre, Mar 14, 2024: Supreme Court Declines To Hear Constitutional Challenge To Gathering Restrictions
Gateway Pundit, Mar 16, 2024: Meet the MO v. Biden Plaintiffs- Our Government and Big Tech Tried to Destroy Stanford’s Jay Bhattacharya Because He Dared to Question COVID Policy – Here Is His Story
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We have arrived at the fourth anniversary of the Covid pandemic and the implementation of draconian restrictions throughout Canada. Traditionally, the fourth anniversary is celebrated with fruit and flowers, however this is something of a bitter celebration as some repressive measures continue. What, if anything, have we learned? For one thing, we learned that it is easy to rule by fear. We also convey a Justice Centre message for International Women's Day. We look at a Radio Canada story about puberty blockers, and we revisit the BC MLA Selena Robinson story now that she has resigned from the NDP caucus.
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X Post by @JCCFCanada, Mar 8, 2024: On International Women’s Day, the Justice Centre envisions a Canada where...
Washington Times, Mar 12, 2024: COVID-19 tested our commitment to freedom; 4 years later, we’re still failing
Vancouver Sun, Mar 22, 2022: COVID-19: About 2,500 B.C. health-care workers lost jobs over refusal to vaccinate
The Canadian Press via The National Post, Mar 7, 2024: Freedom Convoy trial judge will hear argument that Lich, Barber conspired to organize an illegal protest
Justice Centre, Mar 7, 2024: Charges stayed against Derek Sloan and Henry Hildebrandt over their peaceful pro-freedom protests
Justice Centre, Jan 18, 2024: ArriveCAN ticket case dismissed, but Charter rights remain in limbo
Justice Centre, Feb 20, 2024: Quebec teacher challenges Education Minister’s gender transition policy
The Telegraph via MSN, Mar 12, 2024: NHS bans puberty blocker prescriptions for children in ‘landmark decision’
The National Post, Mar 6, 2024: 'You broke my heart': Read Selina Robinson's resignation letter to the B.C. NDP caucus
John Carpay in the Western Standard, Feb 13, 2024: Sorry Selina, but what goes round, comes round
The Globe and Mail, Mar 8, 2024: Former NDP chief says Jewish members are feeling uncomfortable in the party
Lindsay Shepherd in True North, Mar 1, 2024: Two BC libraries ban the book “Grave Error”
Justice Centre Report, May 13, 2020: No longer demonstrably justified: An Analysis of Alberta’s COVID-19 Modelling – May 13, 2020
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John takes us through his critique of the proposed federal Online Harms Act. While acknowledging some good in it, he notes that most of that good is duplication of existing laws, while the bad is, in his words, "the worst attack on free speech in modern Canadian history." The federal government is using "safety" as the justification, and their main target is "hate speech." The government says it wants to bring the law in line with the Supreme Court, but John demonstrates how even that court has difficulty in producing a coherent definition of "hate."
Justice Centre, Feb 29, 2024: Online Harms Act threatens free expression in Canada
Justice Centre Petition: Stop the Online Harms Act
John Carpay in the The Epoch Times, Mar 5, 2024: Online Harms Act the Latest Manifestation of Canada's New Maternal Fascism
The National Post, Jan 13, 2012: Richard Warman's hate speech quagmire
Joseph Brean in The National Post, Feb 29, 2024: The history of Section 13, the controversial hate speech law the Liberals just revived
i24 News, Nov 9, 2023: Berlin criminalizes slogan 'From the River to the Sea, Palestine will be free
The National Post, Nov 17, 2023: Charge stayed against Calgary pro-Palestinian protester who chanted 'from the river to the sea'
The National Post, Mar 5, 2024: Online harms bill could spark 'an absolute tsunami of complaints'
CBC, Feb 26, 2024: Groups fighting anti-Black racism file complaint against Canadian Human Rights Commission
CanLII, Feb 27, 2013: Saskatchewan (Human Rights Commission) v. Whatcott, 2013
Justice Centre, Feb 2, 2020: Yaniv v. Various Waxing Salons
Carson Jerema in The National Post, Feb 27, 2024: Don't believe the Liberals, online harms act targets free speech
Michael Geist in The Hub, Feb 27, 2024: Red flags abound in new online harms legislation
Andrew Coyne in the Globe and Mail, Feb 27, 2024: One cheer for the new Online Harms Act
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Quebec lawyer and Director of French Canada for the Justice Centre Olivier Séguin tells us about a case where a teacher is suing the provincial government to get rid of its guide on transgender issues for schools. The teacher had been ordered by her to school administration to hide a 14-year-old's female-to-male social transition from her parents. The school thought it was following the law, but the Ministry of Education's guide appears to be misleading. Mr. Séguin gives some context as to how this case fits into the province's politics as Quebec parents wake up to the woke agenda.
Justice Centre, Feb 20, 2024: Quebec teacher challenges Education Minister’s gender transition policy
The Canadian Press via CTV News, Sep 1, 2023: Quebec police probe threats after school says nonbinary teacher prefers Mx. pronoun
The National Post, Jan 17, 2024: Montreal doctor suspended for three months after argument over patient's pronouns
The Canadian Press via Global News, Sep 12, 2023: No to mixed-gender bathrooms in Quebec schools, says education minister
Rebel News, Mar 1, 2024: Une enseignante conteste la directive de l'école concernant la divulgation de l'identité de genre
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Lawyer Marty Moore gives us a round-up of court cases involving gender issues and parental rights across Canada. Starting in New Brunswick, the fight moved west to Saskatchewan and then into Alberta with new policy announcements by Premier Danielle Smith. Court challenges in Alberta, he believes, are inevitable. If the province opts to use the Notwithstanding Clause, as the government did in Saskatchewan, there is a potential for a sea change in how constitutional questions are settled, as more provinces move to overrule activist courts.
Marty Moore on X, Feb 10, 2024: "We may be on the cusp of a sea change in constitutional law in Canada, where Canadian legislatures, outside of QC, exercise increasing authority under the notwithstanding clause..."
National Post, Feb 1, 2024: Alberta's new transgender rules: From restricted treatments to pronouns and parental rights
Justice Centre, Feb 20, 2024: Quebec teacher challenges Education Minister’s gender transition policy
CBC, Jun 18, 2023: N.B. premier stands by changes to school LGBTQ policy, says he does not want an election
Regina Leader-Post, Sep 28, 2024: Moe vows to use notwithstanding clause after court injunction halts pronoun policy
Justice Centre, Jan 10, 2024: Intervening for parental rights: UR Pride v. Saskatchewan
National Post, Feb 16, 2024: Judge rules challenge of Saskatchewan’s pronoun law can proceed
National Post, Feb 15, 2023: Ontario school trustee barred from meetings after questioning gender transition policy
Western Standard, Feb 11, 2024: WATCH: NDP MP says children have rights, parents do not
Edmonton Journal, Feb 15, 2024: Alberta law professors believe province's planned transgender policies violate Charter rights
Barry Cooper in the Western Standard, Feb 17, 2024: Where do Alberta lawyers get such kooky ideas?
Policy Options, Aug 24, 2023: Longstanding Canadian confidence in the judicial system may be on shaky ground
True North, Feb 15, 2024: CSIS admits to monitoring parental rights activists, compares them to neo-Nazis
CanLII, Apr 29, 2019: PT v Alberta, 2019 ABCA 158
The Spectator (UK), Feb 13, 2023: How did the Tavistock gender scandal unfold?
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John starts the show by discussing the kerfuffle around Selina Robinson, forced to resign from the provincial cabinet in British Columbia for remarks about Israel pre-1948. It was a collision of outrage and cancel culture. Everyone involved failed, including Robinson and the mainstream media. Free speech and accurate reporting were completely ignored. We move on to other stories with similar themes, about media bias, free speech on campus, and we finish up with Danielle Smith's transgender policies.
John Carpay in the Western Standard, Feb 13, 2024: Sorry Selina, but what goes round, comes round
B'nai Brith, Jan 30, 2024: An Evening with Our Jewish Public Officials
Glacier Media via Castanet, Feb 1, 2024: College instructors group calls on B.C. minister to resign for criticizing pro-Hamas teacher
National Post via MSN, Jan 26, 2024: Pro-terror college instructor who claimed victory at not being fired... is fired
Vancouver Sun, Nov 2, 2023: How public comments made outside of the workplace can become 'off-duty misconduct'
Brian Lilly in the Toronto Sun via MSN, Feb 6, 2024: Canada's biased media do themselves no favours with Poilievre
Blacklock's Reporter, Feb 8, 2024: Media Untrustworthy, Biase
CBC, Feb 9, 2024: Trudeau 'pissed off' by Bell Media's 'garbage decision' to lay off journalists
John Carpay in the Western Standard, Feb 8, 2024: Unbelievable but true, as NDP legislator demands pro-energy speech ban
Justice Centre, Feb 6, 2024: Justice Centre Weekly: Glenn Blackett on the importance of professional dissent - S02E02
Joel Kotkin in The National Post, Feb 8, 2024: 'Decolonized' universities dividing Canadians--Higher education goes Medieval
Justin Deschamps in Badlands Media, Feb 7, 2024: Gender Ideology Has Become Law--The Cautionary Tale of Canada's Subversive, Incremental Lawfare
True North, Feb 2, 2024: “A step forward” LGBT Albertans react to Danielle Smith’s new gender policies
Pamela Paul in The New York Times, Feb 2, 2024: As Kids, They Thought They Were Trans. They No Longer Do.
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Lawyer James Manson discusses the hearing for Harold Jonker on Tuesday, January 30. Mr. Jonker is a trucker and a former town counsellor who was penalized by his Township for attending the Freedom Convoy. Mr. Manson says he's pleased because he felt Mr. Jonker received a fair hearing. We speculate about the positive influence on the country following the recent ruling that the Emergencies Act was an unlawful response to the Freedom Convoy.
Justice Centre, Sep 26, 2022: Harold Jonker v. The Township of West Lincoln
Justice Centre Weekly on YouTube, Nov 6, 2023: On the unexpected EI appeal decision (with James Manson) - S01E29
CanLII, Mar 22, 2012: Doré v. Barreau du Québec, 2012 SCC 12
Paul Daly in The Canadian Bar Review, Oct 6, 2023: The Doré Duty--Fundamental Rights in Public Administration
John Carpay in The Epoch Times via the Justice Centre, Jan 23, 2024: Emergencies Act: Finally, a Canadian Court Rules Against Government
The Canadian Encyclopedia: The FLQ and the October Crisis - Timeline
Peter Rosenthal in the Manitoba Law Journal via CanLII, 1991: The New Emergencies Act: Four Times the War Measures Act, 1991
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John gives us a brief account of his experience introducing Tucker Carlson at Rogers Place in Edmonton the evening of January 24th. Then we turn to the big ruling from the Federal Court in the Emergencies Act case that determined "the decision to issue the Proclamation was unreasonable and led to infringement of Charter rights not justified under section 1," (to quote from Justice Mosley's decision). Many contributed to this victory. The big winners are the Canadian people.
Rebel News, Jan 25, 2024: Unhinged Liberals have a meltdown after Tucker Carlson invades Canada
True North, Jan 26, 2024: Liberal MPs urge Poilievre to condemn Carlson and criticize Danielle Smith
Justice Centre, Jan 23, 2024: Court Ruling: Federal Government acted illegally in responding to 2022 Freedom Convoy
Johb Carpay in The Epoch Times via the Justice Centre, Jan 23, 2024: Emergencies Act: Finally, a Canadian Court Rules Against Government
John Carpay in the Western Standard via the Justice Centre, Jan 24, 2024: Finally, a judge who didn’t just say ‘it just doesn’t matter any more’
Reuters via MSN, Jan 24, 2024: Trudeau govt to appeal ruling on use of emergency powers to end 2022 protests
Blacklock's Reporter, Jan 26, 2024: ArriveCan Audit Due Feb. 12
Blacklock's Reporter, Jan 26, 2024: MPs See ‘Apparent Reprisals’
Justice Centre, Jan 18, 2024: ArriveCAN ticket case dismissed, but Charter rights remain in limbo
Justice Centre, Sep 19, 2023: Québec lockdown curfew on trial this week
“In Conversation” with the Justice Centre at Toronto's Leña Restaurante, Feb 1, 2024
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We open the new season with a discussion of three recent Justice Centre victories: 1) The Michal Princ case in Alberta where a doctor was accused of professional misconduct for providing Covid vaccine exemptions, 2) the Leah McInnes case. Leah, a Saskatchewan nurse, who had been accused of unprofessional conduct because she protested—both in the streets and on social media—against lockdowns and vaccine mandates, and 3) an ArriveCAN ticket case in Ontario. The ticket case has ties, in spirit, with the Peckford ArriveCAN case, in which our lawyers have requested leave to appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada after lower court rulings that our Charter-based lawsuit against the ArriveCAN was moot.
Justice Centre, Jan 18, 2024: College drops charges against Alberta doctor who granted Covid vaccine exemptions
The Democracy Fund, Sep 14, 2023: CPSO drops disciplinary proceedings against Ontario physician for opposing harmful Covid policies
Justice Centre, Jan 19, 2024: Free speech victory: Charges against nurse who opposed vaccine mandates defeated
Jordan Peterson in the National Post, Jan 17, 2024: Bureaucrats will rue the day they tried to shut me up
Justice Centre, Oct 10, 2023: Saskatchewan nurse faces disciplinary proceedings over expressing her opinions
Justice Centre, Jan 18, 2024: ArriveCAN ticket case dismissed, but Charter rights remain in limbo
Justice Centre, Nov 10, 2023: BC healthcare workers’ vaccine mandate challenge: Tatlock, Koop, et al. v. BC and Dr. Bonnie Henry
Justice Centre, Jan 11, 2024: Peckford, Bernier take travel restrictions to Supreme Court of Canada
The New Westminster Times, Jan 19, 2024: Unreconciled: Veteran Powell River Paramedic Forced Out Of His Job For Opposing City Name Change
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John takes an in-depth look at last month's Hillier ruling, in which the judge ignored the plaintiffs’ expert report. Then, after giving us the reasons we need to keep taking governments to court, he lists the Justice Centre's many achievements in 2023.
Justice Centre, Nov 27, 2023: Judge ignores evidence of lockdown harms when justifying Charter violations
CanLII, Feb 28, 2022: Ontario v. Trinity Bible Chapel et al, 2022 ONSC 1344
More from the Justice Centre, 2023:
Jul 27: Hearing for Ontario vaccine passports postponed
Aug 1: Alberta court strikes down public health orders that violated Charter freedoms
Oct 27: Protecting citizens’ freedoms during a public health emergency
Mar 24: Three charges dropped for anti-lockdown protestors in Regina
High School Curriculum on the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Oct 23: BC nurse Amy Hamm’s prosecution continues
Nov 28: Nurse who protested vaccine-passports under investigation: College of Registered Nurses Saskatchewan v. McInnes
Nov 21: Windsor Constable appealing conviction for Freedom Convoy donation: Brisco v. The Windsor Police Service
Nov 10: BC healthcare workers’ vaccine mandate challenge: Tatlock, Koop, et al. v. BC and Dr. Bonnie Henry
Aug 9: Harvest Ministries suing Québec government for forcing event cancellation
Sep 20: Transsexual and parent groups support children’s rights in SK court case
Oct 18: Grandmother sues Chilliwack School Board for censoring citizens
Dec 12: $290-million class action against Freedom Convoy participants: Zexi Li et al v. Chris Barber et al
Dec 4: Pastor challenges Dr. Bonnie Henry over illegal discrimination between faith groups
Sep 19: Québec lockdown curfew on trial this week
Apr 4: Digital ID, Surveillance, and the Value of Privacy – Part One
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John tells us about his experience at the Alliance for Responsible Citizenship (ARC) Conference in London, England, at the beginning of November. He took a lot of notes over the three days and shares some of his observations. Later, we discuss the Chris Barber/Tamara Lich trial.
Alliance for Responsible Citizenship Forum
The ARC Conference YouTube page
Britannica: medieval warm period
Matt Walsh on YouTube, Dec 10, 2023: The Victim Hierarchy
Reuters via MSN, Dec 11, 2023: University of Pennsylvania president resigns after antisemitism testimony
ARC video on YouTube: Smartphone Addiction and Gen Alpha - Jonathan Haidt, Social Psychologist
Good Reads: The Coddling of the American Mind: How Good Intentions and Bad Ideas Are Setting Up a Generation for Failure by Jonathan Haidt Greg Lukianoff
ARC video on YouTube: Konstantin Kis in’s speech to world leaders at ARC Conference 2023
ARC video on YouTube: How to fix climate change. But Smartly. - Bjorn Lomborg, Climate Policy Researcher
True Discipline on X, Apr 29, 2023: Increase in 12th grade boys identifying as conservative
Ayaan Hirsi Ali Website
Justice Centre, Nov 20, 2023: BC healthcare workers prevented from returning to work despite understaffing
Sudbury Star, Dec 9, 2023: Lack of staff, strategy hurting health care in Northern Ontario, report says
John Carpay in The Epoch Times, Dec 10, 2023: Lich-Barber Criminal Trial Shows Ideological Crown Prosecutors and Misplaced Priorities
Justice Centre, May 25, 2023: Charge dropped against teenager fined for playing basketball in park
BBC, Jul 2, 2021: Statue of Queen Victoria toppled in Winnipeg, Canada
Kathryn Marshall in The National Post, Dec 3, 2023: Our judicial system is broken, but politicians don't seem to care
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Lawyer Marty Moore takes us through some of the latest cases at the Justice Centre, starting with a victory in court for peaceful protestor Evan Blackman who was arrested in Ottawa Feb 18, 2022, and facing criminal charges. We discuss the lack of disclosure and ubiquity of redactions from the Crown in other cases, especially when these manoeuvres drag out court proceedings.
Justice Centre, Oct 24. 2023: All charges dismissed against Ottawa protestor
LifeSite News, Oct 25, 2023: Charges dropped against Freedom Convoy protester based on lack of evidence and cop’s ‘poor memory’
Justice Centre, Apr 3, 2023: Ontario Court of Justice Ruling Acquits Woman of all Charges
iHeartRADIO, May 3, 2023: Former Niagara councillor facing four charges following last year's 'Freedom Convoy' protest
Justice Centre on YouTube: POEC Day 31 - Kittredge cross-examines Trudeau
The Canadian Press via iHeartRADIO, Nov 3, 2023: Judge rules some redacted police docs to be made evidence in 'Freedom Convoy' trial
CBC via MSN, Nov 2, 2023: Protesters weren't attracted to convoy protest by Lich or Barber, officer tells trial
Justice Centre, Sep 12, 2023: British Columbia Public Health Officer preferred some faith groups over others
The Globe and Mail, Jun 9, 2023: How Canada’s FOI system broke under its own weight
Justice Centre, Oct 10, 2023: Saskatchewan nurse faces disciplinary proceedings over expressing her opinions
Justice Centre, Oct 23, 2023: BC nurse Amy Hamm’s prosecution continues
Justice Centre, Nov 1, 2023: Court hearing today for Canadian denied EI benefits because of vax status
Justice Centre, Jun 1, 2023: Windsor Constable appealing conviction for Freedom Convoy donation: Brisco v. The Windsor Police Service
Justice Centre, Aug 8, 2023: Update on Anti-SLAPP Motion in Class Action Lawsuit against Freedom Convoy Participants
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In a follow up to our January 16 podcast (S04E02 Another Institution Captured?), lawyer Glenn Blackett goes over the latest from the Law Society of Alberta, a Professional Development Profile. It is, he says, full of "woke" concepts that threaten to undermine the rule of law. This past summer, an informal group of lawyers sent an open letter to Alberta Premier Danielle Smith to alert the government about the situation.
Justice with John Carpay Podcast, Jan 16, 2023: S04E02 Another Institution Captured?
Law Society of Alberta: Professional Development Profile
Glenn Blackett in The Western Standard, Jul 17, 2023: Justice under threat as Alberta Law Society seeks to enforce wokeism
change.org Petition, Jul 13, 2023 (includes a link to the Letter to Premier Danielle Smith): Rule of Law and the Law Society of Alberta
Law Society of Alberta: Indigenous Cultural Competency Education (The Path)
Calgary Herald, Mar 30, 2022: Alberta introduces legislation mandating sexual assault law education for potential provincial judges
BBC, Sep 11, 2023: Israel judicial reform explained: What is the crisis about?
CanLII, Mar 30, 2017: Green v. Law Society of Manitoba, 2017 SCC 20 (CanLII), [2017] 1 SCR 360
Richard Hanania in Quillette, Sep 22, 2023: Where Does 'Wokeness' Come From?
The European Conservative, Jan 30, 2023: The Great Reset, 'Wokeness,' and the Long March Through the Institutions: An Interview with Michael Rectenwald
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John talks about his recent column in The Epoch Times in which he applauds the Saskatchewan government for invoking the notwithstanding clause on the parental rights issue. We then discuss the case of Saskatchewan nurse Leah McInnes who’s being targeted by her professional college, and the parallels with her case to others across the country. At about the halfway point we get to our main topic; the danger to free expression from the CRTC as it requires online streaming services to register with the government.
John Carpay in The Epoch Times, Oct 14, 2023: Claiming That Children Have Adult Rights Is a Perversion of the Canadian Charter
The Canadian Press via National Newswatch, Oct 12, 2023: Saskatchewan government tables school pronoun bill, invokes notwithstanding clause
Barbara Kay in the National Post, Oct 8, 2023: The movement to oppose gender activism in schools is growing — and science is on its side
Scott Moe on X, Aug 28, 2023: A new poll from Angus Reid Institute shows strong support in SK and across Canada for Parental Inclusion and Consent in education with 86%...
Justice Centre, Oct 10, 2023: Saskatchewan nurse faces disciplinary proceedings over expressing her opinions
CanLII, Oct 6, 2020: Strom v Saskatchewan Registered Nurses’ Association
Showpass: Tickets for George Jonas Freedom Award Dinner in Vancouver Nov 22
Pipeline Online, Oct 13, 2023: Reaction to Supreme Court ruling “No More Pipelines” Bill C-69 largely unconstitutional
Toronto Sun, Oct 7, 2023: Trudeau 'trying to crush free speech' with new podcast rules, Musk says
Yahoo News, Oct 4, 2023: New CRTC rules: 'Potentially ruinous consequences to all podcasting in Canada,' Jesse Brown warns
Brian Lilley in The Province, Oct 2, 2023: Brian Lilley: Yes, the CRTC's podcast registry could lead to censorship
CBC, Jun 22, 2023: Canadians will no longer have access to news content on Facebook and Instagram, Meta says
Tech Crunch, Oct 10, 2023: EU fires urgent warning at Elon Musk’s X over illegal content and disinformation following Hamas attacks
Blacklock's Reporter, Oct 13, 2023: Gov’t Concealed RCMP Probe
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Lawyer Marty Moore takes us through a new case he's recently filed in BC about censorship at a Chilliwack School Trustee meeting in June. The client, he says, had her free expression rights violated four times in two minutes. And he takes note of a recent decision in the BC Court of Appeal where they ruled that a vaccine passport mandate case will proceed to trial. Marty says he hopes this will provide the Federal Court of Appeal some guidance as they consider the Peckford appeal on the federal travel vaccine mandate this week.
Chilliwack School District on Youtube, June, 2023: Chilliwack School District Board Meeting - June 13, 2023
Chilliwack School District Board of Educations Trustees
Justice Centre, Jun 27, 2022: Burjoski v. Waterloo Region District School Board
CBC, Sep 29, 2022: Debate over book bans in classrooms highlights limitations of school trustees' role
City News, Jan 30, 2022: BC Supreme Court petition fails to remove controversial Chilliwack school trustee
Xtra Magazine, Oct 18, 2022: In a historic first, an out trans man was just elected to a school board in Canada
Chilliwack (School District) Election results Updated Oct 7, 2023
City of Chilliwack 2022 Voter Turnout: Estimated eligible Voters, 69,997
Justice Centre, Jun 14, 2023: Court hears challenge to censorship of school board trustee
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Dr. Jay Bhattacharya and Rav Arora join John Carpay on stage for a fireside chat during the George Jonas Freedom Award dinner in Calgary on September 28. They discuss the free speech lawsuit that involves Dr. Bhattacharya, Missouri v. Biden. They also talk about the failure of the Canadian government bills C18 and C10, and the fall of the mainstream media with the corresponding rise of new media.
The Illusion of Consensus
Justice Centre, Jun 23, 2021: Lockdowns and the Science of Covid, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Great Barrington Declaration
Event Tickets: Ben Shapiro Calgary, AB - Grey Eagle Resort & Casino
Justin Hart in the Wall Street Journal, Dec 9, 2022: The Twitter Blacklisting of Jay Bhattacharya
The New York Post, Dec 12, 2022: Elon Musk invites blacklisted Stanford professor to Twitter headquarters
The Hill, Sep 13, 2023: Missouri v. Biden and the crossroads of politics, censorship and free speech
WAFB Dec 5, 2022: Louisiana, Missouri Release Full Fauci Deposition Transcript
Justice Centre, Aug 31, 2021: Student reinstated after University of Winnipeg had kicked her out for attending peaceful outdoor protest
Tablet, Jan 10, 2023: How Stanford Failed the Academic Freedom Test
American Pediatric Society, Sep 9, 2020: Open Letter from Stanford University Regarding Dr. Scott Atlas
Calgary Herald, Sep 24, 2021: Alberta Children's Hospital doctors face criticism for letters opposing vaccine mandate
Justice Centre, Sep 27, 2021: Justice Centre will defend physicians threatened by Alberta College of Physicians and Surgeons
National Post, Sep 21, 2023: Canada launches UN declaration pledging measures on online disinformation
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Lawyer James Manson takes us through the case of Constable Michael Brisco, who was found guilty of Discreditable Conduct by the Windsor Police Service after making a $50 donation to the Freedom Convoy in 2022. The Justice Centre is funding Brisco's appeal, and the Appellant's Factum was filed just last week.
Justice Centre, Jun 1, 2023: Windsor Constable appealing conviction for Freedom Convoy donation: Brisco v. The Windsor Police Service
Constable Michael Brisco's Notice of Appeal, Jun 14, 2023 (PDF)
The National Post, Feb 17, 2022: American billionaire, Canadian civil servants among donors leaked in GiveSendGo hack
The Washington Post, Feb 14, 2022: ‘We are in a battle’: Crowdfunding site for Canadian truckers promises aggressive response to hack
The Globe and Mail, Feb 15, 2022: Data leak reveals Canadians, Americans donated millions to fund trucker convoy protests
CBC, Mar 2, 2022: Police grappling with members who allegedly donated to 'Freedom Convoy'
CBC, Mar 27, 2022: Windsor police officer who donated to Ottawa convoy will learn his penalty in May
The Epoch Times, May 5, 2023: Windsor Police Officer Must Work Unpaid Hours as Penalty for Donating $50 to Freedom Convoy
G. L. Peiris, Ottawa Law Review (PDF): The Admissibility of Evidence Obtained Illegally: A Comparative Analysis
The Criminal Law Notebook: Abuse of Process
Global News, Feb 11, 2022: 46% of Canadians sympathize with trucker convoy, but many disagree with their tactics: poll
The National Post, Oct 19, 2022: OPP saw no evidence Freedom Convoy posed direct threat to national security: intelligence officer
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John gives us an update on his recent trip to British Columbia to meet with Justice Centre supporters there. Then we give a shout-out to Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill; the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has dropped their disciplinary proceedings against her, a victory for medical freedom. This leads to a discussion about Canada's Chief Public Health Officer (CPHO) Theresa Tam and her recent press conference urging more masking and more vaccinations.
Justice Centre, Sep 12, 2023: British Columbia Public Health Officer preferred some faith groups over others
Justice Centre Weekly: On challenging BC church gathering restrictions, with Marty Moore - S01E23
True North, Sep 15, 2023: Medical college drops case against doctor who spoke out against lockdowns
The National Post, Nov 3, 2023: Vaccine-doubting doctor ordered to pay $1M in legal costs after her libel suit quashed
The Canadian Press via The National Post, Sep 13, 2023: Theresa Tam recommends masks and updated COVID vaccines this fall
Chris Selley in The National Post, Sep 15, 2023: Public health officers are still oblivious to their self-destructed COVID credibility
Michelle Rempel Garner's Substack, Sep 14, 2023: The Public Health Agency of Canada has a trust deficit, and it could be deadly.
The Brownstone Institute, Sep 14, 2023: The Religion of Masking
Steve Kirsch Newsletter, Sep 16, 2023: Even more evidence that nobody should wear a face mask
CTV News, Apr 14, 2021: Canada's vaccine hoarding will prolong the pandemic globally, experts say
Global News, Dec 9, 2022: With millions of COVID-19 vaccine doses wasted, has Canada kept its donation promises?
The Epoch Times, Sep 7, 2023: Pfizer, J&J Pressured South Africa Into Shielding Companies From COVID Vaccine Injury Claims: Documents
Counter Signal, Sep 15, 2023: National Citizens’ Inquiry calls for judicial investigation into Health Canada, potential criminal liability
National Citizens Inquiry, Sep 14, 2023 (PDF): In the Public Interest: An Interim Report on the Covid-19 Vaccine Authorization Process
Blacklock's Reporter, Sep 12, 2023: Vaccine “Events” Unreported
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We begin by going through a recent John Carpay column in The Epoch Times: "The Danger of Intellectual Laziness: How Albert Speer Became a Nazi." Then we examine the originating application in the Egale lawsuit against the Saskatchewan government over parental notification for gender transitions in children under 16. Finally, we discuss the trial of Chris Barber and Tamara Lich.
John Carpay in The Epoch Times, Sep 9, 2023: The Danger of Intellectual Laziness: How Albert Speer Became a Nazi
Amazon.ca: Inside the Third Reich by Albert Speer
Egale's Google Drive documents page (including Originating Application)
Egale: UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity v. Government of Saskatchewan et al.
Justice Centre, Oct 12, 2019: PT et al v. Alberta
Calgary Sun, Sep 6, 2023: 2023: Teacher's sex-assault trial delayed by closed-door application
True North, Sep 9, 2023: “We are not backing down”: Scott Moe commits to parental rights bill
Simon Fraser University: Ann Travers
CanLII, Jan 30, 2004: Canadian Foundation for Children, Youth and the Law v. Canada (Attorney General), 2004
Carson Jerema, Sep 5, 2023: Tamara Lich exposed the incompetence of the Canadian state
The Canadian Press via Edmonton Journal, Sep 8, 2023: Freedom Convoy lawyers to argue admissibility of Facebook evidence
The Canadian Press via Edmonton Journal, Sep 4, 2023: 'Hold the line:' 'Freedom Convoy' organizers' criminal trial begins Tuesday
Gov. of Canada, Justice Laws Website: Criminal Code
Justice Centre, Sep 8, 2023: Charges against couple who refused to quarantine withdrawn
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John tells us about the recent Justice Centre victories. Then we comment on this year's George Jonas Freedom Award winner Jordan Peterson and his recent loss in an Ontario court. He's being ordered to attend social media thought control classes. Finally, we revisit the Egale lawsuit against the Saskatchewan government for making it mandatory to inform parents if their children chose to undergo gender transition.
John Carpay in the Western Standard via The Justice Centre, Aug 2, 2023: A win on a technicality, but still a win
Justice Centre, Aug 30, 2023: Pastor James Coates and GraceLife Church acquitted following Ingram decision
Justice Centre, Aug 31, 2023: Mischief charges against documenter of Freedom Convoy dismissed
Justice Centre, Aug 31, 2023: Judicial Stay of Proceedings for Ty Northcott
CBC, Aug 28, 2023: New justice minister appoints more than a dozen judges in effort to address vacancies
The Canadian Press via rdnewsNOW, Aug 30, 2023: ‘Freedom Convoy’ leaders’ criminal trial goes beyond mischief charges
The Democracy Fund
Justice Centre, Feb 16, 2023: $300-million class action against Freedom Convoy participants: Zexi Li et al v. Chris Barber et al
John Carpay in The Epoch Times via The Justice Centre, Aug 25, 2023: Canada’s Regulatory Colleges Have No Business Monitoring Speech
Daily Caller, Aug 30, 2023: ‘Absolutely Necessary’: Jordan Peterson Reveals ‘Plan’ To Expose Court-Ordered Media Sensitivity Training
Decision posted on Jordan Peterson's site (PDF): Peterson v. College of Psychologists of Ontario, 2023 ONSC 4685
CBC, Aug 31, 2023: Legal action filed against Sask. government over new school pronoun rules
The National Post, Aug 30, 2023: Canadian politicians stampeding away from policy of concealing gender transitions from parents
Justice Centre, Oct 12, 2019: PT et al v. Alberta
John Carpay in the Western Standard, Aug 31, 2023: Parents have more love for their own children than sexual minority activists have for other people’s children
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We look at recent research showing that a majority of judges who donated to political parties, prior to their appointment, directed their money to the Liberal Party of Canada. We then discuss a column in The National Post by Jay Bhattacharya and Leighton Grey commenting on Alberta's Ingram decision, in which they level some pointed criticism at the judge.
Kate Schneider and Christopher Nardi in The National Post, Aug 9, 2023: Trudeau's law society: Exclusive data analysis reveals Liberals appoint judges who are party donors
Jamie Sarkonak in The National Post, Aug 20, 2023: Trudeau's 'nonpartisan' Supreme Court advisory panel skews left
True North, Aug 11, 2023: Outrage over Trudeau's appointment of judges who donated to Liberals
CBC, Jun 10, 2021: Federal government stops using Liberal Party database to vet would-be judges
The Canadian Press via National Newswatch, Aug 11, 2023: Former Prince Edward Island premier tapped to help pick next Supreme Court Justice
Justice Centre, May 27, 2019: Supreme Court Justices divided on Charter freedoms, reports 2019 Judicial Freedom Index
Jay Bhattacharya and Leighton Grey, Special to The National Post, Aug 18, 2023: Canadian courts complicit in failed lockdowns that violated rights
Justice Centre, July 31, 2023 (PDF): Ingram v Alberta (Chief Medical Officer of Health), 2023 ABKB 453
Justice Centre, Jun 23, 2021: Lockdowns and the Science of Covid, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Justice Centre, May 11, 2021: Manitoba Chief Microbiologist and Laboratory Specialist: 56% of positive "cases" are not infectious
Statista, Jul 6, 2023: Global health care systems comparison - Statistics & Facts
(South Africa) Cape Times via MSN, Aug 18, 2023: Access to Covid vaccine contracts a major victory for transparency
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Lawyer James Manson describes and explains the issues in the Robin Francis EI case, now headed to the Federal Court of Appeal. Mr. Francis was fired after he refused to follow his employer's vaccine mandate and was then denied Employment Insurance benefits, like so many other Canadians who asserted their Charter rights.
Justice Centre, Mar 27, 2023: Francis v. Canada (AG)
Justice Centre, Mar 27, 2023: Ontario father takes denial of EI benefits for not taking Covid-19 vaccine to Federal Court of Appeal
The Ontario Human Rights Code
Ontario.ca: Your guide to the Employment Standards Act
Justice Centre, Nov 8, 2022: Tribunal Ordered to Reconsider “Misconduct” Denial of EI Benefits to Unvaccinated Employee
London Free Press, Mar 28, 2023: Longtime hospital worker denied EI after being fired over COVID vaccine
Rebel News, Mar 29, 2023: Unvaccinated engineer appeals decision to deny him EI benefits
Cornell Law School: contra proferentem
CBC, Oct 21, 2023: Don't expect EI if you lose your job for not being vaccinated, minister says
Gov't of Canada, Justice Laws Website: Employment Insurance Act (S.C. 1996, c. 23)
CanLII, Mar 22, 2012: Doré v. Barreau du Québec, 2012 SCC 12 (CanLII), [2012] 1 SCR 395
Human Rights Law Centre: What is the standard of review to determine whether a public authority has acted compatibly with human rights
Edward J. Cottrill in Alberta Law Review Society via CanLII, 2018: Novel Uses of the Charter Following Doré and Loyola
Justice Centre, Jun 8, 2023: Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear challenge to Covid-19 vaccine mandate for transplant candidates
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Lawyer James Manson takes us through an anti-SLAPP motion he filed in the $300 million lawsuit against Freedom Convoy protestors and donors. He explains why in this instance--a class action nuisance lawsuit--an anti-SLAPP motion is unique. But it fits here because the case involves free expression on issues of public policy. And it was for cases of free expression on issues of public policy that anti-SLAPP legislation was written.
Justice Centre, Feb 16, 2023: Zexi Li et al v. Chris Barber et al
CBC, Jul 29, 2023: Convoy organizers try to quash $300-million lawsuit
Osler, Sep 14, 2020: Supreme Court rearticulates test under Ontario “anti-SLAPP” legislation
NiemanLab, Oct 27, 2021: SLAPP lawsuits are a growing tool for stopping investigative journalism around the world
Globe and Mail, Mar 1, 2023: Law meant to protect free speech from abusive libel suits is misused, says Ontario Court of Appeal
Justice Centre POEC video, Oct 14, 2022: Day 2 - Miller crosses De La Ronde and Li
Ottawa Citizen, Mar 15, 2023: Convoy protest class action lawsuit adds to list of defendants, expands roster of included residents
Ottawa Convoy Class Action website
Ontario: Civil case management
CanLII: Rules of Civil Procedure Chapters, Particular Proceedings, Rule 77 - Civil Case Management, 1st ed, 2021
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John takes us through a new Justice Centre case that's being filed on behalf of Prof. Frances Widdowson against the University of Lethbridge. Last winter the institution shut down one of her lectures. This is an example of how wokeism damages not only the reputation of the cancelled target, but of the institution itself because their action contradicts their stated principles of academic freedom and free inquiry. An interesting footnote; cancel culture in academia was the subject of Widdowson's cancelled lecture.
The University of Chicago: Free Expression
Global News, Feb 2, 2023: Hundreds of protesters drown out speaker Frances Widdowson at University of Lethbridge
Justice Centre, Sep 24, 2020: Campus Freedom Index – Universities choose ideological advocacy over free expression
Hayden Cook in Alberta Law Review via CanLII: Charter Applicability to Universities and the Regulation of On-Campus Expression
C2C, Oct 2020: “The Truth as I See It” – In Conversation with Frances Widdowson
CTV News, Jan 5, 2022: Fired Mount Royal University professor says she plans to appeal
Amazon.ca: Disrobing the Aboriginal Industry: The Deception Behind Indigenous Cultural Preservation by Frances Widdowson – Oct. 24 2008
Amazon.ca: Separate but Unequal: How Parallelist Ideology Conceals Indigenous Dependency by Frances Widdowson – Nov. 5 2019
The Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship
change.org Petition, Jan 26, 2023: Stop Frances Widdowson from Speaking at University of Lethbridge
Justice Centre, Oct 15, 2019: Nicholas Mcleod v. Mount Royal University
LinkedIn: Paul Viminitz--Professor at University of Lethbridge
CanLII, Oct 9, 1997: Eldridge v. British Columbia (Attorney General), 1997 CanLII 327 (SCC), [1997] 3 SCR 624
Inside Higher Ed, Mar 20, 2017: 'Hijacking a Fundamental Right'
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We discuss the Coutts Four who have spent over 500 days in jail without bail awaiting trial on conspiracy to murder and weapons charges after the Coutts border protest last year. Some are now calling them political prisoners. Then we dive into the debate over the potential criminalization of Residential School "denialism." And we end with an examination of remarks made by a judge while convicting a man of not wearing a mask on a plane during the Covid panic.
Gord MaGill in Newsweek, Jul 13, 2023: Justin Trudeau's Political Prisoners
CBC, Sep 7, 2022: Alberta men accused in plot to murder Mounties saw undercover cops as 'girls' who could help: court records
Ottawa Citizen, Jul 27, 2022: 'Take those shackles off': Tamara Lich released on bail, again
Rebel News, Jul 19, 2023: Four men who were charged with conspiracy at the Coutts Blockade will be back in court on July 25
Senate of Canada: Honouring the Children Who Never Came Home: Truth, Education and Reconciliation
CBC, May 10, 2022: Why Canada's plan to criminalize Holocaust denial could be unconstitutional — and redundant
Hymie Rubenstein in True North, Jun 22, 2023: Criminalizing Indian Residential School “Denialism”
Rebel News, Aug 31, 2022: Kamloops: The Buried Truth documentary
CBC, May 27, 2021: Remains of 215 children found buried at former B.C. residential school, First Nation says
The Dorchester Review, Jun 23, 2023: The Kamloops ‘Discovery’: A Fact-Check Two Years Later
Indian Residential Schools Research Group
Michelle Stirling on Mediumn, Jul 10, 2023: Indian Residential Schools — The Untold Story of A Lifeboat for the Least of Society
Kevin Martin in The Calgary Sun, Jul 20, 2023: Judge reminds anti-masker of responsibility to fellow citizens
Cochrane Library, Jan 30, 2023: Physical interventions to interrupt or reduce the spread of respiratory viruses
Hot Air, Jul 18, 2923: NYT casually drops a truth bomb: about 30% of "COVID deaths" weren't from COVID
BBC, Jan 10, 2023: Excess deaths in 2022 among worst in 50 years
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In what might be called US Supreme Court decisions Part 2, lawyer Marty Moore follows last week's episode on the Creative LLC USSC ruling with a review of the affirmative action ruling issued at roughly the same time. The case itself will have little impact on Canada because we have embedded affirmative action in our Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Supreme Court of the United States: Opinions of the Court
Supreme Court of the United States, Jun 29, 2023: Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. v. President and Fellows of Harvard College
Students for Fair Admissions
Justice Laws Website: Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Robert Barnes in The Washington Post, Jun 29, 2023: Supreme Court rejects race-based affirmative action in college admissions
USA Today via MSN, Jul 6, 2023: After Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling, race-based scholarships under scrutiny
Constitution Annotated: Fourteenth Amendment
Britannica: Jim Crow law, United States [1877-1954]
National Archives: Brown v. Board of Education (1954)
Britannica: Bakke decision (from Jun 28, 1978)
Reason, May 12, 2020: An Interesting Historical Note About the Bakke Case
Britannica: Bollinger decisions (from Jun 23, 2003)
Spencer Brown in Townhall, Jun 29, 2023: Clarence Thomas' Concurring Opinion on Affirmative Action Is Incredible
The Christian Science Monitor, Jun 29, 2023: With affirmative action gone, California shows what may come next
BBC, Jun 14, 2023: Starbucks ordered to pay $25m to ex-employee in racial discrimination case
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Lawyer Marty Moore explores the US Supreme Court's reasoning in the Creative LLC versus Colorado decision. Is it, as the mainstream media claimed, a blow against gay rights? Is it a victory for freedom of expression? Marty also draws an interesting parallel between this current US ruling and a Canadian case from over 20 years ago.
Supreme Court of the United States: Opinions of the Court
Supreme Court of the United States, Jun 30, 2023 (PDF): 303 Creative LLC et al v. Elenis et al.
Justice Centre, Dec 3, 2018: Bill 24 legal challenge heard by Court of Appeal in Calgary today
The Guardian, Jun 29, 2023: Key document may be fake in LGBTQ+ rights case before US supreme court
AP, Jun 30, 2023: The man named in the Supreme Court’s gay rights ruling says he didn’t request a wedding website
NBC, Jun 4, 2018: In narrow ruling, Supreme Court gives victory to baker who refused to make cake for gay wedding
Christian Post, Jun 30, 2023: Supreme Court vacates ruling against Christian bakers punished for not making lesbian wedding cake
Justice Centre, Jun 29, 2021: Court rules against federal government on denial of Canada Summer Jobs Funding
Christine Van Geyn in The National Post, Jun 26, 2023: College of Psychologists attacks Jordan Peterson in court
Paula Simons in The Edmonton Journal, May 2, 2018: Eighty years ago, the Edmonton Journal won a Pulitzer Prize. Let's remember why
CanLII, Jun 17, 2002: Brockie v. Brillinger (No. 2), 2002
LifeSite News, Apr 15, 2004: Scott Brockie Loses Decision at Court of Appeals, On the Hook for $40,000
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Marty Moore discusses a parent's right to know what is happening to their child in school. This follows a story out of Lumsden, Saskatchewan, which resulted in the education minister suspending Planned Parenthood from giving sex ed presentations in schools. Marty reads from anonymized affidavits of girls and boys, filed in Alberta's Bill 24 case from a few years ago. These are quite relevant today in the debate about sexual education, gender identity and parental rights.
SaskToday, Jun 22, 2023: Duncan suspends Planned Parenthood from presenting in schools
Regina Leader-Post, Jun 27, 2023: Education minister stands behind Planned Parenthood suspension
Justice Centre PDF: Affidavit of Theresa Ng, Sworn Apr 5, 2018
Justice Centre, Sep 20, 2019: Constitutional challenge to Bill 24 discontinued following repeal of School Act
Justice Centre PDF: Affidavit of A.A., Sworn Jan 18, 2019
Justice Centre PDF: Affidavit of J.P., Sworn May 23, 2018
Daily Caller, Aug 11, 2022: 1,000 Families To Sue World’s Largest Pediatric Gender Clinic, Lawyer Says
New York Post, Jan 24, 2022: California mother claims teachers manipulated her daughter to change her gender identity
Justice Centre PDF: Affidavit of J.J., Sworn Jun 26, 2019
Justice Centre PDF: Affidavit of K.K. (parent of J. J.), Sworn Jun 26, 2019
Justice Centre PDF: Affidavit of B.B., Sworn Jan 18, 2019
The Post Millennial, Jun 27, 2023: Adults expose themselves to children at Toronto Pride Parade
Michael Higgins in The National Post, Jun 13, 2023: Justin Trudeau dismisses parental rights as 'far right
CBC via MSN, Jun 27, 2023: Poilievre tells Trudeau to 'butt out' of New Brunswick's policy on LGBTQ students
CBC, Jun 29, 2023: Political revolt amid LGBTQ changes in New Brunswick
True North, Jun 30, 2023: N.B. PC Party executives say “silent majority” supports Higgs amid push for leadership review
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We look at the circumstances surrounding the retirement of Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown, who stepped down at the beginning of June to end a Canadian Judicial Council investigation. John says the loss of this judge will negatively impact the country's top court. And we also discuss Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner's recent complaint that the media is showing very much interest in the courts these days.
Leonid Sirota in The National Post, Jun 21, 2023: Image-conscious Supreme Court Chief Justice failed Russell Brown
Brian Greenspan and Julianna Greenspan in The National Post, Mar 26, 2023: Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown a victim of social media manipulation
CTV News, Jun 12, 2023: Supreme Court Justice Russell Brown retires, ending judicial review
Jamie Sarkonak in The National Post, Jun 12, 2023: Russell Brown quits, condemning Canada to Trudeau's activist Supreme Court
Toronto Star, Jun 22, 2018: Canada’s top judge says Supreme Court should provide leadership at a time when fundamental values are being undermined in the world
Heather Mallick in the Toronto Star, Mar 15, 2023: From rigid and rule-bound to roguish and free-range (original title "From skunks to judges — when did the rules change?")
Justice Centre, Jun 15, 2018: Freedom of association rejected by Supreme Court of Canada in Trinity Western ruling
Justice Centre, May 20, 2019: 2019 Judicial Freedom Index
Supreme Court of Canada, Dec 13, 1990: R. v. Keegstra
Supreme Court of Canada, May 18, 2005: Harper v. Canada (Attorney General)
National Post Editorial via MSN, Jun 18, 2023: Russell Brown's departure leaves Supreme Court free to trample on liberties
Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Jun 22, 2023: Chief Justice of Canada Richard Wagner notes decline in press coverage of courts at CBA forum
Bruce Pardy in The National Post, Jun 2, 2022: Supreme Court undermined by chief justice condemning freedom convoy
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Lawyer Marty Moore outlines an important hate speech case going before the Ontario Court of Appeal on June 21. The Crown is arguing that the trial judge, who acquitted protestor Bill Whatcott, set too high a standard for "hate speech." The Justice Centre represents an intervenor in the appeal, and Marty explains their position, that lowering the bar on hate speech could have dire and divisive consequences for society.
Justice Centre, May 15, 2023: Advocacy against gay sex equated to seeking eradication of gay men in hate speech case at Ontario Court of Appeal
Justice Centre Document (PDF): Whatcott v The King, Appellant's Factum
Free to Care
BBC Ethics Guide: Religions and circumcision
CanLII, Dec 18, 1950: Boucher v. The King
New York Post, Jun 13, 2023: John Hopkins University refers to lesbians as ‘non-men attracted to non-men’ in new LGBTQ glossary
Daily Mail, Jun 13, 2023: 'Non-man (formerly known as woman)': JK Rowling hits out at US university after it declared a lesbian as 'a non-man who is attracted to a non-man'
FEE, Jan 14, 2023: Hate Speech Laws: The Best Arguments for Them—and Against Them
AIER, Dec 6, 2019: The Link Between Prosperity and Freedom Is Even Stronger than You Think
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John talks about some concerns he has about an action committee established back in May 2020 to assist Canada's court systems with health and safety. We then tackle other issues like the sad case of Sheila Lewis, a study on the negative impacts of lockdowns, a column about equating speech with violence, and Tucker Carlson's new media show on Twitter.
Western Standard, Jun 8, 2023: Canada’s top judge and federal justice minister co-chaired COVID committee for years
Canadian Lawyer Magazine, May 12, 2020: Action committee to boost court operations amid COVID-19 launched
Justice Centre, Jun 8, 2023: Supreme Court of Canada declines to hear challenge to Covid-19 vaccine mandate for transplant candidates
Telegraph, Jun 4, 2023: Lockdown benefits ‘a drop in the bucket compared to the costs’, landmark study finds
Institute of Economic Affairs, Jun 5, 2023: Did lockdowns work? The verdict on Covid restrictions
Justice Centre: George Jonas Freedom Award
Brian Lilley in the Toronto Sun, Jun 7, 2023: Lack of judges may see man accused of molesting daughter walk
Le Monde, Apr 22, 2023: Canadian public servants strike for right to work from home
Letter from Dr. Eric Payne to CPSAC, Sep 14, 2021 (PDF): RE: Mandatory mRNA vaccine mandate for Alberta physicians
Holly Doan on Twitter, Jun 6, 2023: "DOCUMENTS: @Safety_Canada on 1st day of #FreedomConvoy issued false bulletin that truckers ransacked federal offices...
Rebel News, Jun 6, 2023: Ottawa released a 'fake' security bulletin against Freedom Convoy, refuses to disclose source
CTV, Oct 31, 2022: Texts give insight into feds' communications strategy before 'Freedom Convoy' arrival
Jonathan Turley, Jun 5, 2023: "Your Speech Is Violence": How The Mob Is Using A New Mantra To Justify Campus Violence
Daily Mail, Jun 7, 2023: Tucker Carlson 'broke the media matrix' with his first Twitter broadcast...
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We open with the case of Constable Michael Brisco of the Windsor Police Service. With the help of the Justice Centre, he is appealing his conviction for Discreditable Conduct resulting from his donation to the Freedom Convoy. There follows a discussion about free speech and the elites, and a review of the Canada Day fireworks controversies in cities across the country. We finish by parsing a recent column and court case that suggest the era of the courts reading new rights into the Charter is over.
Justice Centre, Jun 1, 2023: Windsor Officer Appealing his Conviction for Making a $50 Donation to the Freedom Convoy
Supreme Court of Canada, May 18, 2004: Harper v. Canada (Attorney General)
CBC, Feb 7, 2022: Court grants injunction to silence honking in downtown Ottawa for 10 days
David Kupelian in WND, May 29, 2023: Why today's elites literally can't stand free speech
Daniel Klein in the Brownstone Institute, May 31, 2023: Misinformation Is a Word We Use to Shut You Up
Global News, May 22, 2023: Calgary’s Canada Day fireworks pilot not a council decision: councillor
CityNews, May 24, 2023: Criticism continues over Calgary's choice to can Canada Day fireworks
True North, May 25, 2023: City of Calgary folds, reinstates firework show following outrage
CTV News, May 25, 2023: Vancouver mayor 'incredibly disappointed' in port authority's decision to cancel Canada Day fireworks
CTV News, May 23, 2023: Canada Day celebrations cancelled at Nathan Phillips Square this year. Here's why
CTV News, May 26, 2023: 'A fractious history': Planning of Canada Day festivities sparks controversy
John Ivison in The National Post, Jun 2, 2023: A harsh rebuke from the bench for a Supreme Court on the 'loose'
CanLII, Jan 20, 2023: Boloh 1(A) v. Canada, 2023 FC 98 (CanLII)
Supreme Court of Canada, Nov 5, 2020: Quebec (Attorney General) v. 9147-0732 Québec inc.
Supreme Court of Canada, Apr 24, 1985: R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd.
Justice Centre, Aug 11, 2020: Baker et. al. v. Canada (Passports)
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Lawyer Lisa Bildy (Twitter @LDBildy) joins Kevin to discuss Amy Hamm's case. Supported by the Justice Centre, Lisa has been defending the BC nurse against charges from her regulatory body, the British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives, over her gender critical views. Later, Lisa talks about the recent Ontario Law Society bencher elections where her slate--running on a platform opposing financial bloat, mission creep and wokeness--lost to a group of establishment candidates.
Justice Centre, Jul 10, 2021: BC College of Nurses and Midwives v. Amy Hamm
Justice Centre, Jul 4, 2022: “Medically inaccurate” charge dropped against nurse facing discipline for gender critical statements
Megyn Kelly on Youtube, Feb 3, 2023: Nurse May Lose License for Believing in Biological Sex, with Amy Hamm
Justice Centre, Jan 10, 2023: Justice Centre continues to defend nurse Amy Hamm’s Charter rights today before disciplinary panel
The Spectator, Jan 20, 2021: Tavistock gender clinic whistleblowers have been vindicated
BC Provincial Health Services Aut hority, Feb 16, 2023: WPATH SOC-8: Changes to gender-affirming surgery in B.C.
New York Post, Mar 2, 2023: Kayla Lemieux, Canadian teacher with size-Z prosthetic breasts, placed on paid leave
CBC, Oct 6, 2020: Sask. nurse who was disciplined over Facebook comments wins court appeal
Justice Centre, Nov 12, 2020: Dr. Christopher Milburn v. Nova Scotia College of Physicians and Surgeons
CTV News, May 24, 2023: Emergency room doctors pen letter outlining health-care crisis in Alberta
Global News, Jan 4, 2023: Jordan Peterson says Ontario psychologist licence may be suspended over public statements
Law Times, May 1, 2023: Good Governance Coalition sweeps Law Society of Ontario bencher election
Bruce Pardy in The National Post, Mar 7, 2023: Ontario lawyers must vote against the woke onslaught
Bruce Pardy in The National Post, Mar 7, 2023: Law Society rebellion has been vanquished. Long live the equity revolution!
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John discusses his latest column on Carolyn Burjoski, followed by commentary on the arrest of teenager Josh Alexander in Calgary. That brings us to the subject of the hate industry in Canada and the US. We finish with topics like the Rebel News's CBC-Twitter exposé, Linda Frum's victory in court, and remarks from US Supreme Court Justice Neil Gorsuch.
John Carpay in The Justice Centre, May 17, 2023: Free-speech teacher fights back against a woke school board
Justice Centre, Jan 10, 2023: Justice Centre continues to defend nurse Amy Hamm’s Charter rights today before disciplinary panel
Josh Alexander on Twitter May 17, 2023: "According to Calgary police, my views were too "inflammatory" to be expressed near the Western Canada HS..."
Calgary Herald, May 17, 2023: Anti-transgender protesters confronted outside Calgary high school
LifeSite News, Feb 6, 2023: Ontario police arrest Josh Alexander, who protested boys in girls’ bathrooms, for attending class
American Greatness, May 16, 2023: The Hate Industry
Canadian Anti-Hate Network
Canada Heritage, Jun 29, 2022: Government of Canada and the Canadian Anti-Hate Network launch Anti-Hate toolkit for Canadian schools
Kellie-Jay Keen's site Standing for Women
Toronto Star, Feb 25, 2023: Justin Trudeau rips Conservatives over Tory MPs’ meeting with known extremist
Rebel News, May 4, 2023: Docs show CBC president pushed Twitter to censor its critics
News Lists: 181 Hate Crime Hoaxes
Good Reads: Hate Crime Hoax: How the Left is Selling a Fake Race War by Wilfred Reilly
Racket News, May 19, 2023: A Century of Censorship
Globe and Mail, May 16, 2023: Former Conservative senator Linda Frum wins defamation case she says was designed to silence her
Brownstone Institute, May 18, 2023: Justice Neil Gorsuch Speaks Out Against Lockdowns and Mandates
John Carpay in The National Post, May 18, 2023: Rights were trampled upon during COVID. Let's make sure that doesn't happen again
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We begin with an article that states 1 in 4 Canadians support euthanasia for the poor and homeless. Then, on the topic of appointing enough judges, John finds himself in complete agreement with Canada's Supreme Court Chief Justice. And we finish on the subject of free speech which revolves around an article titled, "The Censorship-Industrial Complex."
Daniel Greenfield in Front Page Magazine, May 8, 2023: 1 in 4 Canadians Agree With Euthanizing the Poor--Among those 18-34, 40% support death for the poor.
LifeSite, Jun 16, 2022: Born-alive abortions are common in Canada, and few leaders seem to care
Forbes, Aug 15, 2022: Canada’s New Euthanasia Laws Carry Upsetting Nazi-Era Echoes, Warns Expert
Martin Regg Cohn in the Toronto Star, Mar 29, 2021: Canada must make COVID-19 vaccinations mandatory
Science Alert, May 11, 2023: Most COVID-19 Deaths May Be The Result of a Completely Different Infection
CBC via Yahoo, May 9, 2023: Chief justice warns Trudeau that judicial vacancies are putting criminal trials at risk
CBC, May 11, 2023: Suspect in fatal stabbing of Edmonton mother and child had lengthy, violent record
Racket News via ZeroHedge, May 10, 2023: The Censorship-Industrial Complex: Top 50 Organizations To Know
Brodie Fenlon in the CBC, May 9, 2023: The threats to press freedom in Canada and the world
Jamie Sarkonak in The National Post, May 10, 2023: The CRTC is coming for the internet, just as Trudeau intended
CRTC: Myths and Facts about Bill C-11, the Online Streaming Act
Good Reads: Animal Farm by George Orwell
Edmonton Journal, Sep 19, 2022: Alberta's lieutenant-governor once stopped controversial legislation. Could it happen again?
Tristan Hopper in The National Post, May 10, 2023: The wacky policies adopted by the Liberals at their recent convention
Victor Davis Hanson in American Greatness, May 7, 2023: The Impending Thermidor Reaction in Jacobin America
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John reviews some of the things he heard and said at the National Citizens Inquiry into Canada's Response to Covid-19 in Red Deer where, in his testimony, he put 18 recommendations on the record. He then tells us about a new Justice Centre petition to lobby the federal government into limiting the use of digital IDs. We discuss the global attack on free speech, and finish up by looking at a new report on the poor economic recovery, following the pandemic restrictions, in downtowns across North America.
Justice Centre Weekly on Youtube, Apr 28, 2023: Testifying on the Impacts of Covid-19 at NCI with John Carpay
National Citizens Inquiry on Rumble, May 4, 2023: John Carpay's Testimony on Legal Representation Against COVID Mandates
National Citizens Inquiry - Canada's Response to Covid-19
National Citizens Inquiry on Rumble, May 4, 2023: Dr. Eric Payne's Testimony on the Dangers of COVID-19 "Vaccines" for Children
National Citizens Inquiry on Rumble, May 4, 2023: Canada Deviated From Strategic Pandemic Response Lt. Colonel David Redman
Justice Centre, Apr 4, 2023: Digital ID, Surveillance, and the Value of Privacy
Gov of Canada: Privacy Act (R.S.C., 1985, c. P-21)
Michael Shellenberger and Alex Gutentag in Zerohedge, May 3, 2023: World On Cusp Of Woke Totalitarianism As Governments Act To End Freedom Of Speech
Justice Centre, Apr 28, 2023: Justice Centre’s Statement on Bill C-11, The Online Streaming Act, receiving Royal Assent
Toronto Sun, May 5, 2023: CRTC mulls banning Fox News after complaint from LGBTQ2 group
The Canadian Press via Global News, Feb 4, 2022: Liberals to reintroduce anti-hate bill ‘as soon as possible,’ minister says
Charles J. Chaput Quotes on Goodreads: "Evil preaches tolerance until it is dominant, then it tries to silence good."
University of Toronto, School of Cities, Apr 25, 2023: Death of Downtown? Pandemic Recovery Trajectories across 63 North American Cities
Zerohedge, Apr 16, 2023: The Empty Downtown - A New Normal?
The Globe and Mail, Apr 3, 2023: Canada’s downtown office vacancy rate hits 19 per cent as workers embrace remote work
CTV News, May 3, 2023: PSAC strike signals shifting perception of remote work
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We begin with an excerpt from a Justice Centre video in which our client, school trustee Linda Stone, explains why she is suing the Durham District School Board. John explains why he sees this as an important case. Then we discuss the politicization of the legal profession with reference to the Ontario Law Society bencher elections. Finally, John gives us a preview of his presentation to the National Citizens Inquiry into Canada's Response to Covid-19 in Red Deer on Apr 28.
Justice Centre, Apr 18, 2023: Trustee censured for asking questions about Board policies files court application against school board
Justice Centre on Youtube, Apr 18, 2023: Censored and bullied Ontario school board Trustee, Linda Stone
Justice Centre, Jun 27, 2022: Burjoski v. Waterloo Region District School Board
Michelle LA on Twitter, Apr 17, 2023: "I was told I'm not allowed to record, or ask certain questions, but that didn't stop us. Sorry about the video, had to hide my phone"
True North, Apr 20,2023: Petition to oust woke Chilliwack school board chair surges
LifeSite News, Apr 21, 2017: Alberta gov’t seems more troubled by Catholicism than exposing kids to pornography
FullStop
Good Governance Coalition
Ryan Alford in The National Post, Apr 16, 2023: Law Society of Ontario election a choice between aristocracy and professional liberty
Amazon.ca: Seven Absolute Rights: Recovering the Historical Foundations of Canada's Rule of Law by Ryan Alford
The Washington Free Beacon, Apr 13, 2023: The Big Law Bias: To Represent Conservative Clients, Top Lawyers Often Forced To Leave Their Firms
Jordon Sather Substack, Jordan's Newsletter, Apr 13, 2023: The Real Reason Mega-Corporations Are Going Woke
The Post Millennial, Apr 21, 2023: Budweiser marketing VP behind Dylan Mulvaney partnership takes leave of absence, replaced by senior exec Todd Allen
Western Standard, Oct 23, 2020: Transgender candidate an unlikely voice in BC’s election
National Citizens Inquiry: Canada's Response to Covid-19
Justice Centre, May 13, 2020: No longer demonstrably justified: An Analysis of Alberta’s COVID-19 Modelling
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We discuss the Justice Centre report "Digital ID, Surveillance, and the Value of Privacy" by our Education Programs Coordinator Luke Neilson. The report makes a distinction between the benefits of some types of digital IDs--like better authentication of a person's identity--and more invasive types that collect and centralize large amounts of personal information which may be abused. Later in the show we shine a spotlight on the National Citizen's Inquiry into Canada's Covid-19 response.
Justice Centre Report, Apr 4, 2023 (PDF): Digital ID, Surveillance, and the Value of Privacy
World Jewish Congress: How did the Germans know who was Jewish?
Watch Documentaries, 2011: All Watched Over by Machines of Loving Grace
National Post, Feb 13, 2015: Gun grab in High River was a serious RCMP failure
CTV News, Jan 27, 2022: A look at Canada's vaccine mandates and public health restrictions
Justice Centre, Jan 11, 2023: Terminally Ill Woman in Need of an Organ Transplant Asks Supreme Court of Canada to Decide Constitutionality of Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement
CBC, Apr 1, 2022: Saskatchewan quashes digital ID plan — for now
Britannica, Updated Feb 22, 23: Air India Flight 182 disaster
National Post, Dec 24, 2021: Canada's public health agency admits it tracked 33 million mobile devices during lockdown
National Citizens Inquiry Canada's Response to Covid-19
National Citizens Inquiry on Rumble, Apr 6, 2023: Retired Police Officer Vincent Gircys Testimony - Toronto Day 3 - National Citizens Inquiry
National Citizens Inquiry on Rumble, Apr 15, 2023: CBC News Coverage of the National Citizens Inquiry Winnipeg Day 1
The Canadian Press via National Post, Apr 17, 2023: CBC 'pausing' its use of Twitter after 'government-funded media' label applied
Michael Geist, Apr 13, 2023: Government Departments Pressure Social Media Sites to Censor News Links, Mean Tweets
True North, Apr 16, 2023: Feds’ caught attempting to suppress article on refugee policy (ft. Lorne Gunter)
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John visited Quebec last week to meet with Justice Centre supporters there. Then we move on to the subject of protest bubble zones around drag events as they are being proposed by the Ontario NDP. Following that, John announces a new Justice Centre case that’s about to be filed. And then we talk about the dubious dodge where bureaucrats say they are unable to comment, or provide further information, on something because it is "before the courts."
CTV News, Apr 8, 2023: Hundreds of thousands still without power for 3rd night in Quebec following ice storm
Bing: Images of Quebec Ice Storm
cjlc.ca Centre juridique pour les libertes constitutionnelles (Justice Centre's French site)
CTV News, Dec 31, 2021: Here's what you need to know about the latest Quebec curfew and other restrictions
CBC, Apr 14, 2022: CAQ nixes opposition call for inquiry into deaths in seniors' homes during Quebec's 1st wave
Élie Cantin-Nantel, journalist with True North, on Twitter
Rebel News Québec on Youtube (with Alexandra Lavoie)
The Post Millennial, Apr 5, 2023: Ontario NDP, witch, drag queens, non-binary persons call for public safety zones around drag events
John Carpay in the Western Standard via The Justice Centre, Apr 5, 2023: The courage to resist cancellation
The London Free Press, Mar 31, 2023: Southwestern Ontario principal faces child porn, luring charges in London
CBC Radio, Sep 11, 2015: 'Before the courts' is not an excuse
Canadaland, Jan 22, 2016: Why ‘I can’t comment, this matter is before the courts’ is often bullshit
Jim Middlemiss in Canadian Lawyer, May 4, 2015: When ‘no comment’ doesn’t cut it
Justice Centre, Apr 4, 2023: Digital ID, Surveillance, and the Value of Privacy
Justice Centre, Apr 3, 2023: Federal Court hearing on challenges to the constitutionality of the Emergencies Act invocation starts today in Ottawa
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John announces the 2023 recipient of the Justice Centre's annual George Jonas Freedom Award. He gives a history of the award and explains the reasons this year's winner was chosen. Later in the show we discuss how governments are getting desperate as their attempts to limit rights--particularly free speech on the internet--get rapidly exposed by citizens who no longer fear speaking out.
Justice Centre: 2023 George Jonas Freedom Award
Amazon.ca: Beethoven's Mask by George Jonas
Amazon.ca: Vengeance by George Jonas
Justice Centre, Feb 12, 2020: Justice Centre pays tribute to Christie Blatchford; video of her 2019 speech
Justice Centre on Youtube, 2020: Jccf Jonas Award Dinner 1
CBC, Jan 13, 2023: Jordan Peterson is being disciplined for his tweets. Why some say that raises free speech issues
Dr Jordan B Peterson Twitter
BBC, Nov 4, 2016: Toronto professor Jordan Peterson takes on gender-neutral pronouns
Amazon.ca: 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos by Jordan B. Peterson
Amazon.ca: Beyond Order: 12 More Rules for Life by Jordan B. Peterson
Justice Centre, May 11, 2021: Manitoba Chief Microbiologist and Laboratory Specialist: 56% of positive "cases" are not infectious
Sue-Ann Levy, May 30, 2022: School trustee who challenged woke agenda steps down over harassment
National Post, Feb 15, 2023: Ontario school trustee barred from meetings after questioning gender transition policy
Justice Centre, Jun 27, 2022: Burjoski v. Waterloo Region District School Board
Sen. David Richards in the National Post, Feb 3, 2023: Liberals' Bill C-11 is 'censorship passing as national inclusion'
Zerohedge, Mar 30, 2023: RESTRICT Act Is Orwellian Censorship Grab Disguised As Anti-TikTok Legislation
Jordan Sather's Substack, Dec 22, 2022: Running List of All Twitter Files Releases
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We tackle the topic of delays in the justice system from a different angle. There is evidence that the problem is more than inadequate funding. John grants this may be true and, citing Canadian health care as an example, observes that fixing large government systems can take a very long time. Then we look beyond the Charter in the Jost case. Several rights violations are cited in this challenge to the invocation of the Emergency Act. Some are from documents other than the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms, like international treaties and the 1960 Bill of Rights. How do these protect us?
Michael Lesage in Canadian Lawyer, Mar 17, 2023: The Ontario Superior Court is attempting to hide poor performance behind a privacy excuse
Department of Justice Canada, (modified) Jul 21, 2021: Video and Photo Gallery--Court delays
Supreme Court of Canada, Cases in Brief: R. v. K.G.K.
Ontario Courts (PDF): Justice David Brown, Court of Appeal for Ontario, 14th Annual Straight From The Bench Conference
CBC, Apr 12, 2016: Alberta's judge shortage at 'crisis' level but feds have no timeline for resolution
Canadian Senate, Aug 12, 2016: Delaying Justice is Denying Justice: Report Summary
Toronto Sun, Jun 14, 2017: Justice delayed is justice denied
Noel Semple in Slaw, Dec 14, 2022: Justice Denied: Constitutional Remedies for Systemic Delay
Justice Centre, Dec 1, 2022: Jost et al. v. Canada
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Constitution Act, 1867 (passed 29 March 1867)
Gov of Canada Justice Law: Canadian Bill of Rights (Assented to 1960-08-10)
United Nations Human Rights, Office of the High Commissioner: International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (adopted Dec 16, 1966)
United Nations Human Rights, Office of the High Commissioner: International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (adopted Dec 16, 1966)
legal.un.org: Vienna Convention on the Law of Treaties 1969
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Lawyer Allison Pejovic joins Kevin to discuss the issues involving the trans community in the City of Calgary, particularly concerning the access to women's change rooms and bathrooms by pre-surgery trans versus the rights of women and children to female-only safe spaces. Allison describes an Ontario human rights case she is involved with from 2020, Yaniv v. Canada Galaxy Pageants, a similar issue, that has yet to be adjudicated.
Global News, Mar 4, 2023: Protests continue in Calgary over change rooms and drag events
Western Standard, Feb 6, 2023: Parent furious transgendered men allowed into girls' changing room at Calgary pools
Justice Centre, Oct 26, 2020: Yaniv v. Canada Galaxy Pageants
LifeSite, Nov 23, 2015: Alberta NDP gvmt’s new ‘trans’ bill puts men in women’s bathrooms: critics
The Post Millennial, Jan 31, 2023: Canadian parents protest after trans-identified male allegedly exposed genitals to young girls in pool change room
Global News, Mar 7, 2023: Saskatoon committee flooded with comments following change room concerns
Western Standard on Twitter, Mar 13, 2023: What's the law says about trans-women in women's changing rooms. Nigel Hannaford chats with Allison Pejovic
CBC, Feb 10, 2023: Calgary mayor threatens to fine protesters after drag event cancelled
Calgary Sun, Mar 17, 2023: Group considers legal challenge to Calgary’s protest bylaw
Ontario Human Rights Commission: Policy on competing human rights
Justice Centre, Oct 16, 2019: Kisilowsky v. Manitoba
Justice Centre, Feb 2, 2020: Yaniv v. Various Waxing Salons
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We cover four subjects, starting with an update on the City of Calgary and its latest bylaw to curtail free expression. Then we talk about Bill C-11, an attempt by the federal government to gain control over speech on the internet using the CRTC. From there we move on to the subject of de-banking to try and determine if there are any rights violations. We finish with a discussion of 15-minute cities and their potential to limit mobility.
Community Services Report to Regular Meeting of Council: Public Behaviour Bylaw 54M2006
CBC, Mar 13, 2023: Lawyer says proposed Calgary bylaw following drag event protests is 'problematic'
Globe and Mail, Mar 7, 2023: Heritage Minister rejects key C-11 amendment, puts himself on potential collision course with Senators
Paula Simons in The National Post, Jun 15, 2022: We cannot fight hate by criminalizing speech, no matter how vile
Michael Geist, Mar 8, 2023: Government Rejection of Key Senate Bill C-11 Amendment Reveals Its True Intent: Retain Power to Regulate User Content
True North, Mar 8, 2023: Liberals reject online user content protections for Bill C-11
Dr. Pennsylvania Adams on Twitter, Mar 8, 2023: "BMO has debanked me..."
Mondaq, Dec 4, 2020: United States: Proposed Rule Addresses "De-Banking" And Politically Driven Lending Practices
The Post Millennial, Mar 1, 2023: Canadian trans shop teacher with massive prosthetic breasts no longer teaching at school
Reddit discussion, Mar 5, 2023: DYSTOPIAN UPDATE: In China's 15 minute cities you need a face scan to go back to your home. You need to do a face scan to LEAVE your neighbourhood zone as well
Kristin Take in The Hill, Feb 2, 2022: Coming soon: Climate lockdowns?
ITV, Mar 9, 2023: Vandals sabotage controversial pollution cameras meant to police Sadiq Khan's ULEZ zone
CTV News, Feb 26, 2023: How '15-minute cities' turned into an international conspiracy theory
Toronto Star, Mar 7, 2023: How 15-Minute City fears came to Canada — and how one politician is trying to walk people through them
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John gives his take on the City of Calgary's street harassment bylaw in the wake of protests against drag queen story hour in public libraries. No government takes away rights without promising something in return, and here they are promising—yet again—"safety." In the last ten minutes, John and Kevin discuss the news that the Chinese government has been interfering in Canadian elections, and they try to determine whether there are any Charter issues involved.
Mirror, Mar 5, 2023: WhatsApps show Hancock wanted to 'deploy' new Covid variant to 'frighten pants off' public
City of Calgary: Street Harrassment
The Canadian Press via CBC, Mar 3, 2023: Police say charges laid in hate-motivated crime after drag storytime disturbance
Keean Bexte on Twitter, Mar 4, 2023: FULL VIDEO: Two assaults that took place at the hands of radical trans-activists in downtown Calgary after they were provoked by insane Mayor Jodie Gondek.
Chris Selley in The National Post via MSM, Mar 4, 2023: Calgary mayor's would-be crackdown on free speech should alarm everyone
Calgary Herald, Feb 10, 2023: Gondek says street harassment bylaw will be used against drag protesters
Global News, Feb 20, 2023: Calgary teens may face street harassment fines for counter-protesting anti-LGBTQ group
The Democracy Fund on Twitter, Feb 15, 2023: We will be helping protesters charged in Calgary under Mayor Jyoti Gondek's plan to enforce a harassment bylaw on protests she disagrees with.
Citizen Free Press, Mar 3, 2023: Tucker Carlson… There’s a war against Christians…
Justice Centre, Feb 15, 2023: BC Churches Charged for Holding Worship Services Ask Supreme Court of Canada to Hear Their Case
Justice Centre, Oct 16, 2019: Murphy v. Vancouver Public Library
@bdeena on Twitter, Mar 4, 2023: "Why are drag queens allowed in the Athletes Village? Parents aren’t."
East Idaho News, Feb 13, 2023: Local drag queen reading time attracts a packed house — but those in attendance weren’t fans
Fox News, Sep 18, 2018: Ben Shapiro: Who is he and why is he so controversial?
True North, Mar 5, 2023: The Chinese election interference scandal is far from over
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A tweet has been going around that lists the many things authorities got wrong during the pandemic. Kevin and John use this to kick off a discussion about what questions a public Covid commission, like the one Alberta, should be asking. As John notes, the Justice Centre has produced a number of expert reports for various court challenges that could prove useful.
Justin Hart on Twitter, Feb 23, 2023: "To repeat. They. Got. EVERYTHING. Wrong..."
Globe and Mail, Jan 19, 2023: Preston Manning to chair panel reviewing Alberta’s COVID-19 response
Global News, Jan 23, 2023: More concerns raised about Preston Manning’s role as chair of Alberta COVID panel
Just the News, Feb 15, 2023: Wrongly censored scientist seeks COVID-19 truth commission to expose 'propaganda,' censorship
Jan Jekielek on Twitter, Feb 24, 2023: "All 50 states should establish "COVID commissions"
Justice Centre, May 11, 2021: Manitoba Chief Microbiologist and Laboratory Specialist: 56% of positive “cases” are not infectious
Nova Scotia Gov, Jun 11, 2021: Update on Asymptomatic Testing, New Workplace Testing Initiative
CBC, Sep 25, 2021: Failures of long-term care system laid bare at inquest into Quebec nursing home's COVID crisis
Norfolk Group: Questions for a Covid-19 Commission
John Carpay in The Post Millennial via The Justice Centre, Apr 10, 2020: The cost of the coronavirus cure could be deadlier than the disease
Justice Centre, Dec 16, 2021: New Justice Centre report documents lockdown harms
heart&stroke.ca, Apr 30, 2020: New data confirms significant drop in heart attack patients presenting at hospital
Martin Kulldorff and Jay Bhattacharya in Newsweek, Feb 22, 2023: We Need a COVID Commission
Dr. Kevin Bardosh, via the Justice Centre (PDF): Affidavit and Expert Report filed in the Hillier case
Justice Centre, Jun 23, 2021: Lockdowns and the Science of Covid, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Justice Centre, Nov 21, 2022: Bernier, Peckford and others ask Federal Court of Appeal to reverse decision holding legal challenge to Covid-19 vaccine travel mandate “moot”
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John takes a look through the first volume of the Public Order Emergency Commission's report–released on February 17. He finds evidence of bias from the authors, particularly when writing about the beliefs of the protestors, which, John says, should have no relevance on whether the invocation of the Emergencies Act was justified. At the end of the show, John focuses on the report's Recommendation 53, which he calls a frontal assault on free speech in Canada.
Public Order Emergency Commission, Feb 17, 2023: Final Report
Justice Centre, Feb 17, 2023: Justice Centre Disappointed with Commissioner Rouleau’s Conclusion that Invocation of Emergencies Act was Justified
Justice Centre, Feb 17, 2023: The Justice Centre’s Work to Defend Peaceful Protest
Justice Centre, Dec 1, 2022: Jost et al. v. Canada
Justice Centre at the POEC Twitter
The Globe and Mail, Feb 17, 2023: CSIS documents reveal Chinese strategy to influence Canada’s 2021 election
True North, Feb 18, 2023: “A dark day for Canada”: Tamara Lich responds to Emergencies Act report
Rebel News on Youtube, Feb 18, 2023: Freedom Convoy Lawyer reacts to Emergency Commission ruling clearing Trudeau: "dark day for Canada"
Anthony Furey in True North, Feb 20, 2023: Is the stage set for future abuses of the Emergencies Act?
The Counter Signal, Feb 17, 2023: Rouleau says misinformation discredited freedom protesters
CTV News, Feb 18, 2023: Protesters rally on Parliament Hill on anniversary of 'Freedom Convoy' removal
CPAC on Youtube, Feb 17, 2023: Civil liberties group reacts to the Emergencies Act inquiry’s report
Alan Honner (Demcracy Fund) on the Andrew Lawton Show, Feb 17, 2023: Public Order Emergency Commission defends use of Emergencies Act
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Trucker and Freedom Convoy organizer Chris Barber joins the podcast from his home near Swift Current, Saskatchewan. He reflects on the Convoy and his testimony before the Public Order Emergency Commission. He tells us what he hopes for from the Commission’s upcoming Final Report, which will be released on February 20, 2023.
Disclaimer: The podcast is slightly edited for purposes of accuracy.
Public Order Emergency Commission: Day 14 - Nov 1, 2022 full stream and transcript (Chris Barber full testimony and cross-exams at the beginning)
CBC, Feb 18, 2022: Convoy organizer Chris Barber released, ordered to leave Ottawa
Toronto Star, Jan 20, 2023: Divided, arguing and adrift: What’s left of the ‘Freedom Convoy’ one year later?
Rebel News, Feb 10, 2023: Premier Smith says no to national health-care 'Digital ID'
Ottawa Citizen, Feb 4, 2023: Convoy protest organizer Chris Barber files motion for stay of proceedings
JCCF Youtube Playlist: The Justice Centre at the POEC
wwcadtour.com: What Would Christine Anderson Do? The Christine Anderson Canadian Tour
Mark Friesen on Twitter
Rebel News, Feb 7, 2023: Poll shows 51% of Canadians believe Freedom Convoy was 'threat to national security'
Zello App
The Last Best Hope, Nov 7, 2020: “Accuse The Other Side Of That Which You Are Guilty”
The Thinking Conservative: The Twitter Files: Index
Ottawa Sun, Feb 10, 2023: 'BATTLE OF BILLINGS BRIDGE': Unofficial plaque commemorating neighbourhood stand during protest convoy vanishes
Canadian Press via Ottawa Citizen, Feb 8, 2023: A year after 'Freedom Convoy,' city to reopen street in front of Parliament Hill
marlilou3510 on Rumble: Died Suddenly 2022 (Full Documentary)
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John reviews the book Hitler's Justice: The Courts of the Third Reich by Ingo Muller about the culpability of the German legal system--judges, lawyers and academics--during the Nazi years. The author argues, and John agrees, that justice was not done after WWII. John also points to signs that may foreshadow a rise in totalitarianism in our current society.
Amazon.ca: Hitler's Justice: The Courts of the Third Reich by Ingo Muller
Infogalactic: Judges' Trial
Wikipedia: Juristenprozess (in German; with photos of all defendants at the Nuremberg Judges' Trial)
Wikipedia: Franz Schlegelberger
Harvard Law: NMT Case 3 The Justice Case
Phillips Nuremberg Trials Photographs, 1945-1949: Photo 1919 - Judges of the People's Courts
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Justice Centre lawyer James Manson gives us an update on the class action lawsuit brought by Zexi Li et al. in Ottawa against those involved in last year's Freedom Convoy, the protestors and the donors. The parties were in court recently arguing a Motion to Amend and a Motion to Strike, trying to resolve who, exactly, is being sued for what. It's not clear and that's a problem.
Justice Centre, Jan 24, 2023: Motion to Strike Lawsuit Against Freedom Convoy Protestors Before Ontario Court Today
LinkedIn: James Manson
CanLII: Class Proceedings Act, 1992
CBC, Jan 6, 2023: N.B. convoy donor fighting motion to name him in lawsuit
Global News, Feb 8, 2022: Trucker convoy: Here’s what the 10-day injunction against horns includes
CBC, Feb 28, 2022: Court extends rare order to freeze up to $20M in crypto, cash donations to 'Freedom Convoy'
Wagner Sidlofsky LLP, Nov 21, 2019: Going nuclear: Freezing assets with a Mareva injunction
CBC, May 2, 2022: Almost $6M in Freedom Convoy money captured as months-long injunction ends
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John takes us through a book he recommends, Seven Absolute Rights: Recovering the Historical Foundations of Canada's Rule of Law, by Lakehead University's Ryan Alford. Though it was published in 2020 and written before government lockdowns, John explains why the book gives him hope for the future as we fight to re-establish our rights and freedoms lost in the last few years.
Amazon.ca: Seven Absolute Rights: Recovering the Historical Foundations of Canada's Rule of Law by Ryan Alford
Ryan Alford Twitter
Britannica: Magna Carta, England [1215]
British Library Timeline: Habeas Corpus Act 1679
History.com: English Bill of Rights (1689)
UK Parliament: 1701 Act of Settlement
Amazon.ca: Permanent State of Emergency: Unchecked Executive Power and the Demise of the Rule of Law by Ryan Alford
Glenn Greenwald in The Guardian, Feb 5, 2013: Chilling legal memo from Obama DOJ justifies assassination of US citizens
Britannica: Star Chamber, English law
New World Encyclopedia: Edward Coke
Britannica: Divine right of kings--political doctrine
Canadian Encyclopedia: Constitution Act, 1867
CanLII: Roncarelli v. Duplessis, 1959
Fraser Institute, Jan 19, 2023: Lockdown: A Final Assessment
Fraser Institute, Jan 19, 2023: Why Did Jurisdictions Repeatedly Use Inefficient Lockdowns During the COVID-19 Pandemic?
MacDonald-Laurier Institute, Nov 24, 2022: COVID vaccine mandates in Canada were a mistake: Are we ready to learn the right lessons?
Frontier Centre for Public Policy, Oct 28, 2022: A Big Picture Look at the Disastrous Public Health Response to COVID-19
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Kevin is joined by Justice Centre lawyer Glenn Blackett who discusses his column about the Law Society of Alberta. Last year, the LSA forced its members, on penalty of losing their ability to practice law, to take a course on indigenous culture. Glenn describes the problems he sees with it and says this is a sign of institutional capture. He draws parallels between the LSA re-education and what is happening to Jordan Peterson in Ontario.
UPDATE
Glenn Blackett in the Western Standard, Jan 17, 2023: Wokeness captures Alberta's law society
Longer version
Glenn Blackett in the Dorchester Review, Jan 18, 2023: Woke Indigeneity Grips Alberta's Law Society
Law Society of Alberta
LSA, Sep 20, 2022: Reminder to Complete the Indigenous Cultural Competency Education Requirement
CanLII, Apr 23, 1999: R. v. Gladue, 1999
CanLII, Mar 30, 2017: Green v. Law Society of Manitoba, 2017
IMdB: What Killed Michael Brown?
The Daily Signal, Oct 30, 2020: What Killed Michael Brown? It’s Not What You’ve Been Told
StopSOP website:
Good Reads: The Wealth of First Nations by Tom Flanagan
Infogalactic: Hernando de Soto Polar
Conrad Black in The National Post via MSN, Jan 14, 2023: Jordan Peterson is only the beginning — professional organizations come for us all
Christopher Dummitt in The National Post, Jan 12, 2023: Jordan Peterson will be ok, it’s the rest of us who need to worry
Spectator Australia, Jan 13, 2023: Jordan Peterson: go to Camp Woke for re-education or ‘die’
The American Spectator, Jan 7, 2023: Institutional Capture: It Can Happen Here--My former employer has gone the way of all leftist-led colleges
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After Kevin introduces the topic of Jordan Peterson's battle with the College of Psychologists of Ontario, the conversation turns to John's arrest and detention over the holidays, which he wrote about in a Western Standard column. While incarcerated, John thought about two books he read recently, and he summarizes and describes them now. The topic of Jordan Peterson resurfaces at the end of the discussion.
Jordan Peterson in The National Post via MSN Jan 4, 2023: I will risk my licence to escape social media re-education
Ottawa Sun Editorial, Jan 6, 2023: The Orwellian re-education of Jordan Peterson
John Carpay in The Western Standard, Jan 6, 2023: John Carpay's night in Spyhill
Justice Centre, Jul 5, 2022: Tamara Lich bail decision expected on Friday after all-day hearing
Justice Centre, Mar 17, 2021: Pastor James Coates to be released from jail as Crown withdraws charges
Justice Centre, Jun 15, 2021: Pastor Tim Stephens arrested illegally again
Rebel News, Apr 1, 2022: Pastor Artur Pawlowski is now finally out of jail
Reformed Christian Books: Faith and Victory in Dachau by Jack Overduin
Reformed Christian Books: Things We Couldn't Say by James C. Schaap
Conrad Black in The National Post via MSN Jan 7, 2023: Defamatory charges against Jordan Peterson should be 'thrown out like a dead mouse'
Brian Lilley in the Windsor Star, Jan 6, 2022: Read the court filing by Jordan Peterson against the College of Psychologists of Ontario
Amazon.ca: Hitler's Justice: The Courts of the Third Reich by Ingo Muller
Law Society of Ontario: 2023 bencher election (in April)
AP via CTV News, Jan 3, 2023: German doctor jailed for illegally issuing COVID-19 mask exemptions
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John comments on his recent Western Standard column about his Dutch ancestors and how they inspire him to continue the fight for freedom. Then he and Kevin go through the Justice Centre press release archive to pick out the best and the worst from a very eventful 2022. The passing year included the Freedom Convoy, the Public Order Emergency Commission and a sad loss in an organ transplant case, among other things.
John Carpay in The Western Standard, Dec 27, 2022: Canadians in 2023 can take an example from 1940s Holland
SELECTED JUSTICE CENTRE PRESS RELEASES 2022
Mar 24: Tamara Lich appeals bail conditions that violate her Charter freedoms
Nov 22: Justice Centre at Public Inquiry into Use of Emergencies Act – Watch the Videos Here
Dec 1: Jost et al. v. Canada
Jan 26: The Charter’s only living signatory sues Canada over travel mandates
Oct 21: Federal Court Strikes Down Travel Ban Legal Challenge for Mootness
Sep 21: Nurse Amy Hamm fights for sex-based freedom of expression today in Court
Jun 24: Saskatchewan surgeon sues Health Authority and College of Medicine after being terminated and defamed for questioning covid vaccines for children
Feb 1: Victory for Charter rights and freedoms as Québec scraps punitive tax against vaccine-free
Apr 29: City of Calgary surrenders as citizens seek to challenge court injunction
Nov 7: SK Nurses College Drops Discipline Threat Against Nurse Expressing Counter-Narrative Views on Covid
Jul 7: BC firefighter reinstated after Justice Centre demand letter
Nov 8: Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement for Transplant Candidates
Dec 12: Court Ruling Fails to Resolve the Issue of Coercive Imposition of Spiritual Practices on Children
Sep 15: Justice Centre releases new Report on excess deaths caused by government interventions
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We begin the show talking about the international news coverage of the dark side of Canada's Medical Assistance in Dying law. John then goes through a recent court ruling upholding Ontario's vaccine passport which claims Charter rights were not violated. John also highlights a false characterization of a Justice Centre client in a B.C. Court of Appeal ruling.
Project Gutenberg: A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens
IMdB: A Christmas Carol 1951
Daily Mail, Dec 16, 2022: Killing fields of liberal Canada: Shocking figures reveal thousands including those who aren't terminally ill are choosing to end their lives under the world's most open assisted suicide system as fears emerge scheme could be rolled out to children
BPR, Dec 13, 2022: Canadian editor issues 'dire warning' over major push for assisted suicide, featured on clothing ads
Daily Mail, Dec 6, 2022: America, be very afraid: astonishingly, Canada is now euthanizing 10,000 of its citizens a year - and some of the horrific stories of its ultra-permissive policy will horrify you…
National Review, Nov 14, 2022: Assisted Suicide for Poverty
Forbes, Aug 15, 2022: Canada’s New Euthanasia Laws Carry Upsetting Nazi-Era Echoes, Warns Expert
American Thinker, Dec 12, 2022: Canadian government prepares to 'expand care' and euthanize more of its citizens
CanLII, Feb 6, 2015: Carter v. Canada (Attorney General)
Justice Centre, Dec 13, 2022: Harjee v Ontario, Judgment (PDF)
Justice Centre, Nov 8, 2022: Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement for Transplant Candidates
Edmonton Journal, Dec 5, 2022: Smith says she'll seek 'second opinion' in case of transplant patient who refuses COVID vaccine
John Carpay in the Western Standard, Dec 17, 2022: Imposing spirituality on kids is not culture
Justice Centre Video, Dec 16, 2022: Servatius v. Alberni School District No. 70: Setting the record straight
Youtube, 2011: A Christmas Carol--Barbara Allen
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We discuss the revelation in Twitter Files Part 2 that Dr.Jay Bhattacharya had been blacklisted on the social media platform. Dr. Bhattacharya was an expert witness in key Justice Centre Covid-19 cases in Canada. Elon Musk has stated that there is a lot more to come on the suppression of Covid-19 information during the pandemic. John also goes through his recent column about seven key takeaways from the Public Order Emergency Commission hearings.
Bari Weiss on Twitter, Dec 8, 2022: Thread: The Twitter Files Part Two. Twitter's Secret Blacklists
Gateway Pundit, Dec 11, 2022: ‘Great Barrington Declaration’ Co-Author Dr. Jay Bhattacharya Invited to Twitter Headquarters to Review Twitter’s Internal Slack Messages Regarding Content Modulation
Justice Centre, Jun 23, 2021: Expert Report: Lockdowns and the Science of Covid, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Justice Centre on Rumble, Oct 26, 2021: 2021 George Jonas Freedom Award Zoom Event
Noé Chartier, Epoch Times Canada contributor, on Twitter, Dec 9, 2022: "It's like a digital Berlin Wall has fallen, and commies are weeping."
ZeroHedge, Dec 11, 2022: The Twitter Files: The Corporate Media Ignores The Biggest Story Of The Decade
After Ellen, Nov 27, 2018: Twitter Bans Meghan Murphy, Founder of Canada’s Leading Feminist Website
Matt Taibbi Substack, Dec 10, 2022: The Twitter Files, Part 3: The Removal of Donald Trump
Just The News, Dec 10, 2022: 'Twitter Files Part 4’ details how platform changed policy specifically to ban ‘Trump alone’
Bari Weiss on Twitter, Dec 12, 2022: Thread: The Twitter Files Part Five. The Removal of Trump from Twitter
Gateway Pundit, Dec 11, 2022: "My Pronouns are Prosecute/Fauci" – Twitter Owner ELON MUSK to Release the Twitter Files on COVID and Dr Fauci
Revolver, Dec 12, 2022: The Gay Science: Revolver Read Yoel Roth’s 300-Page Grindr Dissertation UPenn Just Tried to Yank Off the Internet
John Carpay in the Western Standard, Dec 9, 2022: Seven key takeaways from the Public Order Emergency Commission
Justice Centre, Dec 9, 2022: Charges Against Freedom Convoy Protestor Dropped
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John and Kevin discuss the recent Munk Debate on the topic of mainstream media and distrust. Is the swing over to the side of not trusting the mainstream media indicative of a larger social trend? As an added bonus, at the end of the show they discuss a excerpt from the debate about Twitter and the suppression of the Hunter Biden laptop story. That story received new life when one of the debaters, Matt Taibbi, released new documents, known as the Twitter Files, two days after his appearance on the Munk Debate.
Vimeo: Munk Debate on Mainstream Media
Munk Debates, Nov 30, 2022: The debate page--"Be it resolved, don't trust mainstream media."
Ari Blaff in National Review via MSN, Dec 1, 2022: Matt Taibbi, Douglas Murray Dominate Trust-in-Media Debate
Matt Taibbi on Twitter
Jonathan Turley in the New York Post, Dec 3, 2022: Twitter files reveal familiar name in Hunter Biden laptop scandal: James Baker
New York Post, Dec 5, 2022: Release of Twitter files on how Hunter Biden story was censored ‘not healthy’: White House
Daily Beast, Dec 3, 2022: ‘Deeply Underwhelmed’: Right-Wingers on Musk’s Overhyped ‘Twitter Files’
Amazon.ca: The Madness of Crowds: Gender, Race and Identity by Douglas Murray
The Counter Signal, Oct 31, 2022: Texts reveal PMO and Public Safety colluded to disparage freedom convoy protestors
Gateway Pundit, Nov 26, 2022: Tyrant Justin Trudeau Lies Under Oath – Claims He Did Not Call Unvaccinated People “Racists and Misogynists” But Video Proves Otherwise
CTV News, Oct 14, 2021: Hinshaw apologizes after Alberta mistakenly reports 14-year-old's cancer death was caused by COVID-19
Yahoo News Canada, Nov 25, 2022: Trudeau says he's 'absolutely serene' about invoking Emergencies Act
Christie Blatchford in The National Post, Nov 16, 2016: $104M lawsuit against anti-gay activist a political witch hunt, lawyers say
Rebel News: The Ezra Levant Show
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Justice Centre lawyer Hatim Kheir joins Kevin to give his wrap-up after the final week of testimony at the Public Order Emergency Commission hearing in Ottawa. We get Hatim's impressions and observations from his front row seat at the proceedings. There was plenty of drama throughout, culminating in the much anticipated appearance of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. We discuss the late unredactions of government documents and highlight some significant admissions by the PM and his ministers.
POEC: Exhibits, Presentations and Reports
The National Post, Nov 25, 2022: 'A bit anti-climactic': Trudeau delays start of Emergencies Act inquiry, strolls in late
POEC, Nov 25, 2022: Day 31 of Public Hearings
Rex Murphy in The National Post via MSN, Nov 23, 2002: Trudeau's national 'emergency' was a pure concoction of political convenience
Brian Lilley in the Toronto Sun via MSN, Nov 24, 2022: Trudeau government won't share secret legal basis for invoking Emergencies Act
CCLA, Nov 25, 2022: CCLA reacts to Prime Minister Trudeau’s testimony at POEC
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 23, 2022: Day 29 - Kittredge cross-examines Anand
Mr.caulker on Youtube, Nov 25, 2022: Sujit Choudhry, Counsel for CCF Confronts Trudeau "The Most Open Prime Minister" on Blank Documents
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 25, 2022: Day 31 - Chipiuk cross-examines Trudeau
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 25, 2022: Day 31 - Chipiuk delivers the summary statement
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 25, 2022: Day 21 - Kheir cross-examines Vigneault, Tessier and Chayer
Noé Chartier on Twitter, Nov 24, 2022: "Freeland's notes brought by Miller are from the call with the bank executives. It's not her suggesting to list protesters as terrorists, but a bank exec named "Dave."
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 24, 2022: Day 30 - Miller cross-examines Freeland
The National Post via MSN, Nov 24, 2022: Trudeau cabinet casually discussed crushing Freedom Convoy with tanks
Front Page, Nov 25, 2022: Biden Admin Pushed Trudeau to Crack Down on Freedom Convoy
Canadian Press via CBC, Oct. 31, 2022: Doug Ford overstates privilege in trying to avoid testifying at Emergencies Act inquiry, commissioner says
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John focuses on the testimony of Jody Thomas, the National Security and Intelligence Advisor to the PM, at the Public Order Emergency Commission hearing on November 17. He is critical of what Thomas called her "broad interpretation" of Canada's Emergencies Act, pointing out that it basically gives the federal government the right to declare an emergency at any time or for anything, which is the opposite of what is intended. Later, John calls for a public pressure campaign to save the life of Sheila Annette Lewis, who cannot get a life-saving transplant operation because she has refused the experimental Covid vaccine.
Public Order Emergency Commission
Carson Jerema in the National Post, Nov 19. 2022: Trudeau adviser decided to pretend Freedom Convoy was a security threat
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 17, 2022: Day 25 - Miller cross-examines Thomas
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 18, 2022: Day 26 - Miller cross-examines Charette and Drouin
POEC archive, Nov 18, 2022: CCF cross-examines Charette and Drouin on briefing full cabinet of the CSIS analysis, Time 7:42:11
Toronto Star, Nov 17, 2022: Justin Trudeau’s top security adviser contradicts top Mountie Brenda Lucki at ‘Freedom Convoy’ inquiry
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 17, 2022: Day 25 - Kittredge cross-examines Thomas
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 16, 2022: Day 24 - Kheir cross-examines Ossowski
John Carpay in the Western Standard, Nov 19, 2022: Alberta Health Services consigns patients to death, based on vaccine status
John Carpay in Epoch Times, Nov 19, 2022: Denying Life-saving Organ Transplant to Unvaccinated Woman Breaks Every Ethics Rule
Justice Centre, Nov 8, 2022: Alberta Court of Appeal Upholds Covid-19 Vaccine Requirement for Transplant Candidates
CTV Calgary, Jul 5, 2022: Deaths with unknown causes now Alberta's top killer: province
CityNews, Oct 11, 2022: Danielle Smith calls unvaccinated 'most discriminated-against group' in her lifetime
CBC, Nov 17, 2022: Premier Danielle Smith fires Alberta Health Services board, appoints administrator
Justice Centre, Nov 15, 2022: Alberta Health Services sentences transplant patients to die – contact Premier Danielle Smith to change this policy
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Kevin speaks with Justice Centre lawyer Hatim Kheir, who is working with the team that has standing at the Public Order Emergency Commission hearing in Ottawa. The hearings are examining the government's justification for invoking the Emergencies Act to end the Freedom Convoy protest last February. Hatim has been posting daily updates on witness testimony, and here he gives his round-up for the week. As well, he has some insight into what he sees coming in the week ahead.
Public Order Emergency Commission
Justice Centre's Youtube Channel (with daily updates by Hatim Kheir)
Rebel News, Nov 10, 2022: Coutts protester facing 10 years in prison testifies | Recapping Trucker Commission Day 19
True North, Nov 9, 2022: Coutts blockade made up of “neighbours”, supported by residents, says mayor | Day 20 Recap of Emergencies Act hearings
Rebel News, Nov 11, 2022: Coutts mayor describes blockade protesters as 'domestic terrorists' | Recapping Trucker Commission Day 20
Andrew Lawton Show on True North, Nov 9, 2022: The Andrew Lawton Show | Trudeau told Ford police didn’t need more “tools” to deal with protests
Globe and Mail, Nov 9, 2022: More than 100 tow truck companies refused to help RCMP clear Coutts blockade, document says
True North, Nov 10, 2022: Day 21 Recap of Emergencies Act hearings | No concerns about convoy crime, says govt official
Rebel News, Nov 9. 2022: Trudeau was annoyed he could not put political pressure on OPP during the Windsor blockade
Toronto Star, Nov 10, 2022: Tow truckers told RCMP they were paid to refuse help clearing Alberta border blockade, Emergencies Act inquiry hears
Ottawa Citizen, Feb 10, 2022: Federal government tried to 'wash its hands' of responsibility in convoy protests: Ontario deputy minister
POEC Webcast, Nov 19, 2022: Day 19 - Alan Honner cross-examines OPP's Dana Earley (starts at 2:28:40)
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov 10, 2022: Day 21 - Miller cross-examines Degrand
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We begin this week's recap of the Public Order Emergency Commission by listening to a section of a CBC recap about the same topic. One CBC professor pundit says that protestors were in their own "reality bubble." That sets the stage for us to discuss a week filled with interesting testimony from witnesses like Tamara Lich, with perspectives on the Freedom Convoy from outside the mainstream media's own reality bubble.
Public Order Emergency Commission Live Webcast page
CBC, Nov 4, 2022: What we learned from trucker convoy organizers' testimony
Daily Caller, Oct 12, 2022: Pfizer Exec Admits Vaccines Weren’t Tested For Stopping Transmission Before Hitting Market
Life Site News, Jan 3, 2022: Trudeau calls unvaccinated Canadians ‘racists,’ ‘misogynists’ in unhinged interview
Justice Centre, Oct 21, 2022: Federal Court Strikes Down Travel Ban Legal Challenge for Mootness
POEC archive, Day 16, Nov 3, 2022: Daniel Shepherd, POEC senior counsel, presents a report on Convoy financing (starts at day's beginning)
POEC archive, Day 16, Nov 3, 2022: Tamara Lich testimony (starts at approx 7:33:40)
POEC archive, Day 17, Nov 4, 2022: Tamara Lich cross-examinations (starts at beginning of the day)
CBC, Feb 14, 2022: Hacked convoy data shows more than half of donations came from U.S.
Justice Centre Youtube Channel with POEC updates by Hatim Kheir
Ottawa Citizen via MSN, Feb 16, 2022: Prominent Black community leaders say Peter Sloly was 'sabotaged' and 'scapegoated' as police chief
CBC, Feb 15, 2022: Peter Sloly resigns as Ottawa's police chief, says force now 'better positioned to end this occupation'
Breitbart, Jan 31, 2022: Justin Trudeau on Dodging ‘Tinfoil Hat’ Truckers: I Talk to Protesters ‘I Agree With,’ Like BLM
Rachel Gilmore, CTV News, Aug 23, 2022: Diagolon: What to know about the group whose founder shook Pierre Poilievre’s hand
CTV News, Feb 16, 2022: Analysis of guns and ammunition seized near Coutts, Alta. blockade
Edmonton City News, Aug 2, 2022: 'Hypocrisy': Alberta's healthcare workers outraged over Hinshaw's bonus amid health cuts
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John and Kevin discuss the revelation from the Public Order Emergency Commission hearings in Ottawa this week. The federal government had not one, but two, peaceful solutions to end the protest in Ottawa, but these were ignored as they invoked the Emergencies Act. Later, John takes us through a list of laws governments could have used to end the demonstrations short of using emergencies powers.
Public Order Emergency Commission (Webcast, Video Archive and Transcripts)
Justice Centre on Youtube, Oct 27, 2022: Day 9 - Miller cross-examines Beaudin
Epoch Times, Oct 25, 2022: Public Safety Minister's Deputy Sought Engagement with Convoy Protestors but was Denied
SaskToday, Oct 18, 2022: City of Ottawa had reached deal with truckers days before Emergencies Act invoked
Valour Canada: The FLQ Crisis
CBC, Feb 7, 2022: Court grants injunction to silence honking in downtown Ottawa for 10 days
CTV, Feb 13, 2022: Ambassador Bridge reopens after week-long protest
Justice Centre, May 13, 2021: Court injunction banning peaceful protests tramples Charter freedoms
IMDb: Gandhi (1982)
Justice Centre on Youtube, Oct 27, 2022: Day 10 - Van Den Berg cross-examines Bernier
CTV, Oct 23, 2022: NDP unlikely to pull support for Liberals if commission concludes use of Emergencies Act was unjustified: Singh
Paul Wells Substack, Oct 29, 2022: Sloly Was In Trouble
The Canadian Press via National Newswatch, Oct 30, 2022: Emergencies Act inquiry to hear from ‘Freedom Convoy’ protest organizers this week
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Kevin updates John on hearings at the Public Order Emergency Commission in Ottawa over the last week. Three key government/mainstream media narratives have bit the dust. They are: 1) Negotiations were impossible and/or failed. 2) The convoy was seeking to overthrown the government. 3) Ottawa police were taken by surprise when the convoy stayed past the first weekend. All untrue. Later, John comments on the latest news that the federal court decided that the Peckford travel mandate challenge is moot.
Public Order Emergency Commission Webcast page (Note: video archive and transcripts updated daily)
Rupa Subramanya in the National Post via MSN, Oct 21, 2022: Justin Trudeau's case against the Freedom Convoy falls on its face
The Andrew Lawton Show on Google Podcasts, Oct5, 2022: Holding the government accountable for the Emergencies Act (with Keith Wilson)
Canadian Riley on Youtube, Oct 19, 2022: Mathieu Fleury asked to define microaggression Catherine McKenney caught on mic coaching what to say
Wikipedia: Downtown Ottawa ("The total population of the area is 4,876")
The Counter Signal, Oct 18, 2022: Ottawa’s mayor admits negotiations worked with protestors the one time they were attempted
True North, Oct 21, 2022: Emergencies Act not required: OPP officer | Day 7 recap of Emergencies Act hearings
Canadian Encyclopedia: The FLQ and the October Crisis
Justice Centre, Oct 21, 2022: Justice Centre Urges Public Inquiry to Call CEO of CBC to Testify
Andy Ngo in New York Post, Jun 20, 2022: My terrifying five-day stay inside Seattle’s cop-free CHAZ
The Counter Signal, Jun 9, 2022: Every time Marco Mendicino falsely said police requested Emergencies Act
The National Post, May 11, 2022: RCMP didn't ask for Emergencies Act to be invoked, commissioner tells Commons committee
Justice Centre, Oct 21, 2022: Federal Court Strikes Down Travel Ban Legal Challenge for Mootness
CBC via MSN, Oct 17, 2022: Trudeau urges Canadians to get their COVID, flu shots to avoid other health measures
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Justice Centre Litigation Director Marty Moore takes us across the country, west to east, highlighting some of the Centre's courtroom activity in each province. At the very end, he drops a bombshell about a case, already well underway, where several applicants are challenging the invocation of the Emergencies Act. Some of the witnesses appearing before the Public Order Emergency Commission have already been questioned under oath in that case by lawyers like Brendan Miller, working for the Justice Centre.
Justice Centre Active Cases
Note: Links below do not cover all the cases discussed.
BC
Beaudoin et al v. British Columbia and Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry
R. v. Koopman - Pastor Koopman and the Free Reformed Church of Chilliwack
BC College of Nurses and Midwives v. Amy Hamm
Servatius v. School District 70 (Alberni)
ALBERTA
Annette Lewis v. AHS, ABC Hospital, doctors who cannot be named
Heights Baptist Church, Northside Baptist Church et al. v. Alberta and The Chief Medical Officer of Health
Achen, Grobler, Jomha, May v. Alberta Health Services
SASKATCHEWAN
Dr. Francis Christian v. Saskatchewan Health Authority, the College of Medicine, et. al.
Grandel v. Saskatchewan
MANITOBA
Gateway Bible Baptist Church, Pembina Valley Baptist Church, et al. v. Manitoba and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin
ONTARIO
Burjoski v. Waterloo Region District School Board
Hearing for Ontario vaccine passports postponed
QUEBEC
Québec church files legal action against vaccine passport
The Justice Centre sues the Montreal public transit authority for censorship
FEDERAL
Justice Centre brings legal challenge against ArriveCAN and quarantine measures
Justice Centre fights Fed’s request to throw out travel ban lawsuit
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Lawyers Hatim Kheir and Eva Chipiuk join Kevin to give us an introduction to the Public Order Emergency Commission (POEC), which starts on Thursday, October 13, in Ottawa. They explain the format, the rules, the implications, and the knowns and unknowns, of this historic process. This is the first POEC, following the first-ever invocation of the Emergencies Act in February of 2022, when the federal government shut down the freedom rights movement in the capital.
POEC
Public Order Emergency Commission
Department of Justice Canada: Canada’s Emergencies Act Backgrounder
Hill Times, Oct 10, 2022: Trudeau’s upcoming appearance before Emergencies Act Inquiry politically ‘risky,’ say political players
LifeSite News, Aug 12, 2022: Trudeau gov’t ignored negotiation ‘breakthrough’ with truckers before invoking Emergencies Act
True North, Jun 28, 2022: Liberals waive cabinet confidence for Emergencies Act evidence
The Post Millennial, Mar 21, 2022: Freedom Convoy arson hoax spread by Canadian media debunked
The Post Millennial, Jan 29, 2022: CBC suggests that Russia is behind Canadian Truckers’ Freedom Convoy
Washington Examiner, Jan 31, 2022: Man with confederate flag told to leave by Ottawa truckers: 'We called him out'
HOUSE OF COMMONS COMMITTEE
CTV, Feb 24, 2022: Parties clashing over makeup of Emergencies Act review committee
CBC, Mar 6, 2022: The committee reviewing Trudeau's use of the Emergencies Act faces a daunting task
Safe Space Cafe on Youtube, Jun 14, 2022: MP Freeland Did You Not Say... MP Brock Sizzles Liberals In Emergency Act Investigation
JUDICIAL REVIEW
The Canadian News, Feb 19, 2022: Emergencies Act: CCLA files application for judicial review
National Post, Aug 8, 2022: Federal court hears preliminary arguments in Emergencies Act legal challenge
OTTAWA PEOPLE'S COMMISSION
Capital Current, Oct 4, 2022: 'The police stood idly by:' Ottawa residents recount impact of convoy occupation to Ottawa People’s Commission
A CITIZEN'S HEARING
Canadian Covid Care Alliance: A Citizens' Hearing
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As the country enters into an unofficial period of post-Covid reflection, we ask ourselves what needs to be done to educate Canadians on the rights and freedoms that were so cavalierly dismissed over the last two years. Then, John goes over a couple of new Charter cases the Justice Centre is taking on, both of which involve politicians and municipal governments.
Justice Centre, Sep 27, 2022: Justice Centre legal action will continue against ArriveCAN
Canadian Covid Care Alliance: A Citizens' Hearing
Licia Corbella in The Calgary Herald, Jun 30, 2020: Alberta man died from the lockdown, not COVID-19
Viva Frei on Youtube, Sep 30, 2022: FULL INTERVIEW! Keith Wilson, Talking Hon. Brian Peckford's Trudeau Charter Challenge!
National Post, Sep 27, 2022: 'Completely unjustifiable': Feds paid out $190 million in bonuses to public servants
CanLII, Mar 9, 1989: Borowski v. Canada (Attorney General), 1989
Amazon.ca: SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police by Vox Day
Justice Centre, Sep 26, 2022: Municipal Councillor Punished For Attending Ottawa Protest Challenges Decision
Justice Centre, Sep 26, 2022: Municipal councillor fights suspension for refusing to disclose Covid vax status
Justice Centre, Sep 26, 2022: Crown drops Covid charges against Derek Sloan, Randy Hillier, and other protestors
CBC, Jun 3, 2022: Conservative MP removed from Parliament Hill over vaccination status
Peter Stockland in The Epoch Times via NTD, Jun 5, 2022: The Abhorrent Treatment of MP Wagantall and Our Apathy in Not Even Asking ‘Why’
Epoch Times via NTD, Jun 7, 2022: MP Wagantall ‘Blown Away by Incredible Response’ After Being Removed From Parliament Hill for Not Revealing Vaccination Status
True North, Sep 29, 2022: Justice Centre wants Trudeau government to drop all ArriveCan fines
Global News, May 7, 2020: Coronavirus: Doug Ford visited cottage despite pleas for Ontario residents to stay home
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Kevin is joined this week by Saskatchewan-based Justice Centre lawyer Andre Memauri. They discuss the sad news from last week about Carol Pearce, a Saskatoon woman who died in a Shoppers Drug Mart seven minutes after receiving a Covid booster. Andre then gives his perspective on a few of his cases; the Seneca College vaccine mandate challenge, the lawsuit of Dr. Francis Christian, and the case against Saskatchewan's limits on public gatherings during the pandemic.
The Philip C. Jessup International Law Moot Court Competition - Canadian National Division
Illinois College of Law: Francis Boyle
Justice Centre, Dec 17, 2021: NB Government and farmer’s market back down on mandating vaccines for grocery shopping
Sasktoday, Sep 22, 2022: Sask. woman dies allegedly after COVID booster: Daughter in shock
CKOM, Sep 21, 2022: Saskatchewan still recording no deaths related to COVID vaccine
Justice Centre, Sep 12, 2022: Court denies students’ request to block Seneca’s vaccine mandate
Western Gazette, Sep 19, 2022: Western vaccine lawsuit heard before London court, students aim to destroy vax records
The Canadian Press via CBC, Mar 2, 2022: Ontario judge rules mother doesn't have to vaccinate her children against COVID-19
CTV, Jun 24, 2022: TTC facing nearly $3M in lawsuits filed by former employees over vaccine policies
Justice Centre, Jun 27, 2022: Dr. Francis Christian v. Saskatchewan Health Authority, the College of Medicine, et. al.
Justice Centre, Sep 20, 2022: Saskatchewan Court rules government 10-person outdoor protest limit justifiable
The Post Millennial, Jul 22, 2022: Pastor Artur Pawlowski wins appeal against Alberta Health Services
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We go through a Toronto Star article about a federal government leak (or trial balloon) about possibly ending the Covid mandates and testing at the border. Then we discuss a victory for Canadian workers who were refused EI when they declined the Covid jab. We also take a few moments--with the Bernier et al trial in Saskatchewan as the backdrop--to remind everyone about the summer of 2020 when the powers that be gave some protestors a pass when it came to following the law, while they nailed others with fines and charges.
Toronto Star, Sep 16, 2022: Trudeau government considering end to COVID-19 vaccination mandate at border and random testing: sources
Grand Forks Herald, Sep 10, 2022: Will Canada soon lift its ArriveCan requirement? UND expert says he thinks so
Justice Centre, Aug 10, 2022: Canada’s Road to Beijing: The digital threat to the Charter rights and freedoms of Canadians
Small Dead Animals, Sep 16, 2022: Pierre Poilievre Gets Results
Justice Centre, Aug 24, 2022: Justice Centre brings legal challenge against ArriveCAN and quarantine measures
Danish Health Authority: Vaccination against covid-19
The Counter Signal, Sep 14, 2022: Denmark ends COVID jab for people under 50
The Counter Signal, Sep 9, 2022: UK ends vaccine for kids under 12
SSRN, Sep 12, 2022: COVID-19 Vaccine Boosters for Young Adults: A Risk-Benefit Assessment and Five Ethical Arguments against Mandates at Universities
Justice Centre, Sep 12, 2022: Ontario Superior Court upholds Seneca College’s mandatory vaccination policy
Justice Centre, Sep 16, 2022: Federal tribunal rules in favour of fired employee denied EI for not taking COVID shots
Justice Centre, Sep 12, 2022: Two-week trial underway today in Saskatoon against Maxime Bernier and dozens of other protestors for peaceful protests
CNN, Jun 5, 2020: Over 1,000 health professionals sign a letter saying, Don’t shut down protests using coronavirus concerns as an excuse
CTV, Jun 12, 2020: 'Let’s all work together': Saskatoon mayor urges COVID-19 safety during BLM rallies
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We start with some thoughts on the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Then we discuss the notion, circulating among some MSM opinion writers, that the Charter will become "less relevant" if the CAQ is re-elected in Quebec because Legault will continue to invoke the notwithstanding clause. Where have they been for the last two-and-a-half years while the Charter has been trampled by federal and provincial governments with their Covid responses? John then analyzes PM Trudeau's threats that more lockdowns are coming this winter if Canadians don't get the booster.
Daily Mail, Sep 8, 2022: How news of the Queen's death was revealed on TV
CHEK News, Apr 17, 2022: Constitution, Charter of Rights and Freedoms signed 40 years ago
CTV, Jun 15, 2015: Queen Elizabeth marks Magna Carta anniversary
The Canadian Press via Toronto Sun, Aug 20, 2022: Convoy organizers Tamara Lich and Chris Barber face trial in September 2023
CanLII: Roncarelli v. Duplessis, 1959 CanLII 50 (SCC)
CTV, Sep 6, 2022: 'Charter may quickly become less relevant': Why Canadians outside of Quebec should care about the provincial election
Rowan Czech-Maurice in The Counter Signal, Sep 7, 2022: I crossed the border using Trudeau’s Blackface Photos
CBC, Sep 12, 2018: Doug Ford's use of notwithstanding clause sparks fears it will embolden others to invoke it
True North, Sep 5, 2022: Trudeau says Covid is not done with Canada, urges 80-90% of Canadians to get booster shot
Yahoo News, Dec 17, 2021: Joe Biden warns of ‘winter of death’ for the unvaccinated, with Omicron ‘here now and spreading’
CanLII: Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General), 2005 SCC 35
Vancouver Province, Sep 9, 2022: About half of Canadians either can't find a family doctor or wait longer than a week for an appointment: poll
Evening Standard via MSN, Sep 8, 2022: Number of patients in England waiting for hospital treatment rises to record 6.8 million
Brendan O'Neill in Spiked, Sep 7, 2022: The ideology of lockdown is a menace to society
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We begin by asking if Canadians have any protection against governments outsourcing rights violations to private companies. In the second half, John gives us a preview of an upcoming Justice Centre report which highlights the recent data on excess deaths and vaccination side effects, exposing that the Government responses to Covid caused more harm than good.
Toronto Sun, Sep 1, 2022: Airlines coached to deny vaccine waivers on religious grounds
Citizen Free Press, Sep 2, 2022: Biden Regime held weekly censorship meetings with Facebook…
Posobiec on Twitter, Sep 2, 2022: "Facebook was censoring people who were sharing their own stories of firsthand experiences of severe vaccine side effects"
New York Post, Aug 26, 2022: Zuckerberg says Facebook censored The Post’s Hunter Biden stories because FBI warned of Russian misinfo ‘dump’
Supreme Court of Canada, Jan 27, 1959: Roncarelli v. Duplessis
CanLII, Jun 30, 2004: Syndicat Northcrest v. Amselem, 2004 SCC 47
CBC, Jan 23, 2017: Medically assisted deaths could save millions in health care spending: Report
The Counter Signal, Aug 26, 2022: Pakistani government threatens to block digital IDs to shut down access to bank accounts
CBC, Sep 2, 2022: Many Americans still aren't coming to Canada. Is the ArriveCAN app to blame?
Brownstone Institute, Aug 24, 2022: The Mystery of Unaccounted Excess Deaths in the US
Life Site, Nov 11, 2021: Excess deaths unrelated to COVID soar passed 65,000: UK report
Fox News, Aug 31, 2022: Trudeau slammed after blaming ‘anxiety over climate change’ for ‘rise in threats' to politicians
CBC, Aug 24, 2022: 'Horrifying' that Veterans Affairs worker raised assisted suicide with troubled veteran, group says
ABC (Aussie) News, Aug 31, 2022: Japan endures its worst COVID-19 wave, as strict entry rules deter tourists
Reuters via National Post, Sep 2, 2022: U.S. study shows alarming dip in 9-year-olds' reading and math skills during pandemic
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The Crown stayed 49 charges against seven Freedom Convoy protestors represented by the Justice Centre, but the reason they gave seems a bit strange; they couldn't produce the notes of the arresting officers. Also, we discuss the new Charter challenge against the ArriveCAN app, and the recent application to get Deena Hinshaw back in the witness chair in the Alberta lockdown case.
Justice Centre, Aug 18, 2022: Crown drops charges against seven Freedom Convoy protestors
Justice Centre, July 5, 2022: Tamara Lich bail decision expected on Friday after all-day hearing
Justice Centre, Jun 29, 2022: Justice Centre granted full participatory standing at Emergencies Act inquiry
Justice Centre, Aug 24, 2022: Justice Centre brings legal challenge against ArriveCAN and quarantine measures
Justice Centre, Aug 10, 2022: Canada’s Road to Beijing: The digital threat to the Charter rights and freedoms of Canadians
Toronto Star, Aug 29, 2022: ‘There’s a lot of ageist presumptions.’ ArriveCAN app leaves some seniors feeling unfairly restricted
Chris Selley in the National Post, Jul 19, 2022: Problems with ArriveCAN are as perplexing as its purpose
Yahoo News, Jul 22, 2022: 'ArriveCan isn't saving lives....it's causing havoc': Problematic app sparks travel delays, privacy issues but isn’t going anywhere
Global News, Aug 19, 2022: ‘No evidence’ ArriveCAN app causing ‘any problems’ at borders: transport minister
Global News, Aug 22, 2022: U.S. lawmakers, advocates urge Ottawa to scrap ArriveCAN, open Nexus offices
Russell Brand on Youtube, Aug 22, 2022: It’s Happening--Amazon’s new palm payment system has been installed in 65+ Whole Food Stores across California
Justice Centre, Aug 22, 2022: Workshop: The growing threat of Digital ID technologies in Canada (on Monday, Sep 12, 2022)
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Aug 25, 2022: The dangers of centralized digital ID: Why government has no business knowing so much about us
The London Free Press, Aug 24, 2022: Student backlash builds over Western University mask, vaccine mandate
Justice Centre, Aug 23, 2022: New court application alleges Dr. Deena Hinshaw withheld information
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Justice Centre lawyer Eva Chipiuk joins Kevin to describe some of the more interesting points in the case challenging the federal vaccine travel mandates. This is a consolidation of four different cases, and after an intense few months of questioning witnesses and experts, the lawyers have just filed 14,000 pages of testimony and evidence.
Justice Centre, Aug 9, 2022: Travel Ban legal argument (PDF)
Justice Centre, Aug 18, 2022: Justice Centre Federal Vaccine Travel Ban Evidence
Justice Centre, Jan 28, 2022: Honourable Brian Peckford, Nikkanen, Baigent et al. vs. Minister of Transport and Canada
Justice Centre, Jun 3, 2022: Maxime Bernier v. Canada
Transport Canada, Jun 14, 2022: Suspension of the mandatory vaccination requirement for domestic travellers and federally regulated transportation workers
Brian Lilley in the Calgary Sun, Aug 10, 2022: Court records show Trudeau brought in vaccine mandates for travel purely based on politics
goc411 - Employee Directory: Lisa Waddell, Senior Epidemiologist for Public Health Agency of Canada
True North, Jan 20, 2022: The UK has dropped all COVID-19 restrictions – will Canada ever follow suit?
opengov.ca: Celia Lourenco, Director General of Health Canada
McMaster University: Dawn Bowdish , PhD, Pathology and Molecular Medicine
University of Montreal: Katherine Péloquin
CTV Windsor, Mar 11, 2022: 'Data is power': Experts weigh-in on court-ordered release of Pfizer vaccine documents
Daily Clout, Apr 5, 2022: Secret Documents: How Pfizer Covered Up a Flood of Adverse Events
Fortune, Jul 5, 2022: ‘We will never be fully vaccinated against COVID’: Canadians may be required to get booster shot every 9 months
Dr. Byram W. Bridle Substack
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Kevin opens with his impressions of the Justice Centre's George Jonas Freedom Award dinner in Calgary on Aug 11, and then John gives his views on the same event, from a different angle, as host and someone who attended all three award dinners this year, in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. Then we have a discussion of some of the main points made in Brian Peckford's keynote address at that dinner, which dovetails into a talk about the status of his court case against the travel bans. And all this, of course, leads to our final topic, the issue of digital IDs.
Western Standard, Aug 12, 2022: Lich honoured with Justice Centre’s George Jonas Freedom Award in Calgary
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Note: Speech from Toronto dinner
That's Facts on Youtube, Jun 19, 2022: Tamara Lich Delivers a Speech for the Ages
Justice Centre Video, Aug 15, 2022: The Convoy that United the Country
Evidence Not Fear: Dr. Roger Hodkinson Archives
Drew Barnes MLA Cypress Medicine Hat
True North, Jul 16, 2022: PECKFORD: A Magna Carta for Canada
Justice Centre: George Jonas Freedom Award (scroll down to find links to past speeches and videos)
Justice Centre, Aug 9, 2022: Justice Centre files response to Fed’s request that Court throw out travel ban lawsuit
Judi McLeod in Canada Free Press, Aug 4, 2022: No Science, Only Spite Behind Trudeau’s Travel Ban
Justice Centre, Jul 18, 2022: Workshop: The growing threat of Digital ID technologies in Canada
Justice Centre, Aug 10, 2022: New Justice Centre Report on dangers of digital ID in Canada
Counter Signal, Aug 11, 2022: Trudeau is implementing a federal “Digital Identity Program”
Axios, Aug 11, 2022: CDC loosens guidance on quarantining, social distancing for COVID-19
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After John gives us an update on the Aug 11 Justice Centre Award dinner in Calgary (99% chance Tamara Lich will attend), we key off a Rupa Subramanya article--about the government having no science to support their travel bans--to discuss some of the procedural issues in the Covid court challenges. This includes attempts by governments to have cases declared "moot." John then turns his attention to the University of Toronto which is reinstating a vaccine mandate. We "follow the science" the UofT links to in support of their mandate, a website called "This is our shot, Canada."
Rupa Subramanya in Common Sense, Aug 2, 2022: Court Documents Reveal Canada’s Travel Ban Had No Scientific Basis
Justice Centre, Jul 7, 2022: Hearing on federal government travel vaccine ban postponed
Justice Centre, Jul 27, 2022: Hearing for Ontario vaccine passports postponed
Bennett Jones Blog, Nov 2, 2021: Court of Appeal Clarifies When Cross-Examination on Affidavits May Be Permitted in Pre-Trial Applications
Note: The problem was noticed a while ago
Global News, Sep 28, 2016: Judge shortage means some trials taking 2.5 years to be heard
Vancouver Sun, Jul 20, 2022: Support for vaccine passport and mask mandates waning in Canada
University of Toronto, July 28, 2022: COVID-19 vaccinations
This is Our Shot #TogetherAgain
Alliance for Science, Apr 20, 2020: COVID: Top 10 current conspiracy theories
Los Angeles Times, May 12, 2021: How vaccine ‘passports’ became a battle cry for COVID-19 conspiracies, ‘anti-vaxx’ forces
True North, Oct 14, 2021: Vaccine passports were a conspiracy theory — now they’re the new normal
Reuters, Jul 13, 2022: Fact Check-Israeli study finds drop in sperm count after Pfizer vaccine is temporary, no sign of sperm damage
AFLOS Frontline News, Aug 3, 2022: Fauci admits to 'the menstrual thing'
The Counter Signal, Jul 5, 2022: Why did birth rates suddenly drop?
Daily Clout, Aug 1, 2022: Pfizer Used Dangerous Assumptions, Rather than Research, to Guess at Outcomes
Thalidomide Victims Association of Canada: The Tragedy of Thalidomide in Canada
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John reads (without commentary) sections of the recent court ruling ordering Tamara Lich released from jail (where she has spent a total of seven weeks), overturning a poorly reasoned ruling by a Justice of the Peace. Then we talk about an upcoming Justice Centre report--working title "Canada's Road to Beijing"--about the horrors of China's social credit system and efforts to introduce far more government surveillance control in Canada.
Justice Centre: Tamara Lich Bail Review Decision (PDF)
CBC, Dec 10, 2018: Pilot sentenced to 7 years for causing major power outage in southern Quebec
Global News, Jul 7, 2022: ArriveCAN 2.0: Ottawa confirms controversial app will outlast pandemic
Toronto Star, Jul 6, 2022: Ditch the ArriveCan app and let the tourists flow in, travel industry urges
Rupa Subramanya in Common Sense, Aug 2, 2022: Court Documents Reveal Canada’s Travel Ban Had No Scientific Basis
Windsor Star via MSN, Jul 21, 2022: CBSA union president calling for review of ArriveCan app
LifeSite News, Apr 5, 2022: Saskatchewan pauses rollout of digital ID system after public backlash
Global News, Feb 15, 2022: Quebec to end COVID-19 vaccine passport system on March 14
Vancouver Sun, Jul 20, 2022: Support for vaccine passport and mask mandates waning in Canada
Wired, Jul 6, 2019: The complicated truth about China's social credit system
Daily Mail, Jul 27, 2022: Joe Rogan blasts TikTok over 'crazy' privacy terms and warns that 'China will have all your data' - as he warns users that Beijing 'can see everything you type'
ANI via Big News Network, Jul 31, 2022: Henan protest exposes China's 'biggest bank scam'
CBC, Feb 17, 2022: Banks have started to freeze accounts linked to the protests, Freeland says
The Canadian Press via Kenora Online, Jul 15, 2022: Canada bringing back mandatory random testing of travellers arriving at main airports
University of Toronto, July 28, 2022: COVID-19 vaccinations
TalkTV on Twitter, Aug 1, 2022: Ex police officer Harry Miller slams the police for arresting an elderly veteran for "causing anxiety" over a tweet
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After we say a few brief words about the Dutch Farmers' Protest, we move on to a story about New Zealand suffering high numbers of Covid infections; it appears that some of the harshest lockdowns in the world only managed to postpone (and not prevent) Covid deaths. Then John takes us through the recent Alberta Appeals Court ruling that struck down the conviction of Pastor Art Pawlowski who had been improperly arrested, confined and fined by authorities misusing a court injunction.
The Counter Signal, Jul 23, 2022: Canadians stage nationwide protests to support Dutch farmers
The Counter Signal, Jul 23, 2022: Trudeau moves forward with fertilizer reduction climate policy
Daily Mail, Jul 22, 2022: New Zealand Covid deaths soar to RECORD high as Omicron wreaks havoc
The Western Journal, Nov 9, 2021: Stats: Sweden Said No to COVID Lockdowns
Windsor Star, Jul 11, 2022: As Canada's health system burns, Trudeau and the provinces debate the firehose
Research Square, Jul 1, 2022: Association between School Mask Mandates and SARS-CoV-2 Student Infections
Calgary Herald, May 20, 2022: Judge says Hinshaw must release documents on decision to end school masking
Sheila Gun Reid on Rebel News, Jul 22, 2022: Pastor Art Pawlowksi’s contempt conviction set aside on appeal
Rebel News on Youtube, Jun 15, 2021: Pastor Tim Stephens arrested on new charges after 'underground' church services
True North, Jul 23, 2022: BC woman died on stretcher after being in waiting room for two days
Times Colonist, Jul 15, 2022: B.C. Court of Appeal rejects private health care, says Charter breach OK
Brian Peckford in True North: A Magna Carta for Canada
Rupa Subramanya in True North, Jul 19, 2022: 'Tamara Lich is an enemy of the state' (feat. Ari Goldkind)
CBC, Jul 22, 2022: This family doctor is leaving B.C. Other physicians are among her 'orphaned' patients
The Counter Signal, Jul 18, 2022: 57% of Canadians with 1 or 2 shots will not get a booster
Canadian Lawyer, Jul 19, 2022: Alberta Health Services drops vaccine mandate for employees
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Kevin opens the show with a column about Tamara Lich, written by Karen Selick. We then discuss a disturbing Alberta court ruling that patients can be denied life-saving medical treatment if they refuse to take the Covid vaccine.
Karen Selick in the Western Standard, Jul 12, 2022: Tamara Lich decision undermines confidence in justice system
Justice Centre, Jul 12, 2022: Judge rules doctors can require patient to receive Covid shot before life-saving transplant
JCCF (PDF): Lewis v Alberta Health Services, 2022 ABQB 479, Reasons for Decision of the Honourable Justice R. Paul Belzil
The Canadian Press via Winnipeg Sun, Jul 13, 2022: It's unanimous: Canada's health care is crumbling, frustrated premiers agree
Outspoken with Dr Naomi Wolf, May 29, 2022: Dear Friends, Sorry to Announce a Genocide
Steve Kirsch's Newsletter, Jul 15, 2022: The UK government's official data shows they are killing their children
Justice Centre, Nov 17, 2021: Hoffe vs. BC College of Physicians and Surgeons
WBTV, Jul 14, 2022: ‘Ninja variant’ of Omicron blamed for rise in COVID-19 cases across Charlotte, N.C.
Phil Kerpen on Twitter, Jul 16, 2022: LAC+USC full July 14 vid: "Only 10% of our COVID positive admissions are admitted due to COVID. Virtually none of them go to the ICU...
Newsweek, May 20, 2022: Monkeypox Cases in Belgium May Be Linked to Fetish Festival: Organizers
New York Post Editorial, Jul 16, 2022: Monkeypox 'panic' is overblown and failing
LifeSite News, Oct 6, 2021: Doctor ordered to leave hospital with ‘15-minute notice’ for treating COVID patients with Ivermectin
BIV, Apr 18, 2022: 'A big crisis': How B.C.'s family doctor shortage is spreading
Daily Wire, May 10, 2022: Fauci, Collins Shared In ‘Secret’ NIH ‘Royalties’ Totaling $350M: Watchdog Report
The Gray Zone, Jun 19, 2022: Pfizer reportedly sponsored Miami yacht party for failed Colombian presidential contender Rodolfo Hernández
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Lawyer Samuel Bachand joins Kevin for a discussion about Justice Centre activity in Quebec. Sam started with the Justice Centre as primary counsel in the middle of the Freedom Convoy; so he hit the ground running and there's a lot to talk about. We discuss Tamara Lich's unjust rearrest and Samuel gives his perspective on how Quebecers differ from the ROC (Rest of Canada) regarding rights and freedoms, and what they share.
Justice Centre Bio: Mtre Samuel Bachand – Primary Counsel, Québec
Western Standard, Jun 29, 2022: Justice Centre and Citizens for Freedom have a seat at the Emergencies Act inquiry
True North, Jun 28, 2022: The persecution continues: Tamara Lich re-arrested in Alberta
Viva Frei on Youtube, Jun 28, 2022: Tamara Lich Arrested AGAIN! Canada Day Criminalized AND MORE!
Cory Morgan in Epoch Times, Jun 28, 2022: Lich’s Real Crime Is That She Embarrasses the Government
Justice Centre, Feb 1, 2022: Victory for Charter rights and freedoms as Québec scraps punitive tax against vaccine-free
Justice Centre, Feb 5, 2022: The Justice Centre witnesses the march of thousands of protesters near the Québec National Assembly
Justice Centre, Feb 10, 2022: Justice Centre launches legal action on behalf of Maxime Bernier against Feds’ vaccine mandates
Justice Centre, Mar 3, 2022: Québec church files legal action against vaccine passport
The Canadian Encyclopedia: (Quebec) Charter of Human Rights and Freedoms
CanLII, Mar 21, 2022: Civil Code of Québec, CQLR c CCQ-1991
Bartley Law Office: How does common law differ from roman law
Ian MacLeod in the National Post, Feb 5, 2016: That time late Supreme Court Justice Antonin Scalia brought the originalism debate to Canada
Russell Brand on Youtube, Jul 1, 2022: What, Really?!
CanLII, Jul 10, 2009: Greater Vancouver Transportation Authority v. Canadian Federation of Students — British Columbia Component, 2009 SCC 31
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John takes a look at the US Supreme Court's Dobbs decision which struck down Roe v. Wade. It has some interesting sections on 'stare decisis' (precedent), judicial hubris, and what is referred to in the judgment as "raw judicial power." We then comment on a couple of Justice Centre cases out of Saskatchewan; one in which a complaint against a law student for holding incorrect opinions is withdrawn, and another in which a doctor is suing for wrongful dismissal for expressing incorrect opinions about vaccines for children.
Cornell Law School LLI: Dobbs v. Jackson Women's Health Organization
Cornell Law School LLI: Stare decisis
Yahoo News, Jun 24, 2022: World leaders decry the Supreme Court's 'horrific' decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, saying 'abortion is a fundamental right'
National Catholic Register, May 5, 2022: The Dobbs Decision Leaked: What Does It Mean?
Daily Signal, Jan 18, 2018: 3 Reasons Why Pro-Life Young Adults Like Me Are Dangerous
Daily Signal, Jan 17, 2017: How Ultrasounds Inspired the Pro-Life Cause
CBC, Jun 24, 2022: U.S. Supreme Court overturns Roe v. Wade, leaving abortion rights up to states
Justia, US Supreme Court: Planned Parenthood of Southeastern Pa. v. Casey, 505 U.S. 833 (1992)
NPR, Dec 19, 2012: Robert Bork's Supreme Court Nomination 'Changed Everything, Maybe Forever'
CanLII: R. v. Morgentaler, 1988 CanLII 90 (SCC), [1988] 1 SCR 30
CBC, Apr 20, 2022: Budget puts abortion access on the table in future health funding talks with provinces
CanLII: Trinity Western University v. Law Society of Upper Canada, 2018 SCC 33 (CanLII), [2018] 2 SCR 453
Justice Centre, Jun 23, 2022: Complaint withdrawn against U of S law student who was forced to defend his opinions on racism in a classroom forum
Justice Centre, Jun 24, 2022: Saskatchewan surgeon sues Health Authority and College of Medicine after being terminated and defamed for questioning covid vaccines for children
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The federal government has merely suspended its vaccine mandates for travelers, and these measures can be re-imposed at any time without warning. John explains why the Justice Centre will press on with court challenges against these mandates. He then describes the good time he had at the Justice Centre's George Jonas Freedom Award dinner in Toronto on June 16th. And we discuss two new court cases; one in which a retired teacher was kicked out of a public school board meeting for raising concerns about inappropriate sexual material aimed at children, and another where EI benefits are being denied to those who lost their jobs over refusing to take the Covid shots.
Toronto City News, Jun 20, 2022: Vaccine mandates lift for Canadian travellers, federal workers
Justice Centre, Jun 14, 2022: Justice Centre Statement on the suspension of vaccine travel mandates
Global News, Jun 14, 2022: Canada to update its 'fully-vaccinated' definition
Rebel News, Jun 15, 2022: Top Public Health epidemiologist says vaccine mandates were 'never recommended' for air travel
True North, Jun 17, 2022: Lawyer challenging mandates says government must be held accountable
Larry Brock on Youtube, Jun 20, 2022: MP Brock questioning Deputy Prime Minister Freeland about the emergency declaration
CTV, Jun 9, 2022: How delays at Pearson Airport got so bad: Aviation experts weigh in
CTV News, Jun 13, 2022: Timeline unclear as to when passport delays could be resolved: minister
Justice Centre: The 2022 George Jonas Freedom Award
Live From The Shed on Youtube, Jun 20, 2022: Tamara Lich Delivers a Speech for the Ages - Freedom Award
Justice Centre, Jun 20, 2022: Legal action filed against school board that expelled teacher criticizing age-appropriateness of classroom books
Justice with John Carpay, May 21, 2020: Ep. 20 What is "Conversion Therapy"?
Justice Centre, Jun 14, 2022: Justice Centre warns federal government it is illegally denying EI benefits based on vaccine status
The Province, Jun 19, 2022: Strokes, blood clots, wheelchairs: B.C. patients describe rare reactions to COVID vaccines
Yahoo News, Jun 13, 2022: Canadian PM Trudeau tests positive for COVID a second time
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We discuss the politicization of the judicial system in light of recent remarks regarding judicial independence by Canada Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner. This is followed by a closer examination of two recent Supreme Court rulings, one regarding concurrent sentences for multiple murders, and another about diminished capacity for violent crimes.
National Post, Jun 7, 2022: Supreme Court doesn’t want your political criticism (even if they keep doing political things)
Bruce Pardy in the National Post via MSN, Jun 1, 2022: Supreme Court undermined by chief justice condemning freedom convoy
Justice Centre, May 20, 2019: 2019 Judicial Freedom Index
Supreme Court of Canada Decisions, May 27, 2022: R. v. Bissonnette
Supreme Court of Canada Decisions, May 13, 2022: R. v. Brown
CanLII, Sep 30, 1993: Rodriguez v. British Columbia (Attorney General)
Supreme Court of Canada Decisions, Feb 6, 2015: Carter v. Canada (Attorney General)
CTV News, Mar 9, 2019: 'Knees together' judge resigns from federal court
Canadian Judicial Council: Review Procedures ("Complaints: Depending on the matter, the Council can recommend that the judge be removed from office.")
Supreme Court of Canada Decisions, Jan 28, 1988: R. v. Morgentaler
McMillan Law, Municipal Law and Litigation Bulletin, Sep 2018: Ontario Premier to Set Precedent Invoking Notwithstanding Clause
CBC, Nov 8, 2017: Sask. government invokes notwithstanding clause over Catholic school ruling
CBC, Jun 7, 2022: Elections watchdog says it should be illegal to spread misinformation about voting
Panot Book, Apr 18, 2022: Man’s Search for Meaning by Viktor E. Frankl (PDF download link at bottom of page)
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The Justice Centre has filed a brief with the Quebec government in support of Bill 32, which will require universities to respect academic freedom. John refutes the arguments made by academics who oppose the legislation. We then discuss the June 6 and 7 appeal in B.C.'s "smudging" case concerning children who were forced by their public school to undergo a religious ceremony in the classroom.
Justice Centre, Jun 2, 2022: The Justice Centre files brief in support of Québec’s academic freedom bill
Robert Leckey and Sarah Ghabrial in CTV News, Apr 27, 2022: Is Bill 32 the real threat to academic freedom? 130 Quebec professors speak out in open letter
Peter Ives and Eve Haque in The Conversation, Jun 1, 2022: What is Québec’s Bill 32 on academic freedom, and why does it matter?
slaw.ca: Indexed As: Pridgen v. University of Calgary 2010 (PDF)
Ontario Gov. News Release, Aug 30, 2018: Ontario Protects Free Speech on Campuses
National Post, Mar 7, 2018: Christian couple that lost foster children for refusing to lie about Easter Bunny vindicated by Ontario court
Justice Centre, Our Cases, 2016: UAlberta Pro-Life v. University of Alberta
Inside Higher Ed, Dec 21, 2018: In Defense of the Chicago Principles
Justice Centre, Jun 5, 2022: BC Public school smudging case returns to court
CTV, Jun 1, 2022: 'We're still in a pandemic': PM defends extension of travel restrictions as industry groups demand relief
Justice Centre, May 13, 2022: September court date set for Maxime Bernier’s travel lawsuit
True North, Jun 1, 2022: Westjet and travel & tourism leaders tell Trudeau to end travel restrictions
True North, Jun 1, 2022: Toronto Police revokes vaccine mandate for serving members
Just the News, Jun 1, 2022: Canadian service members, legal 'Samurai for hire' go to court to stop military COVID vax mandate
Fox News Video, Jun 2, 2022: NHL legend: We're seeing the insane run the asylum
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We give an update on Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich's bail hearing by diving into the judge's ruling, which John sees as a mixed bag of victories and defeats. We then turn to John's latest column in The Post Millennial on Bill C-11, an Epoch Times story on Canada's PM calling on security agencies to tackle "extremism" (free speech) on the internet (to keep us safe, of course). Finally we discuss the potential expansion of the World Health Organization's pandemic powers.
Justice Centre, May 25, 2022: Tamara Lich can now travel to Ontario, and "courts are not thought police"
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, May 21, 2022: Canada is one step closer to the demise of free speech with Bill C-11
Epoch Times, May 26, 2022: New Tools Being Provided to Security Agencies to Counter 'Extremist Ideology' and 'Misinformation,' Says Trudeau
Terry Glavin in The National Post, May 26, 2022: The year of the graves: How the world's media got it wrong on residential school graves
New York Post, May 27, 2022: 'Biggest fake news story in Canada': Kamloops mass grave debunked by academics
CTV, Feb 20, 2022: So far, no link to existing protests found in Coastal GasLink attack investigation, RCMP say
True North's Fake News Friday, May 27, 2022: Legacy media pushes fake news claiming Trudeau was a victim of "racist slurs"
Epoch Times via ZeroHedge, May 28, 2022: International Opposition Grows To Biden Granting WHO Pandemic Powers
LeslynLewis.ca: The WHO Pandemic Treaty and our Health Care Sovereignty
Brownstone Institute, May 24, 2022: The WHO Treaty Is Tied to a Global Digital Passport and ID System
The Counter Signal, Apr 14, 2022: Canada is a partner in WEF's program to bring digital ID to travel
The Canadian Bar Review, Mar 1, 1983: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms and Public International Law (PDF)
CBC The National on Youtube, May 26, 2022: Canada confirms more monkeypox cases, sends vaccines to Quebec
Watch Out for the Croc Pox!!
BlogTO, May 26, 2022: Toronto woman describes nightmare experience landing at Pearson airport
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We discuss Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich's recent bail hearing in which the federal crown accused her of violating her bail conditions by agreeing to accept the 2022 George Jonas Freedom Award. John then goes through his recent presentation to a federal committee examining the proposed law to criminalize Holocaust denial.
CBC via Yahoo News, May 19, 2022: Tamara Lich admits accepting award is related to Freedom Convoy in fiery day in court
CBC, May 20, 2022: Lich to find out Wednesday if she's returning to jail
The Canadian Press via The Toronto Star, May 19, 2022: Jail ‘Freedom Convoy’ organizer Tamara Lich again, Crown argues in heated hearing
True North, May 17, 2022: Nine times Liberal claims about the Freedom Convoy were officially disputed
Lifesite News, Feb 4, 2022: Debunking the top 10 media lies told about Canada’s Freedom Convoy
Justice Centre, Feb 24, 2022: Pastor James Coates to appeal bail condition preventing him from holding regular church services
Justice Centre, Mar 7, 2022: Court ruling vindicates couple who lost foster girls over refusal to say Easter Bunny is real
Justice Centre, Jun 20, 2019: Simcoe Muskoka Child Services sued for rejecting foster parents based on religion
B.C. Law Society, Dec 13, 2021: Citation issued: December 13, 2021--William Carey Linde
Toronto Globe and Mail via Chicago Tribune, Jul 16, 1988: Sleepwalking Canadian Walks on Murder Charge
CBC, May 18, 2022: Ottawa's interim police chief didn't ask for Emergencies Act during Freedom Convoy
Lorne Gunter in the Toronto Sun, May 21, 2022: The persecution of Tamara Lich and the gross overreaction to the convoy
Trucking for Freedom
Justice Centre Report, May 18, 2022: Government has no place in determining the truth for all (PDF)
Canada, Standing Senate Committee on Legal and Constitutional Affairs: Bill C-19, LCJC meeting no. 13
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We take a look at some of the recent recommendations from an expert panel that is now advising the federal government on how to craft legislation to regulate the internet. Then John brings us up to date on many of the Justice Centre's current cases including; dropped tickets in excess of $100,000 in B.C., a new lawsuit against the military's vaccine mandate, and a student filing a human rights complaint against his polytechnic for their refusal to recognize his vaccine religious exemption.
CTV, May 11, 2022: Advisory panel calls for Liberals' online hate law to cover Airbnb, video games
The Post Millennial, Mar 30, 2022: Trudeau Liberals' 'expert advisory group on online safety' includes known misinformation spreader Bernie Farber
CBC, Dec 24, 2019: Revenge porn and sext crimes: Canada sees more than 5,000 police cases as law marks 5 years
CTV, May 12, 2022: 'Anger that I haven't seen before': Singh harassment incident puts renewed spotlight on politicians' security
The Canadian Press via MSN, May 2, 2022: Hate-motivated crimes up 22 per cent annually in Toronto, police say
CBC via MSN, May 4, 2022: A spike in hate-motivated crimes in Edmonton has police urging people to report all instances of hate
Justice Centre, May 3, 2022: Mandatory vaccine policy creates shortage of volunteer firefighters
Justice Centre, May 4, 2022: Justice Centre retains prominent trial lawyer to defend soldiers who refuse Covid vaccine
Justice Centre, May 5, 2022: Crown drops ticket against woman who refused PCR test due to medical condition
Justice Centre, May 9, 2022: Student expelled for declining Covid injection, files human rights complaint against NAIT
Justice Centre, May 10, 2022: Alberta Court rules protests were never banned by Public Health Orders
Justice Centre, May 11, 2022: Crown drops another 24 tickets against three BC pastors who refused to shutter churches
Justice Centre, May 12, 2022: Date set for Federal Court to hear challenge to travel ban in September
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We take a look at the Rolling Thunder biker protest in Ottawa this past weekend, paying particular attention to the emotional exaggerations of Ottawa’s police chief prior to this event. Then we review some recent Justice Centre developments such as Covid tickets dropped in Saskatchewan, the injunction against protesters dropped in Calgary, and a recent ruling in the Alberta lockdown challenge that cabinet privilege will not be extended to the chief medical officer.
Justice Centre, Apr 29, 2022: Justice Centre warns Ottawa that a vehicle ban to stop motorcycle convoy is unconstitutional
Western Standard, Apr 27, 2022: Ottawa Police set ground rules for ‘Rolling Thunder’ event
Counter Signal, Apr 30, 2022: Ottawa police begin arresting Rolling Thunder demonstrators
We Unify Canada on Youtube, Jan 31, 2022: Brian Peckford's Speech at Convoy For Freedom 2022 Victoria BC
The Canadian Press via National Newswatch, May 1, 2022: Ottawa biker church vandalized as Rolling Thunder rally wraps up
CBC, Apr 29, 2022: Ottawa police arrest 7, tow vehicles on Day 1 of weekend rally
Justice Centre, Apr 29, 2022: City of Calgary surrenders as citizens seek to challenge court injunction
Calgary Sun via MSN, May 2, 2022: Flames can finally prove themselves in NHL playoffs
Justice Centre, Feb 16, 2021: The new normal in Alberta: pastors in jail for holding church services?
Justice Centre, Apr 26, 2022: Crown drops more Saskatchewan Covid tickets
Calgary Herald, Apr 26, 2022: Judge rules Hinshaw not protected by cabinet confidentiality in case questioning COVID-19 restrictions
Canadian Press, Apr 27, 2022: Justice minister invokes cabinet secrecy around use of Emergencies Act
Global News, April 30, 2022: Downplaying risks from Ottawa trucker convoy after the fact is ‘revisionist’: minister
Hill Times, Apr 29, 2022: ‘Near-absolute’ cabinet immunity needs judicial oversight to protect against possible abuse of power, says expert
Andrew Coyne on Twitter, Apr 29, 2022: This is disgraceful, but mostly it's just sad.
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We talk about the upcoming 2022 George Jonas Freedom Award, with dinner events in Toronto, Vancouver and Calgary. After announcing this year's winner, John explains the origin of the award and why he seeks to honour the memory and legacy of the late George Jonas. We also get into John's early analysis of the Online Streaming Act, and finish up by describing an out-of-court victory, with the University of Ottawa dumping its mandatory Covid vaccination policy.
World History Encyclopedia: Pericles
Justice Centre: The George Jonas Freedom Award--Toronto - Thursday, June 16, 2022
LifeSite News, Aug 16, 2011: Mark Steyn "Not Guilty" of "Islamophobia": Human Rights Commission
Justice Centre, Mar 24, 2022: Tamara Lich appeals bail conditions that violate her Charter freedoms
Parl.ca: BILL C-11--An Act to amend the Broadcasting Act and to make related and consequential amendments to other Acts (first reading Feb 2, 2022)
FM News on Twitter, Apr 14, 2022: In Alberta 44.25% of people hospitalized with Covid have received three doses of Covid-19 "vaccine".
The Counter Signal, Apr 21, 2022: ONTARIO: Fully vaccinated three times as likely to be infected with COVID-19
Michael Geist, Feb 3, 2022: Not Ready for Prime Time: Why Bill C-11 Leaves the Door Open to CRTC Regulation of User Generated Content
Michael Geist, Feb 9, 2022: Bill C-11’s Foundational Faults, Part One: The Nearly Unlimited Global Reach of CRTC Jurisdiction Over Internet Audio-Visual Services
Michael Geist, Mar 10, 2022: Bill C-11’s Foundational Faults, Part Three: Why the Discoverability Rules Are a Flawed Solution in Search of a Problem
CanLII: R. v. Zundel, 1992
Justice Centre, May 11, 2021: Manitoba Chief Microbiologist and Laboratory Specialist: 56% of positive "cases" are not infectious
Justice Centre, Apr 19, 2022: After pressure from Justice Centre, University of Ottawa drops mandatory covid vaccination policy
Justice Centre on Rumble, Oct 26, 2021: 2021 George Jonas Freedom Award Zoom Event
Justice Centre, text of Dr. Christian's speech: Two Tyrannies – and the Light that shines on in the darkness
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John examines a column by a PhD student claiming trucker convoy supporters misunderstand freedom and rights. Then, he analyzes a Le Devoir interview with the Supreme Court's Chief Justice. We discuss the Elon Musk bid to take over Twitter, and finish up by looking at the latest Justice Centre report that ranks the provinces by their pandemic rights violations, from worst to "not-the-worst."
Clarisse Paron in The Conversation, Apr 15, 2022: It’s the 40th anniversary of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms, but recent protests show a serious misunderstanding of what those mean
Matt Taibbi via Zerohedge, Apr 14, 2022: Twitter's Chickens Come Home To Roost
Ted Morton in The National Post, Apr 14, 2022: After 40 years, the charter is still one of the worst bargains in Canadian history
Daily Mail, Apr 11, 2022: Proof that blue states DID fail their people during pandemic: Harsh lockdowns caused huge deaths rates, ruined kids' education and destroyed business, bombshell research FINALLY shows - with NY, NJ, CA and IL all receiving an F-grade
Canadian Bar Association: Equality at a Glance
Le Devoir, Apr 9, 2022: Le juge en chef du Canada n’a pas oublié l’odeur d’anarchie
CBC, Feb 14, 2020: Trudeau calls for 'dialogue' as blockade cripples rail network, while Scheer says clear out the protesters
CTV News, Apr 26, 2020: 'A bunch of yahoos,' Ont. premier says of people protesting COVID-19 emergency measures
CBC, Jun 8, 2020: Over 1,000 health experts sign letter supporting anti-Black racism protests despite COVID-19 risks
CTV News, Jul 1, 2021: A No Pride in Genocide event in Winnipeg honouring the children of residential schools ended with statues toppled at the Legislature.
Babylon Bee, Apr 14, 2022: Twitter Headquarters Suffers Severe Water Damage From Liberal Employees' Tears
Babylon Bee, Apr 15, 2022: Twitter Employee Undergoes Therapy Over Elon Musk Takeover
Justice Centre, Apr 15, 2022: On the Charter’s 40th Anniversary: ‘Who had the worst bunk in Canada’s locked down barracks?’
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As the 40th (ruby) anniversary of the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms approaches, we talk about the document's history and how our liberties are threatened more than ever before. John updates us on the latest media misrepresentation about the truckers’ convoy, and Kevin describes some of Deena Hinshaw’s testimony in the court challenge to Alberta lockdown policies.
The Canadian Encyclopedia: The Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms
legislation.gov.uk: British North America Act 1867
Alberta Criminal Defence Lawyers, Jul 23, 2020: Bill 21: What You Need To Know (Provincial Administrative Penalties Act)
Rebel News, Dec 20, 2020: PUNISHED for PLAYING HOCKEY: Calgary police threaten to TASER young skater at outdoor rink
CBC, Nov 8, 2017: Sask. government invokes notwithstanding clause over Catholic school ruling
The Globe and Mail, Sep 17, 2018: ‘We will never, ever back down,’ Doug Ford declares as he presses ahead with plan to slash Toronto city council
CTV News, Jun 14, 2021: Ontario passes election spending bill with notwithstanding clause
CBC, Apr 22, 2021: Quebec likely to use notwithstanding clause again for new language law, despite concerns by court
BBC, Feb 16, 2021: Covid: Dutch crisis as court orders end to Covid curfew
Cosmin Dzsurdzsa in True North, Apr 7, 2022: How the Liberals and NDP pushed the arson hoax about the Freedom Convoy
Rex Murphy in The National Post via MSN, Apr 9, 2022: Will anyone apologize for falsely accusing truckers of attempted arson in Ottawa?
Viva Frei on Rumble, Mar 24, 2022: Live Stream with Ottawa Convoy Attorney Keith Wilson - Viva Frei Live!
The Counter Signal, Apr 8, 2022: Hinshaw stumbles around cross-examination in court
Rebel News, Apr 8, 2022: Alberta's chief medical officer cross-examined under oath
Justice Centre, Apr 6, 2022: April 5 Trial Update, Alberta Lockdown Challenge: Dr. Hinshaw Cross Examination
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We compare the arrest of Ontario MPP Randy Hillier with similar arrests and detentions in Europe. We can't help but notice a pattern of government intimidation against high-profile opponents of medical tyranny. John then previews his next column where he examines the wild claims of Jody Thomas, Prime Minister Trudeau’s national security advisor, who claims that Freedom Convoy protestors wanted to "overthrow” the government. We also preview the long-anticipated cross-examination of Alberta's chief medical officer Deena Hinshaw in court April 4-6.
CTV News, Mar 28, 2022: MPP Randy Hillier released after arrest on 'Freedom Convoy' charges
FranceSoir, Apr 1, 2022: Statement by Maître Virginie de Araujo-Recchia on her release from custody
Corona Investigative Committee
Corona Investigative Committee on Odysse, Mar 25, 2022: Session 97: Open Secrets
BBC, Oct 28, 2022: Rémy Daillet: Conspiracist charged over alleged French coup plot
Dutch News, Mar 30, 2022: Willem Engel released from jail, but banned from social media
Canadian Covid Care Alliance
The Guardian, Sep 3, 2020: Victorian Bar criticises arrest of pregnant woman for Facebook lockdown protest post as 'disproportionate
Daily Caller, Feb 11, 2022: Video Appears To Show Canadian Police Visiting Home Of Woman Who Supported The Truckers On Facebook
CTV News, Sep 27, 2021: Alberta NDP calls for door-to-door vaccination campaign to increase immunizations
randyhilliermpp.com, Mar 30, 2022: Release Order
Daily Clout: Pfizer Documents Analysis - WarRoom
Money Expert, Mar 21, 2022: Life insurance and coronavirus: Am I covered?
Toronto Sun, Mar 30, 2022: Registry would list foreign agents lobbying public officials
Rebel News, Apr 1, 2022: Exclusive: Pastor Artur on his 51 days behind bars
Justice Centre, Dec 9, 2020: Heights Baptist Church, Northside Baptist Church et al. vs. Alberta and The Chief Medical Officer of Health
Justice Centre: Feb 24 Trial Update, Alberta lockdown challenge
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John takes us through the Netflix series 'How to become a tyrant' and why it’s relevant for Canada today. This Netflix series provides many examples of how governments across Canada have followed the tyrant's playbook, from initial lockdowns through to recently crushed protests and the arrests of political opponents. We also note that the Alberta government has backed down from its plans to scrap traffic court and kill the presumption of innocence, something we've discussed in past programs.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Mar 24, 2022: Netflix series 'How to become a tyrant' provides lessons for Canadians
Calgary Sun, Mar 24, 2022: 'DICTATORSHIP OF THE WORST KIND': European MPs blast Trudeau for COVID 'rights violation'
Rex Murphy in the National Post, Mar 26, 2022: Rex Murphy: Justin Trudeau has become a punchline on the world stage — for good reason
True North, Mar 19, 2022: Five times Liberal claims about the Freedom Convoy were officially disputed
The Post Millennial, Mar 22, 2022: WATCH: Video shows every time Liberal/NDP MPs lied about arson being linked to Freedom Convoy
Rebel News, Mar 24, 2022: Ottawa interim police chief: No weapons found during Freedom Convoy dismantling
New York Post, Mar 24, 2022: CEOs of major US airlines urge Biden to drop masks on planes
Western Standard, Mar 22, 2022: WATCH: Sunday Calgary freedom rally video recap
Counter Signal, Mar 23, 2022: Liberals consider using Digital ID to hunt down the unvaccinated
Justice Centre, Mar 24, 2022: Tamara Lich appeals bail conditions that violate her Charter freedoms
The Counter Signal, Mar 25, 2022: Here are the politicians who have denounced Trudeau at the EU
"Speaking to packed public galleries, Trudeau received a standing ovation..."
RCI, Mar 23, 2022: As Trudeau warns democracy faces a ’defining moment,’ NATO reinforces its eastern flank
The Post Millennial, Mar 23, 2022: Majority of seats empty during Trudeau's speech to European Parliament
Western Standard, Mar 23, 2022: UCP flip-flops on barring Albertans’ from traffic court
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We start by discussing the Justice Centre's case against the federal travel ban with the focus on the affidavit of former premier Brian Peckford, the last living signatory of the Charter. Then we talk about the Justice Centre's new suit filed in BC, going after Bonnie Henry's vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. Finally, John takes us through the Calgary injunction against the downtown freedom rally and their right to peaceful protest, which he says follows a playbook he's seen time and time again.
Justice Centre, Jan 28, 2022: Honourable Brian Peckford, Nikkanen, Baigent et al. vs. Minister of Transport and Canada
BBC, Nov 28, 2021: Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted it
Just The News, Feb 10, 2022: South African doctor who discovered Omicron says politicians pressured her not to call it mild
HuffPost via Yahoo News, Dec 2, 2021: How Dangerous Is Omicron?
CTV News Video Clip, 2021: PM Trudeau on preparing for winter
The Counter Signal, Mar 18, 2022: Mandatory masking on planes is here to stay, according to Canadian Transport Minister
Justice Centre, Mar 17, 2022: Justice Centre sues BC to end mandatory vaccine for BC Healthcare workers
Express, Mar 10, 2022: Most common signs of a 'breakthrough' Covid infection in the fully vaccinated - new study
Israel National News, Mar 17, 2022: Study of 4th COVID vaccine shot shows only marginal efficacy
LifeSite News, Mar 19, 2022: CDC quietly cuts a quarter of child COVID-19 deaths, blames ‘coding logic error’
Corey Ogilvie on Youtube, Feb 5, 2022: The Tragedy of Bonnie Henry
City of Calgary Newsroom, Mar 18, 2022: Temporary court injunction addresses protest disturbances: City and police ask all protestors to stay away from Beltline and 17th Avenue area
CBC, Mar 18, 2022: Court grants immediate injunction on Beltline protests in Calgary against public health measures
Live Wire Calgary, Mar 12, 2022: Tense protest and counter-protest jams up 17 Avenue SW for another Saturday
Globe and Mail, Apr 7, 2014: Court sides with anti-abortion group on University of Calgary campus
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The Justice Centre is funding the legal defence of Freedom Convoy organizer Tamara Lich. John brings us up to date on the outrageous, freedom-violating bail conditions imposed on her, and reviews the dubious charges under which she was arrested and jailed. At the two-year mark of the assault on our rights and freedoms, we review the Justice Centre’s latest report: "Two weeks to flatten the curve, two years to flatten our freedoms."
UPDATE Mar 15, 2022
John Carpay in The Western Standard: Outrageous bail conditions make Tamara Lich a political prisoner
Justice Centre Report released: Two weeks to flatten the curve, two years to flatten our freedoms
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Mar 9, 2022: Tamara Lich, Canada's political prisoner, regains her freedom in part
iHeartRadio, Jun 1, 2020: Looters Smash Montreal Storefronts including Steve's Music
Rebel News, Mar 11, 2022: CBC issues second retraction on their convoy coverage
The Globe and Mail, Mar 10, 2022: Leaders of truck convoy protests sought to overthrow government, national security adviser says
CBC, Jun 26, 2010: G20 protest violence prompts over 400 arrests
The Canadian Press via Global News, Jul 7, 2021: 2 damaged queen statues at the Manitoba Legislature to go back up: Premier
Montreal Gazette, Feb 21, 2022: Quebec: Hundreds of protesters join trucker convoy, with more on the way
Global News, Feb 12, 2020: Canada’s industry groups worried as Wet’suwet’en protests block ‘vital artery’ of railways
Globe and Mail, Feb 14, 2020: Trudeau will not direct police to break up pipeline protests, sticks to negotiated strategy
John Carpay in The Epoch Times via Justice Centre, Mar 10, 2022: It’s Now Obvious That Omicron Was Another Variant of Fearmongering
CTV News, Mar 7, 2022: Rachel Notley tests positive for COVID-19
Supreme Court of Canada: Feb 6, 2015: Carter v. Canada (Attorney General)
Rick Bell in the Edmonton Sun, Mar 2, 2022: COVID-19, Kenney and playing for the April 9 win
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John once again gets to say, "I told you so" after it emerges that data used to support Neil Ferguson's modeling in March of 2020, back at the beginning of the pandemic and lockdowns, was faulty. Then we discuss how the lies that propped up the federal government's case for invoking the Emergencies Act are being exposed.
The Telegraph, Feb 26, 2022: Covid modelling that prompted first UK lockdown based on ‘inaccurate’ case numbers
Calgary Sun, Mar 1, 2022: Kenney says municipalities will be blocked from imposing public health measures
Justice Centre, May 11,, 2021: Manitoba Chief Microbiologist and Laboratory Specialist: 56% of positive “cases” are not infectious
Rupa Subramanya in The National Post via MSN, Mar 3, 2022: Trucker convoy exposed hypocrisy of Canada's left-wing elite
WSJ, Mar 2, 2022: The Class Rage Behind Trudeau’s Trucker Emergency
True North on Twitter, Mar 4, 2022: GoFundMe Juan Benitez says, "88% of donated funds originated in Canada and 86% of donors were from Canada.
The Counter Signal, Feb 28, 2022: FINTRAC says Convoy posed no violent extremist threat, accounts still frozen
ITWorldCanada, Sep 21, 2021: Ontarians are getting digital ID this fall: All you need to know
DIACC, Mar 18, 2020: Spotlight on the Government of Saskatchewan
Western Standard, Mar 2, 2022: WHO contracts Deutsche Telekom to build global digital vaccine passport
CBC, Mar 3, 2022: COVID-19 restrictions to remain in Alberta courts until further notice
Ottawa Citizen via MSN, Mar 3, 2022: Accusations of judicial 'bias' raised during Tamara Lich bail-review hearing
CBC, Feb 26, 2022: The trucks have left Ottawa, but 'phantom honking' lingers for many downtown
True North, Feb 28, 2022A: Freeland caught holding pro-Nazi banner at Ukraine protest
Candice Malcolm on Twitter, Mar 4, 2022: As we all know, the standard in Canadian politics and media is to judge an entire crowd by the craziest flag....
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We discuss Trudeau's climbdown on the Emergencies Act after using it to pummel the Ottawa protest and freeze bank accounts, and why it's important to continue to pursue court cases against his actions. John gives us a political science lesson in fascism and banana republics: can Canada be both? And Kevin tells a few anecdotes from the trial he's been following where the Justice Centre is in court challenging the Alberta government lockdowns.
CTV News, Feb 23, 2022: 'Immediate emergency situation is over': PM Trudeau revokes Emergencies Act
Toronto Star, Feb 22, 2022: RCMP working to ‘unfreeze’ protesters’ bank accounts, Ottawa says
FEE, Feb 19, 2022: Did Justin Trudeau’s Financial Crackdown Really Spark a Bank Run in Canada?
Conservative Treehouse, Feb 23, 2022: BOOM, Trudeau Reversal Motive Surfaces – Canadian Banking Association Was Approved by World Economic Forum To Lead the Digital ID Creation
Reuters, Feb 12, 2022: TD Bank freezes accounts that received money for Canada protests
Justice Centre, Feb 25, 2022: Justice Centre sues feds over abuse of the Emergencies Act
City Journal, Feb 23, 2022: Reality Honks Back
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Feb 23, 2022: Is Canada sliding into a form of fascism?
Viva Frei on Youtube, Feb 25, 2022: Ottawa Aftermath
CBC via MSN, Feb 22, 2022: Ottawa convoy protest organizer Tamara Lich denied bail
Manitoba Services, Feb 7, 2022: Man accused in hit-and-run at Manitoba Freedom Convoy protest granted bail, barred from entering Winnipeg
Globe and Mail, Feb 25, 2022: Nearly half of Canadians say their impressions of Trudeau have worsened over convoy protest response: poll
Canadaland, Feb 21, 2022: "Canada does not want to see itself this way"
Justice Centre, Feb 24, 2022: Trial Update, Alberta lockdown challenge
Canadian Press via MSN, Feb 24, 2022: Churches won't pay court costs for public health order challenge due to public interest: judge
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The three days in Ottawa, from February 18th, as police attacked a peaceful protest, have revealed to the world the lack of democracy and freedom in Canada, even if our own propagandist media won't admit it. We put the events in some context, which, John says, demonstrate that our once free country has become "a banana republic with polar bears."
Canada Department of Justice Emergencies Act Backgrounder, last modified Feb 17, 2022
Daily Mail, Feb 15, 2022: PICTURED: One of the 11 men arrested carrying HUGE cache of semi-automatic weapons at Canadian border crossing hours before Trudeau's draconian declaration of emergency: Mounties admit they are NOT part of Freedom Convoy
Daily Mail, Feb 18, 2022: EXCLUSIVE: 'I don't trust the police not to lie.' Grandmother, 62, ... insists seized arms cache was planted by cops
Mark Irnie on Youtube, Feb 18, 2022: Police/ Politicians use Rhetoric to make arrests and claims of Intent
bu/ac on Twitter, Feb 18, 2022: Here’s an overhead shot of the horses trampling protestors.
Alissa Golob on Twitter, Feb 18, 2022: After this elderly woman explains to the police that she is participating in the protest for her children and grandchildren and for “peace, love and happiness”, she gets trampled by policemen on horseback.
Ian Miles Chong on Twitter, Feb 18, 2022: Police in Ottawa brutalize a protester, kneeing him until he hits the ground.
crabcrawler on Twitter, Feb 19, 2022: WATCH: Alexandra Lavoie of Rebel News gets hit in the leg by something/someone, and hit with tear gas. Apparently Ottawa Police assault journalists now.
Brian Cates on Telegram Post 30112, and Post 30113
CTV News, Feb 20, 2022: So far, no link to existing protests found in Coastal GasLink attack investigation, RCMP say
True North, Feb 17, 2022: Financial intelligence chief shuts down claims of extremist convoy funding
Dr. Paul Alexander, Feb 18, 2022: Premier Brian Peckford e-mail this morning update
Life Site News, Feb 15, 2022: Trudeau has ‘zero credibility’ on ‘democracy’ following Emergencies Act: President of El Salvador
K2 on Twitter, Feb 18, 2022: Just 2 knees to flatten your ribs. This is a peaceful protestor in Ottawa being brutally assaulted by police.
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We review the Feb 11 speech by Ontario Premier Doug Ford in which he declares a State of Emergency to deal with the trucker vaccine mandate protests. Like the Prime Minister, Ford uses lies and threats to make his case against peaceful protestors while attempting to gaslight the Canadian public into thinking these truckers are criminals. Also, John exposes CBC bias in an article which claims to refute Saskatchewan Premier Moe's statement that the vaccines do not prevent the spread of omicron, but the quotes from "experts" actually support Premier Moe’s position.
CPAC on Youtube Feb 11, 2022: Truck protests: Ontario Premier Doug Ford declares province-wide state of emergency
Winnipeg Sun, Feb 8, 2022: No charges laid for Queen Victoria statue topplers
Brian Lee Crowley in The National Post, Feb 9, 2022: Conservatives must put country before ideology to offer a credible alternative to the Liberals
Global News, Feb 27, 2020: Fires set along railway tracks as protests continue in Tyendinaga
CBC, Apr 25, 2020: 'Bunch of yahoos': Ontario premier slams anti-lockdown protesters at Queen's Park
Toronto Sun, Feb 4, 2022: Less crime in affected Ottawa district since blockade began, early data suggests
Small Dead Animals, Feb 12, 2022: Ottawa COVID cases DROP! Is there anything Truckers can’t do?
WSJ Editorial, Feb 8, 2022: The Message of Canada’s Trucker Protest
NYT, Feb 10, 2022: The Ottawa Trucker Protests Are a Test of Democracy
The Canadian Press via Global News, Feb 19, 2022: Some Liberal MPs stand with Lightbound against ‘divisive’ vaccine rhetoric
National Post, Feb 12, 2022: 'This could cost him his job': A blockaded Canada turning on Trudeau, poll finds
CBC, Jan 30, 2022: Experts criticize Sask. premier's statement that vaccines don't reduce COVID-19 transmission
Daily Mail, Feb 9, 2022: South African doctor who discovered Omicron variant SLAMS pressure from countries to make the virus sound worse than it actually is
CTV News, Feb 11, 2022: Vaccine passport shut down at Edmonton city council after Alberta ends REP
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John and our guest, Theo Fleury, respond to a couple of audio clips, including one of the Ottawa police chief announcing new measures to end the truck convoy protest. Fleury believes the abuse of power that Canada has endured over the last two years with the government Covid crisis is similar to abuse he suffered in his youth, and he says that the convoy celebration is a first step to set ourselves free.
Amazon.ca: Playing With Fire by Theo Fleury
Theo Fleury's Motivational Speaker site
Ottawa Police on Youtube, Feb 4, 2022: Press Conference
Small Dead Animals, Feb 4, 2022: Ottawa Police Plan to Rapidly Escalate the Situation (includes Sloly and Wilson clips)
Justice Centre, Feb 6, 2022: Ottawa police decree is illegal, Justice Centre warns
Justice Centre, Feb 6, 2022: No basis for “state of emergency” declared by Ottawa Mayor
National Post, Feb 2, 2022: Lockdowns only reduced COVID deaths by 0.2 per cent, Johns Hopkins study finds
Psychology Today: Epigenetics
Memorial University PTSD Conference, Sep 28 2016: About
Mount Sinai Profile: Rachel Yehuda, PhD
Daily Mail, Dec 9, 2021: REVEALED: George Soros has plowed $3M of 'dark money' into BLM activists pushing to defund the police
CTV News, Dec 19, 2020: Man accused of defying COVID-19 restrictions on Calgary rink upset by arrest
American Thinker, Feb 5, 2022: GoFundMe shuts down the Canadian truckers' fund
Justice Centre, Feb 5, 2022: GoFundMe unable to stop donations to Freedom Convoy
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We tip our hats to the Trucker's Freedom Convoy. Though Canada's mainstream media beclowned itself with accusations that the convoy was full of Nazis and racists, and instigated by the Russians, the good people of Canada kept their cool and had a great time peacefully protesting -- and partying -- to regain their rights. Many even adopted some of Trudeau's insults and started calling themselves "The Unacceptables" and "The Fringe." We also talk about Brian Peckford's travel mandate lawsuit, our latest report comparing pandemics, and a troubling case where a judge made vaccination a condition of bail.
The Post Millennial, Jan 29, 2022: CBC suggests that Russia is behind Canadian Truckers’ Freedom Convoy
The Pipeline, Jan 28, 2022: Canadian 'Unacceptables' Converging on Ottawa
The Dailywire, Jan 27, 2022: Canadians Furious After Trudeau’s ‘Fringe Minority’ Comment As Thousands Of Truckers Head to Capital
Justice Centre on Rumble, Jan 29, 2022: The Canada Convoy: Trucking for Freedom
True North, Jan 20, 2022: Viewers push back against Quebec TV show where kids called for forced vaccination
Hannity.com, Jan 28, 2022: ‘KEEP ON TRUCKIN’: Listen to Children Leave Messages of Support for Truckers
Russell Brand on Youtube, Jan 27, 2022: Truckers Convoy: Why The Mainstream Media Blackout?!
The Daily Caller, Jan 27, 2022: Rogan, Peterson, Musk Cheer On Canadian ‘Freedom Convoy’ Against Vaccine Mandates
The Counter Signal, Jan 29, 2022: Saskatchewan announces end to vaccine passport — thank truckers
Justice Centre, Jan 26, 2022: The Charter’s only living signatory sues Canada over travel mandates
Unacceptable Rowan on Twitter, Jan 27, 2022: ...the CBC called out by citizen journalist...
GenWolfe1759 on Gab, Jan 28, 2022: "Ottawa Police said that the truckers don't have a permit to protest, it's okay though because I found it"
Justice Centre, Jan 28, 2022: Data from previous pandemics shows government Covid response is unwarranted
AP via Stars and Stripes, Jan 20, 2022: Europe considering viewing COVID-19 like the flu or measles
Toronto Star, Jan 17, 2022: Unvaccinated offender must quarantine for 14 days before sentencing hearing, Oshawa judge rules
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After listening to a clip of British PM Boris Johnson announce the end of Covid restrictions in the UK, John offers his opinion on whether the tide of global tyranny is turning toward freedom. We then discuss various news items that either support or oppose his view, including recent polls in both Canada and the US, the Quebec unvax tax, the cross-border trucker mandates, and more.
Disclose.tv on Twitter, Jan 19, 2021: UK PM Boris Johnson: "The government will no longer mandate the wearing of face masks anywhere."
Douglas Allen, Simon Fraser U., Apr 2021: Covid Lockdown Cost/Benefits: A Critical Assessment of the Literature (PDF)
Irish Sun, Jan 21, 2022: Ireland marks monumental turning point in fight against Covid with restrictions scrapped after historic speech
Czech Radio, Jan 20, 2022: Czech government scraps plan for mandatory vaccination
Axios, Jan 21, 2022: Austria approves COVID vaccine mandate for adults
Covid Vaccine Side Effects, Jan 14, 2022: Mattias Desmet on Mass Formation Psychosis
Justice Centre, Jan 13, 2022: Justice Centre will take legal action against Quebec tax on unvaccinated
CTV News, Jan 12, 2022: Quebec wants to tax the unvaccinated, but experts say it could backfire
Global News, Jan 20, 2022: As unvaccinated workers sue for wrongful dismissal, Ottawa working on shielding employers
Alex Berenson's Substack Unreported Truths, Jan 15, 2022: The government of Alberta says you are not allowed to see dis information
Conservative Treehouse, Jan 22, 2022: Video Shows Massive Convoy of Canadian Truckers Destined for Ottawa to Protest Vaccine Mandates and Government Restrictions
CTV News, Jan 18, 2022: Grocery store closures loom amid labour, product shortages
Insider, Jan 17, 2022: New trucking vaccine mandate is likely to make fruit and vegetables more expensive
The Canadian Press via National Newswatch, Jan 21, 2022: Public Health Agency of Canada involved in ‘error’ on trucker vaccine rules: sources
Warroom on Rumble, Jan 22, 2022: Pandemic Of The Administrative State
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John gives a thorough going-over of Alberta legislation that abolishes a foundational legal principle of the free society: the presumption of innocence. Though this new law deals with traffic violations and seems inconsequential, the implications are enormous. It's a very dangerous move down the slippery slope, on a slide towards tyranny.
CTV News, Jan 12, 2022: Quebec wants to tax the unvaccinated, but experts say it could backfire
Bloomberg, Jan 14, 2022: Trudeau Plays Dangerous Game Demanding U.S. Truckers Have Shots
Daily Mail, Jan 12, 2022: Unvaccinated Canadian parents and their four-year-old son with leukemia are being evicted from a Ronald McDonald house because they've not had COVID shot
Alex Berenson's Substack Unreported Truths, Jan 15, 2022: The government of Alberta says you are not allowed to see dis information
Alberta Queen's Printer: The (Alberta) Provincial Administrative Penalties Act (PDF)
Bill Kaufman in the Fort Saskatchewan Record, Jan 14, 2022: Charter challenges against impending traffic ticket system possible: lawyers
Licia Corbella in the Calgary Sun, Jan 15, 2022: Kenney chooses pragmatism over principle with new traffic court law
CPAC on Youtube, Jan 13, 2022: Alberta update on COVID-19 – January 13, 2022
CanLII, Jul 8, 2016: Trial R. v. Jordan, 2016 SCC 27 [2016] 1 SCR 631
Toronto Sun Editorial, Jul 31, 2021: Huge public debt risks Canada's future
Courthouse Libraries BC, Dec 31, 2022: Charter Section 11(b) - Constitutional Remedy for Traffic Violations
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We talk about the mainstream media's role selling the government narratives during the pandemic and how cracks in those narratives are getting ever wider. At the same time, politicians in Canada, France, the U.S. and elsewhere are sounding more and more unhinged. In the face of the mild Omicron variant, the Canadian government is pushing for mandatory vaccinations.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jan 6, 2022: The Toronto Star calls for massive violations of Charter rights
CTV News, Jan 7, 2022: Provinces should consider mandating COVID-19 vaccines, federal health minister says
QTR's Fringe Finance via Zerohedge, Jan 10, 2022: The Cure For COVID Is Turning Off The TV
The Post Millennial, Jan 7, 2022: CTV quietly deletes headline saying vaccinated outnumber unvaxxed in hospitals
Michelle Malkin in Intellectual Takeout, Jan 6, 2022: Associated Press = Associated Propaganda
Conservative Treehouse, Jan 5, 2022: They Know What’s Coming, White House Puts Port Envoy on Podium to Discuss Supply Chain Issues
New York Post, Jan 7, 2022: Over 40% of NYC’s COVID-infected hospital patients admitted for other reasons
New York Post, Jan 5, 2022: Canadian journalist quit CBC over woke ‘radical political agenda’
Justice Centre, Feb 2, 2020: Yaniv v. Various Waxing Salons
Covid-19 Up, Jan 5, 2022: Joe Rogan and Robert Malone: Most Important Interview of Our Time?
Toronto Star, Jan 6, 2022; Quebec brings back curfew; shutters stores on Sundays to curb rising COVID-19 case count
Mikko Packalen in The Brownstone Institute, Jan 9. 2022: Canada’s Accidental Biosecurity State
LifeSite News, Jan 6, 2022: Conservative MP chides Trudeau for ‘hateful’ language directed at unvaccinated Canadians
True North, Jan 9, 2022: UK media pummels Trudeau for rant against “racist, misogynist” unvaxxed
Justice Centre, Sep 3, 2021: Patient threatened with withdrawal of life-saving surgery unless she gets Covid shot
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As we welcome in the New Year and a new podcast season, we discuss various news stories and opinion pieces that piled up over the holidays, including the 30th anniversary of the fall of the Soviet Union. We challenge Financial Post columnist Diane Francis on her view that the unvaccinated (but not smokers, alcoholics or obese people) should pay for their own healthcare. Lastly, John gives his prediction for 2022: the undermining of our rights and freedoms will get worse in the coming twelve months before it gets better.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Dec 28, 2021: 30 years after the Soviet Union's collapse, we still fight tyranny
Natural News via Truth11, Dec 5, 2021: Canada spends millions on “voluntary” isolation sites, tightens travel restrictions
Peak Prosperity, Dec 2, 2021: Mattias Desmet on Mass Formation
Citizen Free Press, Dec 31, 2021: Justin Trudeau - The Unvaccinated are usually ‘racist and misogynist’…
Maxime Bernier on Twitter, Dec 28, 2021: "Psychopathe fasciste"
Calgary Herald on Youtube, Sep 27, 2021: NDP calls for door to door vaccination campaign
Global News, Dec 29, 2021: Multiple provinces considering allowing COVID positive health-care staff to work
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Dec 28, 2021: If the unvaccinated should pay for their own healthcare, then why not smokers, addicts, and obese people?
Global News, Dec 30, 2021: Ontario changes PCR COVID testing eligibility, isolation reduced for fully vaccinated to 5 days
Justice Centre, Jun 23, 2021: Lockdowns and the Science of Covid, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Justice Centre, Dec 23, 2021: AHS backs down for third time: recalls all workers on unpaid leave, allows rapid testing
Rebel News, Dec 22, 2021: Fired first responder organizes powerful empty boot protest at Alberta legislature
Calgary Herald, Dec 27, 2021: Canada tops two million COVID-19 cases; concerns raised about lack of Alberta data over holidays
CNBC, Dec 22, 2021: Omicron could burn through the U.S. — and potentially hasten the Covid pandemic’s end, says expert
Justice Centre, Dec 21, 2021: New report: Covid vaccines do not stop Covid spread
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We go over some of the Prime Minister's remarks in his CBC Christmas interview. Then John comments on all the Justice Centre business over the last week--and it was a busy week--including a ruling from an Alberta court refusing an injunction to temporarily halt the firing of four doctors challenging the vax mandate, a partial victory in New Brunswick, the release of new Justice Centre lockdown report, and a Carpay column about the new and unwanted intrusion by colleges of physicians and surgeons into the area of patient treatments.
CBC, Dec 17, 2021: Trudeau calls on Canadians to 'starve' Omicron by following public health guidance over the winter
Summit News via Zerohedge, Dec 18, 2021: CNN Doctor: Wear Masks At Home And Take Tests On Christmas Morning
Justice Centre, Dec 17, 2021: Court denies interim order halting vaccine mandate for four Alberta doctors with natural immunity
Justice Centre, Dec 16, 2021: New Justice Centre Report documents lockdown harms
Brownstone Institute, Nov 30, 2021: More Than 400 Studies on the Failure of Compulsory Covid Interventions
ESPN, Dec 15, 2021: Calgary Flames add 17 team members, including coach Darryl Sutter, to NHL COVID-19 protocol
Daily Hive, Dec 17, 2021: Flames COVID cases “overwhelmingly” mild or asymptomatic, says team doctor
NFLcom, Dec 18, 2021: NFL reexamining COVID-19 protocols after sudden wave of positive cases late in 2021 season
Ashleigh Stewart in Global News, Dec 18, 2021: The great COVID-19 infodemic: How disinformation networks are radicalizing Canadians
The Lancet, Nov 19, 2021: The epidemiological relevance of the COVID-19-vaccinated population is increasing
Justice Centre, Dec 17, 2021: NB Government and farmer’s market back down on mandating vaccines for grocery shopping
Global News, Dec 17, 2021: Support for COVID-19 lockdowns dwindles as Omicron spreads across Canada: poll
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John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Dec 17, 2021: Canada's medical Colleges harm patients and the proper practice of medicine
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We cover the latest Justice Centre news, including four doctors with natural immunity suing Alberta Health Services over its vax mandate. Then we discuss an interview with Ghent University psychology professor Dr. Mattias Desmet, who posits the theory that the true believers of the current pandemic narratives are suffering from mass formation, or mass psychosis. And John updates us on the grave dangers of the recent criminalization of “conversion therapy” by Parliament.
Justice Centre, Dec 10, 2021: Four Alberta doctors sue AHS over Vaccine mandate
Easton Spectator, Oct 7, 2021: Emergency doctor says authorities are "standing in the way of life-saving medications"
Justice Centre, Dec 9, 2021: Edmonton doctors agree to temporarily lift covid-19 vaccine requirement for transplant waitlist patient
Justice Centre, Dec 7, 2021: BC drops five more Covid tickets as Charter challenges continue
Peak Prosperity on Youtube, Dec 2, 2021: Mattias Desmet on Our Grave Situation
Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, Jul 27, 2006: Hannah Arendt
New York Post, Dec 9, 2021: Canada bans 'conversion therapy,' threatens therapists with prison
Linda Slobodian in the Western Standard, Dec 10, 2021: Ban actual conversion therapy, not legitimate counselling
Justice with John Carpay Ep 20 (S01), May 21, 2020: Ep. 20 What is "Conversion Therapy"?
Globe and Mail, Oct 7, 2018: Doctor fired from gender identity clinic says he feels ‘vindicated’ after CAMH apology, settlement
kenzuckerphd.com: Clinical Psychologist--Focus on Gender Dysphoria
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We begin by noting a minor victory in Saskatchewan where the Polytech has rescinded its vax mandate, but will force students to pay for ongoing testing instead. Then John reviews a letter he received from Health Canada in response to his inquiry about Ivermectin as a treatment for Covid. In the second part of the show, we talk about the federal travel ban that went into effect on Nov. 30 for the unvaxxed.
Justice Centre, Dec 4, 2021: Sask Polytech reverses vaccination policy after pressure, but plans to impose testing costs on students
News.com.au, Nov 18, 2021: Most vaccinated place on Earth told to cancel holiday plans amid ‘exponential’ rise in Covid cases
Sports Illustrated, Dec 3, 2021: UCLA Game Scrapped by Huskies' COVID Issues
Maxime Bernier on Twitter, Nov 29, 2021: "Presumably, most if not all the people spreading the #Omicron variant..."
Daily Mail, Nov 30, 2021: German euthanasia group says it will only carry out assisted suicides on people vaccinated against Covid-19
The Pulse, Nov 28, 2021: Calgary Doctor’s Office Raided By Regulators Searching For Vaccine Exemption Files
Easton Spectator, Oct 13, 2021: WATCH: Banned Dr. Nagase calls out Alberta Health Services for creating health crisis
Brownstone Institute, Nov 30, 2021: More Than 400 Studies on the Failure of Compulsory Covid Interventions (PDF)
AHS, Oct 5, 2021: Ivermectin Evidence Review Update (PDF)
Justice Centre, Dec 1, 2021: Justice Centre prepares to challenge unscientific travel regulations in Federal Court
Narcity via MSN, Dec 3, 2021: BC Released Its Plan For Holiday Gatherings & Here's Who You Can Hang Out With
National Post, Dec 1, 2021: Majority of Canadians unwilling to let unvaccinated friend, family member into their home: poll
NBC, Jun 10, 2021: Evidence grows stronger for Covid vaccine link to heart issue, CDC says
Today, Nov 17,2021: Depression worsened during pandemic, boosting heart disease risk, experts warn
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John tells us about the legal warning letters sent to the University of Saskatchewan and other universities: they risk getting sued if they don't get rid of their vax mandate policy of threatening students with expulsion over not getting the jab. We then review and de-construct the misinformation in an open letter from Alberta's chief medical officer to all parents considering getting their kids vaccinated.
Justice Centre News Release, Nov 22, 2021: U of S and Sask Polytechnic warned to reverse vaccination policy or face legal action
ABC Australia, Nov 21, 2021: NT Chief Minister Michael Gunner labels vaccinated people opposed to COVID-19 mandates as 'anti-vaxxers'
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Nov 26, 2021: Canadian colleges force out unvaccinated students despite their low COVID risk
Real Clear Politics, Aug 6, 2021: CDC Director: Vaccines No Longer Prevent You From Spreading COVID
New Zealand Herald, Nov 17, 2021: Covid 19 Delta outbreak: Gibraltar cancels official Christmas celebrations amid 'exponential' rise in cases
Reuters, Nov 26, 2021: WHO designates COVID variant found in South Africa as "of concern"
Newsweek, Nov 19, 2021: COVID Vax Rates in Africa Are Low But Region Avoids Worst, Leaving Scientists Baffled
NCBI, Dec 30, 2020: COVID-19: The Ivermectin African Enigma
Toronto Star, Nov 22, 2021: Health Canada approves vaccines for children 5-11
Alberta.ca, Nov 24, 2021: A letter from Dr. Deena Hinshaw to parents and guardians about the COVID-19 vaccine for children aged 5 to 11
Daily Mail, Nov 19, 2021: FDA says it wants 55 YEARS to process FOIA requests about COVID-19 vaccines - meaning data may not be available to the public until 2076
Justice Centre on Twitter, Oct 21, 2021: Alberta Health Services Whistleblower leaks photos to Justice Centre October 2021
Justice Centre Report, Jun 23, 2021: Lockdowns and the Science of Covid, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Life Site News, Oct 15, 2021: Alberta medical officer apologizes for saying cancer-stricken 14-yr-old died from COVID
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Our guest this week is lawyer Leighton Grey who is working with the Justice Centre on court challenges to lockdowns and vaccine mandates, as well as other related cases. He updates us on these proceedings before arbitration boards and the courts, and gives some pointers on how to proceed if you yourself are considering a challenge.
Koskie Minsky Blog, Nov 12, 2021: Arbitrator Strikes Down Mandatory Vaccination And Disclosure Policy
Justice Centre, Apr 19, 2021: Bill 66: Repeal of unconstitutional Bill 10 but expansion of Chief Medical Officer powers
Amazon.ca: The Canadian Manifesto (Kindle Edition) by Conrad Black
Justice Centre News Release, Nov 22, 2021: U of S and Sask Polytechnic warned to reverse vaccination policy or face legal action
Justice Centre Case, Nov 17, 2021: Hoffe vs. BC College of Physicians and Surgeons
BC Order in Council No. 627, Nov 19, 2021: "3 If an employee is terminated under the COVID-19 Vaccination Policy, the employee is deemed to have been dismissed for just cause"
CTV News, Oct 28, 2021: Court can't weigh in on Ontario unionized workers' challenge of hospital vax mandate: lawyer
National Post, Jul 10, 2017: Khadr settlement far from unprecedented; U.K., Australia made similar deals
Rebel News, Nov 4, 2021: UPDATED New Brunswick labour board issues cease and desist to government over essential worker lock-out
Manitoba decision here (PDF) and case documents here (scroll down)
Strong and Free Canada, Oct 27, 2021: Your Rights Under the Charter: Brian Peckford, sole surviving architect of the Charter
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John delivers a tribute to Justice Centre lawyer Brandon Langhjelm (1981-2021), to whom we dedicate this podcast. Then we discuss the hatred of the vaccinated against the unvaccinated. But there are signs of hope, as more and more vaxxed people take a stand against medical passports and mandates. We are beginning to see a realignment in the debate, away from “vaxxed versus unvaxxed” and instead toward debate about tyranny versus human agency.
Justice Centre, Nov 8, 2021: Tribute to Brandon Langhjelm 1981-2021
The Post Millennial, Nov 11, 2021: Gene Simmons has harsh words for unvaccinated Americans, calling them 'the enemy'
Daily Mail, Sep 5, 2021: Israel is planning to administer FOURTH Covid shot which could be adjusted to fight new variants as country battles wave of infections despite hugely successful vaccine roll-out
IB Times, Aug 5, 2021: Fully Vaccinated Carnival Cruise Prompts Policy Changes After 'Small Number' Of Passengers Infected With COVID
Gateway Pundit, May 12, 2021: Dr. Cole on Covid Jabs: "We've Seen More Deaths From This Shot Than All Vaccines in the Last 20 Years Combined"
Citizen's Free Press, Nov 12, 2021: Young Cardiologist dies in sleep two weeks after getting Booster Vaccine
CBC, Nov 9, 2021: Saint John cardiologist and 'inspiring spirit' dies suddenly
Calgary Herald on Youtube, Sep 27, 2021: NDP calls for door to door vaccination campaign
Newsmax, Oct 27, 2021: Bongino Off Radio This Week Over Vaccine Mandate
Link to Tim Moen's Okotoks speech not found. Here's his Youtube page
en-volve, Nov 10, 2021: Austrian Brothel Is Offering Free Sex If You Get Vaccinated
Greencrow As The Crow Flies, Nov 9, 2021: Cpl. Daniel Bulford Speaks in Toronto
BPR, Nov 4, 2021: Timely new Pfizer ad featuring ‘superhero’ kids sparks fierce debate
James Kunstler, Nov 12, 2021: The Recognition
CBC, Nov 10, 2021: Alberta rolls out its first outpatient COVID-19 treatment as experts warn it's not a vaccine substitute
The Guardian, Nov 12, 2021: Netherlands imposes lockdown measures as Covid cases hit new high
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We start by discussing the good news of how Ontario and Quebec have retreated from demanding that all healthcare workers get injected, a hopeful sign in these dark times. John then picks apart a government brochure he received in the mail, filled with misleading information on why we should all take the experimental Covid mRNA shot ("vaccine").
CBC, Oct 28, 2021: Ontario won't include COVID-19 on list of mandatory immunizations, top doctor confirms
Canadian Press via National Newswatch. Nov 3, 2021: Ford says no to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy for hospital workers
Paul Joseph Watson via Zerohedge, Nov 5, 2021: Italian Institute Of Health Drastically Reduces Its Official COVID Death Toll Number
The Globe and Mail, May 7, 2020: How Quebec’s long-term care homes became hotbeds for the COVID-19 pandemic
CBC via MSN, Nov 2, 2021: Health care 'not the right profession' for unvaccinated workers, says B.C. health officer
Sharyl Attkinson, Sep 8, 2021: CDC changes definition of "vaccines" to fit Covid-19 vaccine limitations
Epoch Times, Nov 2, 2021: Researchers Call for Halt on COVID-19 Vaccines for Pregnant Women After Re-analysis of CDC Study
Haaretz, Oct 4, 2021: With New COVID Policy, Israel Redefines What It Means to Be Vaccinated
The Times of Israel, Sep 2, 2021: Study: COVID recovery gave Israelis longer-lasting Delta defense than vaccines
CNBC, Nov 5, 2021: Pfizer says its Covid pill with HIV drug cuts the risk of hospitalization or death by 89%
VCHStaffEducation on Youtube, Sep 20, 2021: COVID-19 Virtual Medical Staff Forum: Vaccine Updates & Build Back Better
Justice Centre Report, Jun 23, 2021: Lockdowns and the Science of Covid, Dr. Jay Bhattacharya
Cristian Terhes on Youtube, Oct 29, 2021: MEPs Supporting the rights of workers against the mandatory Digital Certificate - press conference
Daily Mail, Oct 20, 2021: Pfizer has secret government contracts for COVID vaccines
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To open, John expresses his view that with the vaccine mandates Canada is now experiencing some of the worst discrimination in its history. This leads to our main question of the day: is it true that the unvaccinated are putting great stress our healthcare system? We then discuss a Supreme Court decision on free speech, and finish up with a description of the Justice Centre's 2021 George Jonas Freedom Award presentation on Oct. 21.
Manitoba Lockdown Decision Documents available here (scroll down to Related Documents).
(CORRECTION: John called the restaurant No Papers when in fact the name is Without Papers)
Global News, Oct 3, 2021: Calgary restaurant’s permit suspended for failing to comply with COVID-19 restrictions
Canada Strong and Free Network on Youtube, Oct 8, 2021: CSFRNC21 C-36, Vaccine Passports and the Coming of 1984
CNBC, Aug 30, 2021: Israel doubles down on booster shots as daily Covid cases set new record
(CORRECTION: Kevin says Waterbury when in fact the name is Waterford. )
Irish Times, Oct 21, 2021: Waterford city district has State’s highest rate of Covid-19 infections
The Market Ticker, Oct 29, 2021: And Now, The Admission....
Gunter Kampf in the Brownstone Institute, Oct 29, 2021: This Is Not a Pandemic of the Unvaccinated
Justice Centre Research, Sep 11, 2021: Alberta: Where have all the hospital beds gone?
Daily Mail, Jul 9, 2021: Up to 40% of 'Covid hospital patients' infected with Delta variant may have been admitted for a different illness, official figures suggest
True North, Oct 28, 2021: BC faces surgery delays after 4,000 unvaccinated healthcare workers put on leave
Justice Centre Research, Oct 27, 2021: Province of Alberta – What’s in a number
Supreme Court of Canada, Oct 29, 2021: Ward v. Quebec
John Carpay in The National Post, Jul 28, 2026: There's no 'right' not to be offended
CanLII, Jun 15, 2028: Law Society of British Columbia v. Trinity Western University
Justice Centre Video: Canada’s Freedom Fighters: Canadians Resisting Unconstitutional Lockdowns
Dr. Francis Christian (speech) via the Justice Centre, Oct 27, 2021: Two Tyrannies – and the Light that shines on in the darkness
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Allison Pejovic, lead lawyer on the Manitoba lockdown case, joins Kevin to discuss the October 21 decision in favour of the government and its lockdowns. She goes over the evidence, speaks about her experiences during the trial, and raises points that could provide grounds for appeal.
Justice Centre News Release, Oct 21, 2021: Manitoba Chief Justice rules Public Health Officials shouldn’t be “second guessed”
Direct link to the decision under discussion in the podcast PDF
UPDATE: All court documents for the Manitoba case (affidavits, replies, cross-exam summaries), now posted here
Justice Centre Video, Oct 22, 2021: Canada’s Freedom Fighters: Canadians Resisting Unconstitutional Lockdowns
Direct link on Rumble
CBC, Dec 8, 2020: Manitoba extends COVID-19 restrictions through holidays, but exempts drive-in events and more
Thomas Sutton on Youtube, Oct 30, 2020: Dr. Tony Fauci - PCR cycles (35 cycles)
Principia Scientific, Dec 17, 2020: WHO Finally Admits COVID19 PCR Test Has A ‘Problem’
FDA, Jan 4, 2021: Risk of False Results with the Curative SARS-Cov-2 Test for COVID-19
WHO, Apr 16, 2020: International Guidelines For Certification and Classification (Coding) of COVID-19 as Cause of Death PDF
AHRP, Jan 28, 2021: German Court in Weimar Declares Lockdown Unconstitutional
Agence France-Presse via Courthouse News, Nov 9, 2020: Court Tears Up Mask Rule in Germany’s Dusseldorf
The Portugal News, Nov 27, 2020: Covid PCR test reliability doubtful – Portugal judges
Medic Debate, Apr 2, 2021: Austrian court overturns judgment: PCR test not suitable for diagnosis
Washington Free Beacon, Jun 4, 2021: Newsom Hit With Major Settlement Over COVID Lockdowns on Churches
Daily Mail, Nov 26, 2020: Supreme Court rules in favor of Christian and Jewish groups who challenged New York's COVID restrictions on religious gatherings, as new Justice Amy Coney Barrett joins 5-4 majority in her first public vote
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John exposes the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta for bullying and intimidating doctors who signed an open letter from Alberta healthcare providers objecting to the vaccine mandate. We cover the tragic passing of young Nathaneal Spitzer from brain cancer, and the Chief Medical Officer’s false claim that this was a Covid death. And we talk about the courageous health care workers in Quebec, who forced the government to postpone their vax mandate at least a month (hopefully longer) to avoid causing a public health disaster.
Justice Centre Press Release, Oct 18, 2021: Justice Centre sues Ontario Government over vaccine passport
Health Professionals United, Sep 20, 2021: Open Letter to AHS (PDF)
Daily Mail, Aug 29, 2021: Israel says anyone with just two Covid jabs needs a THIRD shot
Western Standard, Oct 13, 2021: Banned doctor calls out AHS for creating health crisis
The Jerusalem Post, Oct 6, 2021: Aspirin lowers risk of COVID: New findings support preliminary Israeli trial
NBC News, Oct 12, 2021: Most adults shouldn't take daily aspirin to prevent heart attack, panel says
AHS in the Edmonton Journal, Oct 12, 2021: Ivermectin is a useful drug, but not a treatment for COVID-19
New York Post, Oct 14, 2021: Joe Rogan takes on Sanjay Gupta over CNN ‘lying’ about COVID treatment
Linda Slobodian in the Western Standard, Oct 14, 2021: Alberta nurses urged to use ‘fink link’ to report on their komrades
Derek Fildebrant in the Western Standard, Oct 14, 2021: Alberta’s government lied about the death of young teen Nathanael Spitzer, and the media buried it
Canadian Press via National Post, Oct 10, 2021: 'Perfect storm:' Ontario health sector braces for worse staff shortages as vaccine mandates come due
The Canadian Press via Nation News Watch, Oct 13, 2021: ‘Risk is too high’: Quebec delays vaccine mandate for health workers by one month
BC Court of Appeal, Oct 8, 2021: Judiciary and Staff COVID-19 Vaccination (PDF)
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John reviews a speech by Dr. Daniel Nagase given at a rally in Vancouver on Oct 1 to commemorate the 75 anniversary of the Nuremberg Code on informed voluntary consent for medical treatments. Dr. Nagase relays his experience in an small Alberta hospital when he gave Ivermectin to three Covid patients, with very positive results. After that we discuss the Trudeau forced vaccine mandate for international travelers and federal employees. Note: The podcast title is a quote from Dr. Nagase's speech, the audio of which is run in full, attached to the end of our show.
Bitchute, Oct 1, 2021: Dr. Daniel Nagase speaking at the 75 Anniversary of the Nuremberg Trials in Vancouver
CBC, Oct 8, 2021: Doctor who says he gave ivermectin to rural Alberta COVID-19 patients triggers AHS warning
Justice Centre Press Release, Oct 7, 2021: Trudeau Bans the Unvaccinated from Leaving the Country and from Earning a Living
Justice Centre Press Release, Sep 30, 2021: Justice Centre defends free speech, Dr Charles Hoffe, against College of Physicians
Jeffrey Rath via jccf.ca, Oct 4, 2021: Letter to the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta (link to PDF available here)
VAERS Analysis: VAERS Summary for COVID-19 Vaccines through 10/1/2021
Conservative Treehouse, Oct 1, 2021: Attorney Thomas Renz Releases Medicare and Pfizer Whistleblower Data – Vaccine Related Injuries and Deaths Far More Widespread Than Reported
Citizen Free Press, Oct 9, 2021: Holy Spike Protein — Vaccinated Singapore is getting hammered by Covid... Check out the chart
Justice Centre Press Release, Oct 7, 2021: Justice Centre to sue Alberta Health Services over mandatory covid vaccination policy
Life Site News, Oct 6, 2021: No unvaccinated guests for Thanksgiving: Infectious disease experts warn Canadians
Daily Mail, Oct 5, 2021: CDC REMOVES holiday Covid guidance from its website recommending outdoor gatherings and says it was posted in error after Fauci flip-flopped on Americans spending Xmas with families
The Post Millennial, Oct 7, 2021: Freeland admits most federal employees exempt from proof of vaccination requirements
Justice Centre: Mandatory Covid Vaccine FAQ
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John critiques a letter from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Alberta in which they bring down the iron fist (in a velvet glove), mandating that all members must be vaccinated, and they must toe the line of the official Covid narrative, or risk disciplinary action. He also goes through a letter from the Alberta Medical Association calling for "a firebreaker" in the province.
Justice Centre News Release, Sep 29, 2021: Dr. Deena Hinshaw takes vacation after claiming to be too busy for trial
CPSA, Sep 27, 2021: Sept. 27: A letter to the profession from CPSA Council
Justice Centre News Release, Sep 16, 2021: Vaccine passports betray freedom-loving Albertans
Vitor Marciano in the National Post, Sep 29, 2021: Alberta’s fourth wave exposes how little capacity Canada’s hospitals actually have
Public Health England, Sep 17, 2021: SARS-CoV-2 variants of concern and variants under investigation in England - Technical briefing 23 (PDF)
Global News, Sep 14, 2021: B.C. nurses fear health-care system could ‘crash’ due to vaccine mandate for workers
Justice Centre, Sep 14. 2021: Letter from Dr. Eric Payne to CPSA (PDF)
The Desert Review, Sep 28, 2021: India's Ivermectin Blackout - Part V: The Secret Revealed
Jason Copping in the Western Standard, Sep 29, 2021: My response to protesting health workers
Government of Canada: Reported side effects following COVID-19 vaccination in Canada
Citizen Free Press, Sep 27, 2021: Insanity in Alberta… (Hinshaw calling for all sick at home to be considered Covid cases without a test)
Zerohedge, May 23, 2021: Caught Red-Handed: CDC Changes Test Thresholds To Virtually Eliminate New COVID Cases Among Vaxx'd
Alberta Medical Association, Sep 27, 2021: Alberta must act now: AMA calls for COVID-19 “fire-breaker” measures
National Post, Sep 23, 2021: Study claiming 1 in 1,000 risk of heart inflammation after COVID vaccine got calculation wrong
Yahoo News, Sep 29, 2021: 'State of crisis': National medical group urges lockdowns in Alberta and Saskatchewan
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We take a brief look at the evidence presented by the Alberta Government in the Justice Centre's Charter challenge to the lockdown measures and overall Covid response. Following that, John takes us through Erich Fromm's book Escape From Freedom and talks about its relevance in today's medical dystopia.
Note: The evidence is posted as PDFs on the Justice Centre News Release, and in the Show Notes below
Justice Centre News Release, Dec 9, 2020: Heights Baptist Church, Northside Baptist Church et al. vs. Alberta and The Chief Medical Officer of Health
- Affidavit of Deena Hinshaw, Alberta Chief Medical Officer
- Expert Report of Dr. Thambirajah Balachandra, Alberta's Chief Medical Examiner
- Affidavit of Kimberley Simmonds (on Covid modeling)
- Affidavit of Patricia Wood, Statistics Canada
- Affidavit of Scott Long, Acting Managing Director of the Alberta Emergency Management Agency
5a. Expert Report of Scott Long - Expert Report of Dr Jason Kindrachuk. Assistant Professor and the Canada Research Chair in emerging viruses in the Department of Medical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, University of Manitoba
- Expert Report of Dr Nathan Zelyas, medical microbiologist with Alberta Precision Laboratories
- Affidavit of Chris Shandro, Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Ministry of Jobs
- Darren Hedley, Senior Assistant Deputy Minister, Alberta Ministry of Treasury Board and Finance
Dr. Jason Kindrachuk in Forbes, May 8, 2020: Repurposing Drugs Is Key To Fighting The Coronavirus Pandemic, This Virologist Explains
thelocal.se, Sep 23, 2021: Sweden’s government confirms most Covid restrictions will be lifted next week
Good Reads: Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm
Project Veritas, Sep 20, 2021: Federal Govt Whistleblower Goes Public with Secret Recordings: ‘Government Doesn’t Want to Show the [COVID] Vaccine is Full of Sh*t’; ‘Shove’ Adverse Effect Reporting ‘Under the Mat’
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Alberta brings in vaccine passports, even after Premier Jason Kenney promised multiple times that this would never happen. We discuss this development, and examine some of the resistance, including a local doctor who wrote a letter to the College of Physicians and Surgeons which included the statement; "As the effectiveness of mRNA vaccines to prevent transmissions and severe disease continues to diminish--the medical narrative for a forced vaccine mandate evaporates."
CBC via MSN, Sep 20, 2021: Alberta's proof-of-vaccination program begins today. Here's what you need to know
CBC, Sep 15, 2021: Alberta Health Services looking out of province for ICU beds, staff
Western Standard, Jun 24, 2021: US senator blasts Alberta for locking up pastors
CTV, May 30, 2021: Manitoba transferring more COVID-19 patients out of province after setting ICU admission record
CTV News, Sep 15, 2021: Mounting pressure on Alberta premier as doctors and experts call for his resignation
Reuters via Yahoo, Sep 19, 2021: Canada's Trudeau hammers rival over COVID-19 stance on last day of campaign
RonPaulSwede on Twitter, Sep 17, 2021: (capture of Nicki Minaj deleted tweet, "What's Pfizer stock worth now?")
Zerohedge, Sep 14, 2021: Narrative Nuked: Nearly Half Of 'COVID Hospitalizations' This Year Have Been Mild Or Asymptomatic Cases
Daily Mail, Sep 17, 2021: A QUARTER of 'Covid inpatients' in England are primarily being treated for a different illness or injury, official data shows
Irish Times, Sep 10, 2021: Covid: 54% of hospital patients with virus are fully vaccinated
Iceland Review, Aug 3, 2021: COVID-19 in Iceland: Vaccination Has Not Led to Herd Immunity, Says Chief Epidemiologist
LifeSite News, Sep 17, 2021: Thousands of Alberta healthcare workers band together to fight government jab mandates
Letter from Dr. Eric Payne to CPSA: Mandatory mRNA vaccine mandate for Alberta physicians
Canadian Adverse Events Following Immunization Surveillance System (CAEFISS)
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John reports that the Justice Centre is being inundated with calls from around the country of people who are facing the prospect of being forced to take a Covid shot or being terminated. He gives Canadians some good advice on what to do if you find yourself in that situation. We also take a look at a few more stories from the previous week as well.
Epoch Times, Sep 2, 2021: COVID-19 Vaccine Passport Expires 6 Months After 2nd Dose as Booster Shots Mandated: Israeli Officials
The Hill, Aug 3, 2021: Coming soon: America's own social credit system
American Thinker, Sep 10, 2021: Biden's vaccine mandate speech!
Justice Centre: Mandatory Covid Vaccine FAQs (scroll down to "My employer says take the vaccine or lose my job, what do I do?")
Direct link to the Justice Centre's Employer Vaccine Requirement Template
Marty Moore in the Western Standard, Sep 8, 2021: BC needs to cancel vaccination passport plan
Justice with John Carpay, Sep 10, 2020: Ep. 36 Revisiting the "Vaccinate Or Mask" Controversy
greatawakening.win, Sep 10, 2021: Another poll: Do you support limiting the rights of the unvaccinated?
CBC, Sep 7, 2021: Alberta mayors demand the government step up with vaccine passports, school masking
Edmonton Journal, Sep 9, 2021: Leduc County mayor says she never agreed to sign letter calling for vaccine passports in Alberta
New York Post, May 1, 2021: Powerful teachers union influenced CDC on school reopenings, emails show
enVolve, Sep 7, 2021: Rolling Stone Forced To Issue Retraction After It’s Discovered Their Ivermectin Overdose Story Was Completely MADE UP
Nicole Bogart in CTV News, Sep 7, 2021: No, COVID-19 vaccines do not violate the Nuremberg Code
David Gorski in Science Based Medicine, Aug 30, 2021: Yes, the FDA really HAS given full approval to the Pfizer/BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine
F. William Engdahl in New Eastern Outlook, Aug 30, 2021: Scandal Behind the FDA Fake Approval of Pfizer Jab
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John parses a short speech by Justin Trudeau on vaccine passports in which, among other things, the Canadian Prime Minister "others" protestors who oppose him on this issue; the Prime Minister calls them "those people." We also get updates on the Justice Centre's intention to take the Ontario government to court for their vaccine passport legislation.
True North on Twitter, Sep 1, 2021: Trudeau is attempting to pit Canadians against one another. It’s no wonder so many Canadians are angry with him.
FEE, Aug 30, 2021: Harvard Epidemiologist Says the Case for COVID Vaccine Passports Was Just Demolished
Newsmax, Sep 2, 2021: CDC Study: COVID Infection Offers Protection Similar to Vaccines
Jim Quinn in Zerohedge, Aug 31, 2021: "A Critically-Thinking Person Might Look At The Delta Data & Conclude..."
NPR, Sep 1, 2021: Joe Rogan Says He Has COVID-19 And Has Taken The Drug Ivermectin
New York Post, Aug 30, 2021: Ohio judge orders that COVID-19 patient be treated with ivermectin — which no agency recommends
Vox Day, Sep 2, 2021: Almost, But Not Quite, Completely Worthless
Daily Mail, Sep 2, 2021: Israel is now the world's Covid hotspot
Note: May have been moved behind paywall
Calgary Sun via Press Reader, Sep 2, 2021: Hospital Beds Are Filling UP
City News 1130, Sep 1, 2021: Thousands of protesters disperse into downtown Vancouver neighbourhoods
Front Line COVID-19 Critical Care Alliance: Ivermectin in COVID-19
Justice Centre Press Release, Sep 1, 2021: Justice Centre to challenge Ontario government over vaccine passports
Campus Vaccine Index 2021
Justice Centre Press Release, Aug 31, 2021: Student reinstated after University of Winnipeg had kicked her out for attending peaceful outdoor protest
Justice Centre Press Release, Aug 10, 2021: An overview of our Lockdown Challenges
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On the topic of vaccine passports, hatred towards a minority grows as the vaccinated start to publicly adopt genocidal rhetoric aimed at the unvaccinated, claiming that the latter have no rights at all, including no right to live. Not an easy topic with which to to welcome back John to the podcast but, to borrow from Thomas Paine, these are the times that try men's souls.
CTV News, Aug 26, 2021: Alberta to launch 'convenient' card with vaccination status, but it will not be considered a vaccine passport
The Canadian Press via National Post, Aug 24, 2021: 'Passport to freedom': Quebec says vaccine passports available for download starting Wednesday
Vancouver is Awesome, Aug 23, 2021: Everything you need to know about B.C.'s new vaccine passport mandate
CTV News, Aug 23, 2021: No medical or religious exemptions for B.C.'s vaccine passport system
City News 1130, Aug 26, 2021: B.C. vaccine passport: Some businesses defiant, others anxious about enforcement
Montreal Gazette, Aug 25, 2021: Vaccine passport much better than complete lockdown, business groups say
My McMurray, Aug 24, 2021: Calgary Chamber of Commerce, Business Council of Alberta react to BC vaccine passport
Kenora Online, Aug 26, 2021: “Vaccines are the safest tool": PC Leader Erin O'Toole on vaccine passports
Toronto Star via Press Reader, Aug 26, 2021: Simmering Divide over who isn't vaccinated
Toronto99, Aug 26, 2021: ‘Hate Speech’: The Toronto Star slammed for headline wishing DEATH on the unvaccinated
CTV News, Aug 14, 2021: Vaccine passports getting mixed reaction across the Maritimes
Zerohedge, Aug 27, 2021: 'This Ends The Debate' - Israeli Study Shows Natural Immunity 13x More Effective Than Vaccines At Stopping Delta
Toronto Sun, Aug 20, 2021: Burial costs covered for Canadians killed by approved vaccines
Gary on Twitter, Aug 25, 2021: French citizens boycott vaccine passports by eating right in front of nearly empty, vaxx-only bars and restaurants.
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For our return episode Justice Centre interim president Lisa Bildy talks about the issues that have our supporters very concerned, vaccine passports and mandatory vaccines. She explains why she sees these topics, along with the federal attack on free speech in Canada, as all of one piece in the larger culture war.
Justice Centre News Release, Jul 20, 2021: BC Supreme Court upholds Charter right to free expression in an event booking
Global News, Aug 11, 2021: Canada getting vaccine passport for international travel
CBC, Aug 13, 2021: Federal government to require vaccinations for all federal public servants, air and train passengers
CBC, Aug 13, 2021: Mandatory vaccines for University of Windsor staff and students this fall
Global News, Aug 11, 2021: Hamilton councillors approve motion pushing for provincial COVID-19 vaccine passport
Brandon Smith via Zerohedge, Aug 13, 2021: Why Do Some People Support Tyranny While Others Defy It?
Nature, Scientific Reports, Jul 30, 2021: COVID-19 vaccines that reduce symptoms but do not block infection need higher coverage and faster rollout to achieve population impact
Alex Berenson Substack, Aug 14, 2021: Gaslighting, a Covid love story--If at first you don't succeed, lie about what you promised
Lisa Bildy in New Discourses, Jun 11, 2021: They Can’t Cancel All of Us: How We Fought the Woke Thought Police and Won
Amazon.ca: A State of Fear: How the UK government weaponised fear during the Covid-19 pandemic by Laura Dodsworth
Youtube, Feb 2, 2021: Love Your Servitude - Aldous Huxley & George Orwell (fear conditioning discussion starts at 11m 15s)
Global News, Jul 29, 2021: Ottawa lays out proposal for digital safety watchdogs to crack down on hate online
Amazon.ca: Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybody by Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay
New Discourses Podcast, Ep 19, with James Lindsay
marcuse.org: Repressive Tolerance (full text)
Reuters, Aug 13, 2021: Sydney daily COVID-19 cases hit record high, more troops to enforce lockdown
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We open with a discussion about the recently removed Covid restrictions in Western Canada. The second half of the show is devoted to the war on ivermectin in India, where that country's bar association is going after the World Health Organization, alleging they are in contempt of court for trying to block the use of that drug to combat the pandemic.
Dr. Sam Dubé with Dr. Chris Milburn, Dr. Charles Hoffe, Dr. Francis Christian, Dr. Roger Hodkinson and John Carpay, Jul 6, 2021: The Persecution of Canadian Physicians by Organized Medicine During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Justice Centre News Release, Jul 1, 2021: Pastor Tim Stephens freed from Alberta jail
Rick Bell in The Calgary Sun, Jul 6, 2021: Calgary city council and COVID — masks off, farce over
The Federalist, Jul 1, 2021: AMA Journal: Masks Are Bad For Your Kids. Quit Forcing Them To Wear Them
PubMed, Dec 10, 2020: Obesity: A critical risk factor in the COVID-19 pandemic
Zerohedge, Jul 6, 2021: Lambda Variant's "Unusual" Mutations May Make It Resistant To Vaccines, Researchers Fear(monger)
Lockdown Sceptics, Mar 13, 2021: How Worried Should We Be About the Variants?
The Canadian Press, Jul 6, 2021: Six people injected with saline instead of COVID vaccine at Niagara clinic
Daily Mail, Jul 6, 2021: Doctors are arrested for fake Covid vaccine scam where 2,500 people were injected with SEA WATER in India
Edmund Fordham in The Conservative Woman, Jun 29, 2021: Scandal of the suppressed case for ivermectin
Indian Bar Association Blog, Jun 18, 2021: Legal Notice for Contempt of Court Against Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, Dr. Soumya Swaminathan and the Directorate General of Health Services (DGHS)
Times of India, Jun 20, 2021: Goa: Ivermectin, doxycycline, zinc out of Covid home kits
The Indian Express, May 12, 2021: Uttar Pradesh government says early use of Ivermectin helped to keep positivity, deaths low
Swarajya Magazine, May 13, 2021: Uttarakhand To Distribute Ivermectin To Residents As Preventive Medicine Against Covid-19
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We update our audience on some of the Justice Centre cases; Dr. Francis Christian in Saskatchewan was fired from his university post for publicly advocating for informed consent regarding experimental vaccinations; Crown Prosecutors are dropping more tickets to avoid having to defend lockdown measures in court; and we celebrate a victory in federal court which ruled against the federal government for religious discrimination. Then we discuss the Federal government's new Bill C-36, which John figures is the worst attack on free speech in Canada that he has ever encountered.
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 23, 2021: Surgeon fired by College of Medicine for voicing safety concerns about Covid shots for children
Edmund Fordham in The Conservative Woman, Jun 29, 2021: Scandal of the suppressed case for ivermectin
Canadian Press via CBC, Jan 29, 2021: COVID-19 deaths in Canada may be 2 times higher than reported, study finds
American Thinker, Jun 28, 2021: Shocker: Lisbon court rules that only 0.9% of 'verified cases' attributed to COVID in Portugal actually died of it
Performance protest, Jean Talon market, at 6:51 of this video
Rebel News, Jun 27, 2021: "We are here to tell them that we are free": Protesters rally outside CBC building in Sherbrooke, QC
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 30, 2021: Five more Covid tickets dropped by Crown
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 29,2021: Court rules against federal government on denial of Canada Summer Jobs Funding
Global News, Jun 23, 2021: Liberals introduce bill to fight online hate with Criminal Code amendments
Candice Malcolm in the Toronto Sun, Jun 27, 2021: Bill C-10 was just the tip of the iceberg
Mark Steyn, Jun 28, 2021: Section 13 Rises from the Dead
Amazon.ca: SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police Paperback by Vox Day
Michelle Rempel Garner Twitter Cringe, Jun 8, 2021: "Yes. I humble myself and ask forgiveness, and seek to make things right. I have privilege; I am cis/straight/white. But I am also a woman who works in a system dominated by white maleness..."
justicethomasmovie.com: Created Equal
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More and more Canadian doctors are starting to face censorship from their provincial Colleges of Physicians and Surgeons, who have ordered doctors not to question public health officials or the wisdom of lockdowns. Colleges in Alberta, BC, Ontario, Saskatchewan and Nova Scotia are threatening doctors with investigations and disciplinary proceedings that could result in loss of license to practice medicine. We discuss free speech in the medical field, and also call for the Alberta government to imitate Florida by legislating that, from now on, the cycle level of each positive PCR test be made public.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jun 25, 2021: Doctors' Colleges in Canada prefer ideology to science
CPAC, Jun 17, 2021: MP Derek Sloan Raises Concerns Over Censorship of Doctors and Scientists
Life Site News, Mar 9, 2021: Doctor’s college condemns member’s ‘irresponsible behaviour’ of criticizing lockdowns, vaccines
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 23, 2021: Surgeon fired by College of Medicine for voicing safety concerns about Covid shots for children
True North, Jun 17, 2021: NS emergency head fired after criticizing public health powers
The Times of Israel, Jun 17, 2021: 1 in 4 COVID patients hospitalized while vitamin D deficient die – Israeli study
Foundation for Economic Education, Jun 21, 2021: We Just Got Even More Proof that Stay-At-Home Orders Lethally Backfired
Amazon.ca: Live Not by Lies: A Manual for Christian Dissidents by Rod Dreher
WebMD, Jun 4, 2020: The Lancet Retracts Hydroxychloroquine Study
Washington Examiner, Jun 23, 2021: WHO creates confusion with language on COVID-19 vaccines for children
Link from a listener
The Defender, Jun 4, 2021: Fauci Emails: How Top Public Health Officials Spun Tangled Web of Lies Around COVID Origin, Treatments
Link from a listener
Youtube, Feb 8, 2018: The Soviet Story
PJ Media, Jun 17, 2021: Defector Claiming Chinese Military Responsible for COVID-19 Identified as Top Counterintelligence Official
680News, Jun 18, 2021: National vaccine passports for international travel coming this fall: Trudeau
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After we discuss some Justice Centre court cases -- the arrest and release of Maxime Bernier, the re-arrest of Pastor Tim Stephens, and GraceLife Church going to court to get its property back--we delve into what John calls "the ideology of Covidism." He draws historical parallels to demonstrate how Covidism has come into its own as a distinct ideology.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jun 18, 2021: Understanding the ideology of Covidism
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 11, 2021: Maxime Bernier freed from jail after arrest in Manitoba for speaking at rally
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 11, 2021: Justice Centre represents Maxime Bernier, arrested by Manitoba police for exercising Charter freedoms
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 15, 2021: Pastor Tim Stephens arrested illegally again
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 15, 2021: GraceLife takes Alberta Health Services to court, seeking return of Church
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 15, 2021: AHS files contempt of court proceedings against rodeo legend Ty Northcott
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 16, 2021: Court permits Government to avoid producing Dr. Hinshaw’s evidence on lockdowns at May 3 trial of Pastor James Coates
Movie Insider: Mr. Jones Movie
Evan Maguire in The American Spectator, Jul 30, 2020: Mr. Jones: A True Story of the Holodomor--And what it means today.
jordanpeterson.com: Beyond Order: Twelve More Rules for Life (book)
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The focus is on Manitoba, supposedly the North American 'hotspot' for Covid cases, after Alberta was the hotspot, and before that BC. Now the Premier, Brian Pallister (who equated himself with God on May 25 when he proclaimed an 11th Commandment "Obey the health orders!") is gearing up to introduce vaccine passports, which they are calling "immunization cards." Regardless of what focus groups say is a better name to sell the idea to the public, they still violate the Canadian Charter.
Winnipeg Sun, Jun 8, 2021: Vaccination passports available to Manitobans after second shot
CTV News, Jan 8, 2021: Manitoba unveils immunization cards for fully vaccinated people
Correction: I misstated during the podcast, saying incorrectly that California had revised its death count down by 25%. In fact, it was Alameda County in California that revised its count, not the whole state.
IBT, Jun 7, 2021: 'Clearly Not Caused By COVID-19': California County Cuts Virus Death Count By 25%
CBC, Jun 9, 2021: Outdoor gatherings of up to 5 people allowed in Manitoba as of Saturday
Canadian Press via MSN, Jun 9, 2021: Vaccine lottery: Manitobans eligible for cash, scholarships if they get a COVID shot
CBC, Jun 9, 2021: Winnipeg teen among 4 COVID-19 deaths as Manitoba reports 250 new cases
Youtube, May 25, 2021: Pallister's 11th commandment
The Counter Signal, May 28, 2021: EXCLUSIVE: Manitoba pastor in hiding after warrant issued
Global News via MSN, Jun 8, 2021: Liberals, Bloc vote to end Bill C-10 study amid social media free speech concerns
The Counter Signal, May 19, 2021: Calgary Police Chief: Protests aren’t unlawful - only anti-lockdown ones are
CTV, Jun 9, 2021: Alberta's Stage 3 timeline unclear as demand for first dose diminishes: Kenney
660 City News, Jun 7, 2021: Kenney 'regrets perception' of, apologizes for Sky Palace dinner
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After John gives us an update on Justice Centre happenings--including the inside scoop on Pastor Tim Stephens--we get into a discussion about coercion as it applies to Covid vaccinations. We look at the idea of informed consent as it relates to the Nuremberg Code and listen to Vera Sharav at the Truth Over Fear Summit who speaks to this issue.
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 1, 2021: Justice Centre in court today challenging federal quarantine hotels
National Post, Jun 1, 2021: Quarantine hotels on trial as Federal Court hears constitutional challenge of COVID restrictions
Justice Centre News Release, May 28, 2021: AHS drops contempt of court proceedings against Pastor Tim Stephens
CORRECTION: Confirmed via Twitter, Joe Cressy (Toronto Board of Health): In Canada, Free Ice Cream for Vax (and a Live DJ!)
CNN Business, May 10, 2021: Unilever is tempting vaccine skeptics with free ice cream
CNN Business, Apr 26, 2021: Got vaccinated? Here's all the free stuff you can get
ABC Australia, Apr 15, 2021: China uses free eggs and ice-cream, and blacklists to boost lagging vaccine rollout
Bang Showbiz via MSN, May 24, 2021: Larry Flynt's Hustler Club turned into a vaccination clinic
Toronto Star, May 21, 2021: Do Ontario children 12-15 need parental consent to get COVID-19 vaccines? It depends where you live
Saskatchewan Health Authority: "Students aged 13 years and older can legally consent to their own immunization as they are considered to be a 'mature minor.'"
Jesse Kline in the National Post, May 18, 2021: No, Tucker Carlson, vaccines aren't killing people by the thousands
Alliance for Human Research Protection, Jul 24, 2015: Vera Sharav
Truth Over Fear Summit
British Medical Journal via CIRP, No 7070 Volume 313: Page 1448, 7 December 1996: The Nuremberg Code (1947)
Jennifer Leaning in the British Medical Journal via NCBI, Dec 7, 1996 (article in PDF, 3 separate pages): War crimes and medical science
NBC News, May 23, 2021: Faced with anti-vaccination parents, teens are helping one another get Covid shots
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The abuse of power and subversion of the legal system by Alberta Health Services and Alberta’s police forces (discussed in last week’s podcast) are still going on. We get an update and discuss what can be done. Also, we look at Alberta Premier Jason Kenney’s weak attempt at using biblical arguments against the province’s pastors who continue to exercise their constitutional freedoms in the face of unscientific and unconstitutional lockdown restrictions.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, May 18, 2021: Alberta Health Services illegally jails Pastor Tim Stephens
Jay Cameron and John Carpay in The Western Standard, May 21, 2021: Kenney misrepresents the Constitution & Bible in the same speech
The Canadian Encyclopedia: The War Measures Act
Global News via MSN, May 27, 2021: Canadians could travel safely within the country this summer, but with conditions: experts
The Canadian Press via Global News, May 18, 2021: Nova Scotia injunction blocking protests ‘unjustifiable’ limit on expression: CCLA
Licia Corbella in The Calgary Herald, May 12, 2021: Defiant Alberta pastors defame and blaspheme Jesus with their actions
CBC, May 26, 2021: 3-stage plan could see Alberta fully reopen by July, premier says
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On May 16, Pastor Tim Stephens of Calgary was arrested and jailed for exercising his Charter freedoms of association, religion and peaceful assembly in the face of unscientific public health restrictions. The police said the arrest was pursuant to a court injunction from May 6 that applied to all Albertans. But that injunction had been amended on May 13 so that it didn't apply to all people in the province, making this pastor’s arrest illegal. Seeking to keep him in jail, Alberta Health Service told the court, falsely, that the May 6 injunction still applied to all Albertans. Pastor Stephens is back home with his family now, but the legal proceedings are far from over. We also discuss the media's use of "experts" to push various narratives.
Justice Centre News Release, May 18, 2021: Pastor Tim Stephens to be released from jail
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, May 18, 2021: Alberta Health Services illegally jails Pastor Tim Stephens
Justice Centre News Release, May 14, 2021: Justice Centre obtains change to expansive Court ban on all peaceful outdoor gatherings in Alberta
Global News via MSN, May 12, 2021: Police in Nova Scotia charge 2 people for not following self-isolation rules
Note: All tickets for traffic violations
Global News via MSN, May 19, 2021: More than 100 tickets to be issued following downtown Calgary car rally
Globe and Mail, May 16, 2021: Toronto police investigating alleged assault captured at city hall Palestinian Youth Movement rally
KVUE ABC, May 16, 2021: Texas reports 0 COVID-19 deaths for first time since tracking pandemic data, Gov. Abbott says
The Canadian Press via National Newswatch, May 14, 2021: Alberta leadership responsible for protests against public health orders: expert
Yahoo News, May 1, 2021: Thousands march in Montreal against virus restrictions
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The Justice Centre’s Charter challenge to Manitoba’s lockdowns has now wrapped up, with government officials testifying under oath in court that PCR tests are extremely unreliable and do not diagnose Covid. Alberta has slid further into becoming a full-fledged police state thanks to a May 6 Court Order, sought by Alberta Health Services, that allows police to arrest peaceful protesters immediately, without due process. We also discuss the Truth Over Fear Summit that took place last weekend.
Note: restoretheculture.com domain is offline. However, you can login to the Truth Over Fear Summit II here.
Note: Related to the previous week's shutdown of the Summit
Gateway Pundit, May 3, 2021: Leftist Internet Company Shuts Down "Truth Over Fear" COVID Summit to Silence Health Professionals Concerned About Lockdowns and Experimental Gene Therapy Injection
Justice Centre Video Presentation, Apr 30, 2021: Cult of Covid v. GraceLife Church
End Canada Lockdown: Alberta
Justice Centre Video Presentation on Rumble, May 8, 2021: Canada--The Covid Police State
Global News, May 9, 2021: Calgary mayor says anti-mask rallies are ‘thinly veiled white nationalist’ protests
Justice Centre News Release, May 11, 2021: Manitoba Chief Microbiologist and Laboratory Specialist: 56% of positive “cases” are not infectious
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, May 11, 2021: Court injunction banning peaceful protests tramples Charter freedoms
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Alberta currently has the highest number of covid "cases" in North America, based on dubious PCR tests. The government uses these meaningless numbers to justify further violating the Charter rights and freedoms of citizens. Coincidentally (or not), the Justice Centre is in Alberta court challenging the lockdown, with the first two days of the trial of Pastor James Coates and GraceLife Church now concluded. In court, government did not produce any medical or scientific evidence to try to justify its Charter-violating lockdown measures; after 13 months of lockdowns the government isn’t ready yet. As an added bonus, at the end of the podcast we replay John's Calgary rally speech from May 4.
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CTV News, May 4, 2021: New Alberta COVID-19 restrictions to move schools online, close patios and limit outdoor gatherings to 5
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, May 6, 2021: Kenney government misleads Albertans about COVID and lockdowns
"Doctors say modelling projections have been extremely accurate to date..."
City News, May 4, 2021: ICU, critical care docs pen letter to Kenney begging for action to curb COVID-19 spread
Justice Centre News Release, May 5, 2021: Alberta Government’s own data shows hospital bed and ICU utilization at five-year low
Toronto Star, May 2, 2021: It’s got the highest COVID-19 rates in Canada — again. Is Alberta headed for disaster?
Alex Boyd, Toronto Star reporter for Alberta, Twitter thread, May 2, 2021
CBC, May 3, 2021: 'Incredibly frustrating': Calgary mayor wants courts to uphold COVID-19 measures
Don Braid in the Calgary Herald, May 3, 2021: UCP shuts down legislature, faces charges of cowardice
Breitbart, May 3, 2021: Thousands Attend ‘No More Lockdown Rodeo Rally’ in Canada
The Great Barrington Declaration
CBC, May 3, 2021: 7 Manitoba churches challenging province's COVID-19 pandemic powers in court
John Carpay in The Epoch Times, May 2, 2021: Government Censorship of the Internet Is Tyranny, Not Protection
Calgary Freedom Central on Youtube, May 4, 2021: John Carpay (rally speech)
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John goes through a new Justice Centre report, "Covid in Canada: Nothing much to fear" and expands on its ten main points. We also discuss the online “Truth Over Fear” summit which John will be speaking at on Saturday May 1. This summit features a long list of keynote speakers like Archbishop Carlo Maria Viganò, Dr. Reiner Fuellmich, as well as many medical experts.
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 28, 2021: Ten reasons to be more afraid of a car crash than Covid
Nature, Feb 18, 2020: We shouldn’t worry when a virus mutates during disease outbreaks
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 16, 2021: Court permits Government to avoid producing Dr. Hinshaw’s evidence on lockdowns at May 3 trial of Pastor James Coates
Business Insider, Apr 28, 2021: Staying 6 feet apart indoors isn't enough to stop the spread of COVID-19, MIT study finds
ABC News, Apr 27, 2021: CDC says vaccinated people can ditch the mask outdoors in many cases
Justice with John Carpay, Ep 35 (Season 1), Sep 10, 2020: Revisiting the "Vaccinate Or Mask" Controversy
restoretheculture.com: Truth Over Fear Summit Apr 30-May 2
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 26, 2021: Federal Court agrees isolation hotels violate Charter protection against arbitrary detention, declines to issue injunction
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After missing last week's show, we play catch-up on the government lockdown files. Generally, health authorities and politicians across the country are increasing Covid restrictions. At the same time, governments are using delay tactics in court, claiming they need multiple months to produce the evidence that might justify their Charter-violating laws, policies and health orders, and telling judges they need more time. After 13 months, this is no excuse. They should have been ready with their "science-based” evidence a long time ago, as soon as the violations of Charter freedoms began in March of 2020.
Globe and Mail, Apr 17, 2021: After outcry, Ontario backtracks on police powers to conduct random COVID-19 stops
Rebel News, Apr 20, 2021: Thirteen months of “temporary” police powers: John Carpay on Charter rights and scientific evidence
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 16, 2021: Justice Centre successfully defends Ontario church against government attempt to lock its doors
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 16, 2021: Court permits Government to avoid producing Dr. Hinshaw’s evidence on lockdowns at May 3 trial of Pastor James Coates
Link sent by the Nova Scotia Health Minister's "Communications Team" to John Carpay, replying to his request for the scientific evidence supporting their notion that Covid can be spread by asymptomatic people
John Carpay in The Western Standard, Apr 21, 2021: The Kenney government is terrified of a trial with medical and scientific evidence
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Apr 19, 2021: Canadians deserve to see the science behind COVID lockdowns
John Carpay in The Western Standard, Apr 8, 2021: Dr. Hinshaw does more harm than good to public health
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Apr 8, 2021: Dr. Bonnie Henry's lockdown is killing my mother
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 19, 2021: Bill 66: Repeal of unconstitutional Bill 10 but expansion of Chief Medical Officer powers
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Apr 19, 2021: Canadians deserve to see the science behind COVID lockdowns
Poem Hunter: Martin Niemöller, First They Came For The Jews
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Government officials are now floating the idea of vaccine passports. Is this a violation of our constitutional and/or privacy rights? Scientifically, we have little evidence about the long term effects of the various vaccinations. They're still at the experimental stage. To be talking about health passports now tips the bureaucrats' hand. It's more an exertion of government control, an abuse of power, than scientifically sound policy to benefit society.
Justice Centre Video, Mar 29, 2021: Mandatory Vaccinations and Vaccine Passports
Daily Mail, Mar 16, 2021: Pfizer's Covid vaccine is linked to MORE blood clots than AstraZeneca's – so why isn't the EU banning it? Hypocrisy of European nations revealed as Italy admits decision was 'POLITICAL'
European Medicines Agency: Vaxzevria (previously COVID-19 Vaccine AstraZeneca)
Reuters via National Post, Apr 6, 2021: Clear link between AstraZeneca and rare blood clots in brain, EMA vaccine chief says
Axios, Apr 5, 2021: Fauci: Federal government won't require COVID vaccine passports
New York Times, Apr 1, 2021: Can Vaccinated People Spread the Virus? We Don’t Know, Scientists Say.
National Post, Apr 6, 2021: Backlash and reversal after CDC director says vaccinated people cannot spread COVID-19
Gov. of Canada (updated every Friday, noon): Reported side effects following COVID-19 vaccination in Canada
MedAlerts, National Vaccine Information Centre, Mar 26, 2021: From the 3/26/2021 release of VAERS data: Found 50,861 cases where Vaccine is COVID19
FYI This piece contains the screen caps of WHO's changing definition of "herd immunity"
Spencer Fernando, Apr 6, 2021: Why Vaccine Passports Go Against Everything Canada Is Supposed To Stand For
Express, May 12, 2020: WHO exposed: How health body changed pandemic criteria to push agenda
Christina Lin Blog in The Times of Israel, May 14, 2020: Why EU investigated WHO for “fake pandemic”
Mike Whitney in The Unz Review, Mar 10, 2021: Operation Vaxx-All Deplorables: Codename; "Satan's Poker"
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Canada’s provincial and federal governments had a bad week on the Covid file, as increasing case numbers, leading to increased lockdowns and fines, are revealing their restrictions don’t seem to be working. To make matters worse, we learn that the country’s Covid deaths in long term care homes are the highest in the developed world. We discuss this news and John gives us a sneak preview of an upcoming paper, as yet untitled, that the Centre is working on now.
Western Standard, Mar 29, 2021: Emergency group challenges Kenney, Hinshaw to debate over COVID restrictions
CBC, Mar 29, 2021: New data shows COVID-19 pandemic now 'completely out of control' in Ontario, key scientific adviser says
Global News, Mar 29, 2021: Sweeping new restrictions in place including in-person dining at B.C. bars and restaurants
CBC, Mar 30, 2021: Canada's nursing homes have worst record for COVID-19 deaths among wealthy nations: report
Lorne Gunter in the Calgary Sun, Mar 27, 2021: Trudeau's vaccine blunders is why Canada may have a third wave
CTV, Mar 25, 2021: Public health agency was unprepared, led to lacking early pandemic response: AG
Global News, Mar 30, 2021: Canada’s Atlantic provinces have kept COVID-19 largely at bay — here’s how
Reuters, Mar 29, 2021: BRIEF-Canada to pause use of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine on anyone under 55 - Deputy Chief Medical Officer
FEE, Mar 26, 2021: Sweden Saw Lower Mortality Rate Than Most of Europe in 2020, Despite No Lockdown
Breitbart, Mar 29, 2021: Coronavirus Cases Fall in Texas over Two Weeks After Restrictions, Mask Mandate Lifted
CBC, Mar 27, 2021: Parents against COVID-19 health measures pull children from classes at northern Alberta school
Fox29 Philadelphia, Mar 29, 2021: Amish community in Lancaster County reaches herd immunity from COVID-19, medical center says
Global News, Mar 29, 2021: ‘Significant numbers of exposures at schools in the weeks to come’: Island Health issues warning
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A good news/bad news show. First, John tells us about Pastor James Coates' release from prison in Alberta. Then he moves on to give his early impressions on the decision of the BC Supreme Court against several churches that challenged the disparity in the provincial health orders, shutting down religious services while allowing gyms and restaurants to open. Are there any grounds for appeal?
Dave Naylor in The Western Standard, Mar 22, 2021: Coates released with $1,500 fine
Justice Centre News Release, Mar 18, 2021: BC Supreme Court strikes down Orders restricting outdoor protests, but maintains prohibition on in-person religious services
Supreme Court of BC via Justice Centre, Mar 19, 2021 (PDF): Beaudoin v. British Columbia
CTV News Vancouver, Part 2: One on one with B.C. Premier John Horgan
Principa Scientific, Dec 30, 2020: Study Of Ten Million Finds No Evidence Of Asymptomatic COVID Spread
Time, Jun 9, 2021: Unpacking the New WHO Controversy Over Asymptomatic COVID-19 Transmission
Alachua Chronicle, Dec 22, 2020: University of Florida researchers find no asymptomatic or presymptomatic spread
DW, May 2, 2020: Germany: 'Flawed' coronavirus study spread misinformation
Express, May 12, 2020: WHO exposed: How health body changed pandemic criteria to push agenda
Christina Lin Blog in The Times of Israel, May 14, 2020: Why EU investigated WHO for “fake pandemic”
Hearing on “The handling of the H1N1 pandemic: more transparency needed?” Strasbourg, Jan 26, 2010 (PDF): Statement presented by Dr. Wolfgang Wodarg
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Mar 23, 2021: It’s time to close Trudeau’s dirty and dangerous quarantine hotels
Justice Centre Brochure (PDF): The Deadly Costs of Lockdowns
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The show begins shortly after a Justice Centre press conference which featured a new public opinion poll that shows the vast majority of Canadians oppose the federal government's proposed law that removes choices from Canadian adults and from parents in caring for their own children. John explains why the Centre commissioned the poll. Then we highlight news stories we're following on Covid file. At the very end, we play an excerpt from the aforementioned press conference that features a young woman, formerly transgendered, who tells her story and gives her reasons for opposing the Liberal government's ban.
Justice Centre Press Release, Mar 16, 2021: New poll shows vast majority of Canadians support the right of adults to get the sexual counseling of their choice, counseling likely banned by “conversion therapy” legislation
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Mar 12, 2021: Pastor Coates has spent weeks in prison for a crime that is not punishable with jail time
Justice Centre News Release, Mar 17, 2021: Pastor James Coates to be released from jail as Crown withdraws charges
Grace Life Church, Edmonton
Viva Frei on Youtube, Mar 11, 2021: Pastor James Coates JAILED Until Trial? Live with John Carpay of the JCCF
Global News, Mar 4, 2021: Regulators caution Ontario doctor for ‘irresponsible’ tweets about COVID-19
The Constitutional Rights Centre
Constitutional Rights Centre, Statement of Claim, filed at Ontario Superior Court Dec 11, 2020 (PDF): Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill and Dr. Ashvinder Kaur Lamba (Plantiffs) and Dr. Angus Maciver et al (Defendants)
Youtube via Citizen Free Press: Canadian doctors speak out — Why you shouldn’t be afraid of Covid...
The Canadian Press via Yahoo News, Mar 13, 2021: Dr. Bonnie Henry's book offers insight into early days of the COVID-19 pandemic
True North Wire, Mar 16, 2021: Ontarians’ mental health continues to decline as lockdowns persist: poll
CMHA, Jan 15, 2021: MPP Baber mischaracterized mental health statistics: CMHA Ontario reaction
The Post Millennial, Mar 18, 2021: Former Conservative MPP suing Ford government over 'right to protest, pray & gather outdoors
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Justice Centre lawyer Marty Moore joins John and Kevin to give an eyewitness account of the BC court case in which he participated as assistant counsel. He describes how this action differs from other cases across Canada, and he says the government's justification for the lockdowns is looking pretty weak.
Justice Centre News Release, Mar 1, 2021: Justice Centre in Court challenging BC’s prohibition on in-person worship services
Global News, Mar 8, 2021: Dr. Bonnie Henry says British Columbians could see an easing of some COVID-19 restrictions
Justice Centre News Release, Feb 17, 2021: Court dismisses BC government application for injunction against churches
Justice Centre News Release, Jan 8, 2021: Justice Centre files legal challenge against BC government for restrictions on peaceful protests and worship services
Justice Centre News Release, Mar 8, 2021: Alberta Crown continues to drop Covid tickets
Toronto Star, Mar 8, 2021: Hefty fines were supposed to help enforce COVID-19 rules in Ontario. But almost a year into the pandemic few have been paid
Global News via MSN, Mar 9, 2021: Manitoba coronavirus enforcement has raked in more than $1.4 million
Correction: The case numbers concerning gyms/fitness centres in BC were inadvertently misquoted in this episode. Between Aug 9 and Oct. 24, there were 132 Covid cases associated with gyms and fitness facilities in BC, out of a total of 13,875 reported cases.
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We start off with a topic mentioned in last week's show, namely that many Canadian immigrants from communist countries are very concerned about the Covid restrictions here because they fear Canada is turning into a repressive regime. John reads a letter to the Centre from one such person, and then gives a round-up of Justice Centre activities fighting against the loss of freedom across the nation.
EndAlbertaLockdown.com
Justice Centre, Feb 11, 2021: Understanding Your Rights and Freedoms in a world filled with fear: All your questions answered in the Justice Centre e-book
The Canadian Press via Financial Post, Mar 2, 2021: Canadian economy suffers biggest contraction since the Great Depression--Economy shrank 5.4% in 2020
Sebastian Rushworth M.D., Mar 1, 2021: Lockdowns have killed millions
Daily Hive, Mar 2, 2021: Nine more quarantine hotels added for Montreal airport
Joe Warmington in the Toronto Sun, Mar 2, 2021: Lousy, expensive food sparks COVID hotel furor
The Post Millennial, Mar 2, 2021: Rempel Garner calls for end to 'unCanadian' COVID facilities
Daily Mail, Feb 26, 2021: Band practice looks a little different these days: Students cram themselves into 'COVID safe bubbles' to rehearse at a Washington school and Marjorie Taylor Greene leads critics of the pop-ups claiming it's 'child abuse'
Toronto Sun, Feb 27, 2021: Experts call Peel guidelines to place children in solitary quarantine 'cruel punishment'
CTV News, Feb 18, 2021: Ontario investing $2.5M in wearable tracing tech that will beep or vibrate if people aren’t six feet apart
Justice Centre News Release, Mar 5, 2021: Alberta court jails Pastor Coates through to May 3-5 trial
Justice Centre: Job Openings
Justice Centre Brochure (PDF): The Deadly Cost of Lockdowns
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John and Kevin go to lunch with Will Dove, the founder of EndAlbertaLockdown.com where they discuss Will's organization and the plans he has to get the province to shed its Covid restrictions and get back to normal. The first part of this extra long show is from that restaurant lunch meeting, and the second part is recorded at the Justice Centre office following the meal.
EndAlbertaLockdown.com
The Alberta Covid Survey
Lawyers4Truth: Mask Exemption
James Delingpole in Breitbart, Jan 17, 2021: Italian Restaurants Open in Mass Protest at Lockdown Rules
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We discuss the Trudeau government's latest measures to forcibly confine returning Canadian travellers in hotels, and the Justice Centre’s court action against these policies. We then tackle John’s Post Millennial column where he uses the criteria from the Freedom House international index, and applies it to Canada during the 2020 pandemic. Spoiler Alert: Canada's freedom score drops significantly.
Justice Centre Press Release, Feb 17, 2021: Justice Centre sues federal government for forcible confinement of travellers
National Post, Feb 16, 2021: Welcome to hotel of last resort, the government-run quarantine you really want to leave
Justice Centre Press Release, Feb 17, 2021: Manitoba Court to hear challenge to broad, unconstitutional powers of Provincial Health Officer
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Feb 16, 2021: Canada is at risk of joining the world's most repressive regimes in intolerance for free speech
The Guardian, Feb 12, 2021: Cuomo faces calls to resign amid allegations of hiding nursing home Covid deaths
NPR, Nov 21, 2020: Andrew Cuomo To Receive International Emmy For 'Masterful' COVID-19 Briefings
Justice Centre Press Release, Feb 17, 2021: Alberta Premier asked to release jailed pastor, end religious persecution
Canadian Press via MSN, Feb 16, 2021: Racialized adults on revised federal COVID-19 vaccination priority list
National Advisory Committee on Immunization Statement, Feb 15, 2021: Guidance on the prioritization of key populations for COVID-19 immunization
BMJ Global Health, Vol 6 Issue 1: Navigating inequities: a roadmap out of the pandemic
Global News, Dec 1, 2020: Vaccine advisory committee recommends new ranked roll-out, with long-term care at top
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We start off by reading some very sad correspondence the Justice Centre has received from people who are suffering severely under the government lockdowns. We then cover our court action to end the lockdown in Manitoba, and then discuss a politically incorrect column that was spiked in Canadian Lawyer Magazine about pronoun usage in courtrooms. We conclude with an update on Trudeau’s "hotel prisons" in which Canadians continue to suffer forcible confinement.
Justice Centre: Current COVID-19 Lockdown Stories
Justice Centre News Release, Feb 9, 2021: Manitoba Court to hear challenge to broad, unconstitutional powers of Provincial Health Officer
Archive Today: Shahdin Farsai in Canadian Lawyer Magazine: British Columbia’s practice directions on preferred gender pronouns in court are problematic
Tim Wilbur, editor-in-chief--Law, in Canadian Lawyer Magazine, Feb 7, 2021: Statement regarding a recent opinion posted on our website
Bruce Pardy in the National Post via The Justice Centre, Feb 9, 2021: B.C. courts asking for ‘correct pronouns’ is state-mandated identity politics
Sayeh Hassan in The Epoch Times, Feb 8, 2021: Lockdown Measures Are Hurting Churches, Congregants
National Post, Feb 9, 2021: RCMP charge Alberta pastor after Sunday church services violate COVID-19 rules
Justice Centre News Release, Feb 5, 2021: Federal government delays plan to forcibly confine travellers after public backlash and threat of litigation
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We discuss the Canadian government's latest violations of civil liberties, the internment of travelers returning to Canada with the results of what the feds claim is the wrong COVID test. We then talk about the Trudeau cabinet's attack on free speech through social media, in the name of social cohesion.
John Carpay and Lisa Bildy in The Post Millennial via The Justice Centre, Feb 1, 2021: COVID restrictions are the most severe violation of human rights Canadians have faced and it’s time to fight back
Justice Centre News Release, Jan 29, 2021: Federal government faces imminent lawsuit over unlawful confinement of returning Canadian travelers
Western Standard, Jan 29, 2021: Calgary police take travelling woman into mandatory isolation, but refuse to tell family where she is
Western Standard, Jan 31, 2021: Red Deer mother in tears as son taken to undisclosed isolation centre
Le Devoir, fév 3, 2021: La quarantaine des voyageurs à l’hôtel en voie d’être contestée
Justice Centre, Cases: Baker et. al. v. Canada (Passports)
Allianz-assistance, Dec 3, 2019: ‘Can’t Afford It’ - Main Reason Why Half of Canadians Won’t Take a Winter Vacation This Year
CP via Global News, Jan 23, 2020: Canadians at low risk for coronavirus, chief medical officer says
Toronto Sun, Mar 31, 2020: DO MASKS WORK? Dr. Tam still tells Canadians don’t wear them
CBC, Jan 29, 2021: Canada not exempt from social media forces that created U.S. Capitol riot, heritage minister says
CanLII: R. v. Keegstra, 1990 CanLII 24 (SCC), [1990] 3 SCR 697
Rebel News, Feb 4, 2021: Trudeau's convicted criminal in cabinet wants to regulate your news and Netflix
Lorne Gunter in the Toronto Sun, Feb 2, 2021: The Liberals' dangerous plans to regulate social media
The Post Millennial, Jan 29, 2021: BREAKING: Trudeau Liberals to send out 'security contractors' to enforce quarantine orders, ensure 'compliance'
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John critiques a pro-lockdown article by Dr. Noel Gibney of Edmonton, titled Quashing misconceptions: Alberta physicians answer the 20 most frequently-asked questions about COVID-19. Writing on behalf of a “Strategic COVID-19 Pandemic Committee” composed of anonymous doctors, Dr. Gibney provides little in the way of science or evidence to support his assertions.
Edmonton Journal, Jan 22, 2021: Quashing misconceptions: Alberta physicians answer the 20 most frequently-asked questions about COVID-19
Edmonton Journal, Nov 1, 2020: 'Preserving our health system capacity:' Hinshaw responds to Charter violation accusations
Globe and Mail, Jul 14, 2017: Canada ranks third-last in study of health care in 11 rich countries
Global News, Jan 18, 2021: Coronavirus: Ontario’s 1st net-new hospital in over 30 years to open in Vaughan, Ont. in coming weeks
Medical News, Nov 16, 2020: Study compares deaths in Sweden and Norway before and after COVID pandemic
Lockdown Sceptics Forum, Dec 27, 2020: Record low mortality in Sweden 2019/20 and 2020
"Even though the number of deaths was kept at a relatively stable number from 2010 to 2020, this was the lowest number of deaths during the whole period."
Statistica: Number of deaths in Sweden in 2019, by cause of death
The Market Monetarist: Swedish mortality in 2020 – It’s a lot better than you might think
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We start off discussing the federal government's latest push to regulate social media, limiting free speech to protect us, of course. Then we get to our main topic about the expulsion from the Ontario PC caucus of MPP Roman Baber for highlighting the fact that the COVID lockdowns are causing more harms than they prevent.
Globe and Mail, Jan 18, 2021: Liberal government revising plan to regulate social media in light of U.S. Capitol riot
The Post Millennial, Jan 18, 2021: Trudeau Liberals to launch new bureaucracy to regulate Canadians' social media content
MSN News, Jan 12, 2021: Did The FBI Know About The Capitol Riot Before It Happened?
CNS News, Jan 6, 2021: Twitter Pulls Trump Video Calling for Peace, Telling Capitol Protesters to ‘Go Home’
CBC, Jan 15, 2021: Ford ousts MPP from caucus over open letter pushing for end to COVID-19 lockdown
Anthony Furey in The Toronto Sun, Jan 18, 2021: Former Ontario chief medical officer sides with Roman Baber on lockdowns
Daily Mail, Jan 18, 2021: Germany to house Covid rule breakers in refugee camps as bodies pile up in Eastern hotspots
Newsweek, Mar 29, 2020: Wuhan COVID-19 Death Toll May Be in Tens of Thousands, Data on Cremations and Shipments of Urns Suggest
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What happens when you receive a ticket for violating a public health order? John takes us through the process. We also discuss a controversy in the church community that has those who follow the lockdown restrictions condemning those who oppose them.
Jan 8, 2021: Justice Centre to defend numerous individuals and faith communities issued $2300 tickets under BC public health orders
Jan 4, 2021: Justice Centre to defend Ontario churches targeted by police for church services
Culture Guard
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadow News, Jan 4, 2021: A Langley church fined second time for ignoring B.C.’s COVID ban on gatherings
Maple Ridge-Pitt Meadow News, Dec 22, 2020: As many as 19 Fraser Valley churches have defied a COVID-related ban on in-person worship
CBC, Dec 7, 2020: Open letter from Manitoba clergy blasts Springs Church, pastor for violating public health orders
Infogalactic: Black Death
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The Justice Centre has now sued Alberta, Manitoba and BC to end the lockdowns, with Saskatchewan and Ontario to follow soon. We discuss some of the expert evidence that we will be presenting in all five court actions. Also, John reads from a letter sent to the Justice Centre by someone whose mental health is being negatively impacted (to the point of suicidal thoughts) by the lockdowns.
Justice Centre News Release, Jan 8, 2021: Justice Centre files legal challenge against BC government for restrictions on peaceful protests and worship services
Justice Centre News Release, Jan 8, 2021: Justice Centre to defend numerous individuals and faith communities issued $2300 tickets under BC public health orders
Justice Centre News Release, Jan 4, 2021: Justice Centre to defend Ontario churches targeted by police for church services
Anthony Furey in the Toronto Sun, Jan 9, 2021: Canadian expert's research finds lockdown harms are 10 times greater than benefits
@Nusakan007 on Twitter, Jan 1, 2021: (video of police crashing Christmas gathering in Gatineau)
National Post, Jan 2, 2021: Viral video shows Gatineau police arresting two at New Year's gathering
Leo Knight in True North, Jan 5, 2021: This government overreach needs to end
FDA, Jan 4, 2021: Risk of False Results with the Curative SARS-Cov-2 Test for COVID-19: FDA Safety Communication
Life Site News, Dec 23, 2020: Asymptomatic transmission of COVID-19 didn’t occur at all, study of 10 million finds
Time, Jun 9, 2020: Unpacking the New WHO Controversy Over Asymptomatic COVID-19 Transmission
Market Watch, Jun 9, 2020: Wait... so, asymptomatic spread of the coronavirus is actually ‘very rare’?
BGR, Aug 31, 2020: New study may change what we know about asymptomatic coronavirus spreaders
Study referenced in BGR study
National Library of Medicine, Aug 2020: A study on infectivity of asymptomatic SARS-CoV-2 carriers
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We listen to an audio clip of the arrest of a young skater in Calgary for violating the lockdown measures, and discuss John's column about that incident. We also talk about the recent Alberta court action where the Justice Centre tried to get an injunction to limit the lockdown damage over Christmas and lost. The main court action is still to come.
Washington Examiner via MSN, Dec 21, 2020: VIDEO: Officers pulls Taser on ice hockey player after crowd breaks coronavirus restrictions
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Dec 21, 2020: Arresting hockey players harms public health
Calgary Police on Twitter: Statement on Rink Arrest
Joe Warmington in the Toronto Sun, Dec 15, 2020: Six 'mall cops' restrain one man after COVID violation
Justice Centre News Release, Dec 21, 2020: No injunction to save Christmas, but court action continues
Global News, Dec 21, 2020: Judge dismisses application to have some of Alberta’s COVID-19 restrictions suspended
Justice Centre News Release, Nov 12, 2020: Emergency room doctor successfully defends right to express opinion publicly
Dr. Deena Hinshaw Twitter
The Great Barrington Declaration
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British Columbia Premier John Horgan says there is no price on public safety. But the lockdown measures he and other leaders are forcing on us all are making us pay a very steep price indeed. Mr. Carpay has a big list of the costs paid by individuals and society as a whole.
Province of BC on Youtube, Dec 15, 2020: Premier Horgan - Live Media Availability, Dec 15 (quote at 5:05)
Justice Centre News Release, Dec 16, 2020: Court to hear challenge to Alberta government cancelling Christmas
John Carpay in Conservative Review, Dec 17, 2020: Chief medical officers are a bigger danger to Canadians' health than COVID
CPAC on Youtube, Mar 31, 2020: British Columbia update on COVID-19 – March 31, 2020 (quote at 34:07)
Dr. Claus Rinner in the Toronto Sun, Dec 14, 2020: Canada's current pandemic response isn't supported by the facts
Rebel News on Youtube, Dec 14, 2020: “Trash the PCR test”: Microbiologist Dr. Sucharit Bhakdi tells Drea Humphrey
The Globe and Mail, Dec 10, 2020: Public Health acknowledges errors in interpreting Alberta testing data inflated national positivity rate
CPAC on Youtube, Dec 14, 2020: Ontario health officials provide COVID-19 update – December 14, 2020 (quote at 22:05)
City News, Dec 14, 2020: COVID-19 vaccine prevents illness, not infection: Ontario health officials
CTV News, Dec 8, 2020: Ontarians could face restrictions if they refuse to get COVID-19 vaccine, health minister says
Justice Centre Report, Dec 3, 2020: Flying Blind--Governments’ hasty decisions to lock down Canadians while damaging public health and the economy (PDF)
Toronto Star, Dec 14, 2020: Star finds Canada Revenue agents provided incorrect information to CERB recipients — who are now being told they may have to pay the money back
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After discussing a clip from John's speech at a freedom rally in Calgary this past weekend, we delve into the Justice Centre's recent Court of Queen's Bench filing against the Alberta COVID lockdown.
Justice Centre on Youtube, Dec 9, 2020: John Carpay, Justice Centre President, guest speaking at Calgary Walk for Freedom Rally
Justice Centre News Release, Dec 5, 2020: Justice Centre takes Alberta to court to end lockdowns
Justice Centre Filing at the Court of Queen's Bench of Alberta (PDF)
Justice Centre News Release, Dec 10, 2020: Justice Centre files legal action against Manitoba lockdowns
Justice Centre Court Filing at The Queen's Bench, Winnipeg Centre (PDF)
Life Site News, Dec 7, 2020: Ontario Medical Officer deems coronavirus vaccine mandatory for ‘facility of movement’
CBC, Dec 3, 2020: Alberta planning COVID-19 field hospitals for 750 patients, internal document shows
Washington Examiner via MSN, Oct 10, 2020: WHO official urges world leaders to stop using lockdowns as primary virus control method
The Jewish Voice, Dec 7, 2020: Florida Requiring Labs to Reveal Cycle Threshold for COVID Tests, After Numerous Reports on False Positives
Zerohedge, Dec 6, 2020: Tested 'Positive' For COVID-19? Be Sure To Ask This Question
"In Canada, most labs set the limit of cycles to detect the virus’ genetic material, or RNA, to between 35 and 40 cycles, though some Ontario labs have “positivity” cut-offs as high as 45 cycles..."
National Post, Oct 2, 2020: When is a case of COVID still COVID? Critics suggest the gold-standard of testing could be too sensitive
Meghan Murphy in The Spectator, Dec 7, 2020: The COVID response shows the left is losing its way
Spencer Fernando, Dec 5, 2020: WATCH: Chrystia Freeland Thinks You’re Saving Too Much Money
Justice Centre News Release, Dec 8, 2020: Manitoba removes ban on drive-in church services after threat of court action
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John briefs us on the Justice Centre's report on the harms caused by the lockdowns in Canada. There are some surprises, including the finding that the number of deaths across the country has not increased compared to other years, despite the pandemic. We also touch briefly at the end on the newly released Justice Centre report focusing on Manitoba's COVID response.
Justice Centre News Release, Dec 3, 2020: Government data shows lockdowns more deadly than COVID-19
Justice Centre Report, Dec 3, 2020 (PDF): Flying Blind--Governments’ hasty decisions to lock down Canadians while damaging public health and the economy
PJ Media, Nov. 27, 2020: UPDATED: Johns Hopkins Study Saying COVID-19 Has 'Relatively No Effect on Deaths' in U.S. Spiked After Publication
Yanni Gu in The Johns Hopkins News-Letter (via the Internet Archive), Nov 22, 2020: A closer look at U.S. deaths due to COVID-19
Rex Murphy in The National Post, Nov 27, 2020: The showdown at the Barbecue Corral
Rebel News, Dec 2, 2020: Full Gospel Outreach Church FINED $14,000 for SINGING without masks in Saskatchewan
Global News, Nov 29, 2020: Hundreds of Calgarians protest against mandatory COVID-19 restrictions
Martin Kulldorff and Sunetra Gupta in the Toronto Sun, Nov 29, 2020: Canada's COVID-19 strategy is an assault on the working class
Justice Centre Press Release, Nov 30, 2020: Manitoba Government lockdowns violate Charter: legal analysis
CBC, Nov 23, 2020: Church minister fined twice for breaking Manitoba's public health order
Justice Centre Press Release, Dec 2, 2020: Justice Centre to seek injunction against Manitoba government to allow drive-in church services
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Governments across the country are bringing in harsh lockdown measures even though our health care system is not in danger of being overrun. Canadians are wondering whether they have any real rights at all. How does the Charter apply to this situation? What is the Justice Centre going to do about this, and when? We then look at an interesting court case, coming up December 2-4, that may end up repealing the current Federal Child Support Guidelines and replacing them with a more fair way to assign child support obligations following divorce.
John Carpay in the Western Standard, Nov 26, 2020: Kenney’s “not a lockdown” is very much one. And it’s more dangerous than COVID.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Nov 20, 2020: Grinch politicians threaten to steal Christmas
Andre Picard in The Globe and Mail, Nov 24, 2020: Jason Kenney’s ‘balanced approach’ is a fast-track to failure
CTV News, Nov 25, 2020: Ontario's top doctor 'did not lead' province's COVID-19 response, auditor finds
Washington Times, Nov 23, 2020: Forget lockdowns: At home self testing can work for COVID-19 containment
Sebastian Rushworth M.D., Nov 25, 2020: New evidence on the effectiveness of lockdown
Also good
Sebastian Rushworth M.D., Nov 6, 2020: How accurate are the covid tests?
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Nov 27, 2020: Court challenge may force re-write of inequitable Federal Child Support laws
Christopher Sarlo at The Fraser Institute, Nov 26, 2020: The Distribution of the Canada Child Benefit by Family Type and Income Level
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Jay Cameron, Justice Centre litigation manager, talks about Canada's proposed changes to its Medical Assistance in Dying (MAiD) laws, which do away with significant checks, balances and protections for the vulnerable. He says the new law is particularly insidious coming at a time when many of our senior citizens are suffering during the COVID lockdowns.
Justice Centre News Release, Nov 16, 2020: Justice Centre raises alarm over Bill C-7, links lockdowns to increased vulnerability of seniors
Canadian Parliament: (Bill C-7) An Act to amend the Criminal Code (medical assistance in dying)
Justice Centre Report, (PDF): The Danger of Undue Influence: The Right to Life of the Elderly and Infirm, and Physician’s Conscience Rights
LifeSiteNews, Feb 28, 2020: Trudeau moves to make Canada most permissive ‘euthanasia regime’ in the world
Canadian Conference of Caltholic Bishops, Oct 20, 2020: Statement by the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops to the re-tabling of Bill C-7
CanLII, Sep 11, 2019: Truchon c. Procureur général du Canada (French)
Jayde Jessome at Alexander Holburn (law firm) Sep 30, 2019: Truchon V. Procureur General-du-Canada: Superior Court of Quebec Finds Limiting Access to Medical Assistance in Dying (Maid) To End of Life Unconstitutional
Supreme Court of Canada: Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General)
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With governments around the country bringing in another round of COVID lockdown measures without demonstrably justifying them, we talk about the need for court action as the Justice Centre gets ready to go.
National Post, Nov 10, 2020: Manitoba moves into 'critical' COVID territory, imposes strict lockdowns to take effect on Thursday
CBC, Nov 10, 2020: Trudeau calls on premiers and mayors to 'do the right thing' as COVID caseloads rise
Calgary Herald, Nov 9, 2020: More than 70 Alberta doctors implore for 'sharp' lockdown; province reports another 644 cases (70 doctors)
Canadian Press via Toronto Star, Nov 10, 2020: ‘Circuit breaker:’ Alberta considering options as COVID-19 cases continue to surge (174 doctors)
NOTE: When we recorded the podcast we had not seen the public letter from the doctors to Premier Kenney. Eventually we did receive a copy which is now posted at the JCCF site.
Justice Centre, PDF: Open Letter from Alberta Doctors to Premier Jason Kenney
Justice Centre News Release, Nov 12, 2020: Premier Kenney urged to ignore “fearmongering” doctors who call for further Charter violations
CBC, Nov 9, 2020: Alberta physicians call for 'sharp' two-week lockdown to curb spread of COVID-19
CTV News, Nov 8, 2020: Health officials call for tougher COVID-19 restrictions in Alberta
Darren Marland's Twitter
Global News, Jun 6, 2020: ICU doctor sends stark reminder about COVID-19 with tweet showing Alberta ventilators
Michael Yeadon in Lockdown Sceptics, Sep 20, 2020: Lies, Damned Lies and Health Statistics – the Deadly Danger of False Positives
ZombieSlayer 78 on Youtube, Sep 17, 2020 : Dr Mike Yeadon on PCR tests & false positive rates
NPR, May 1, 2020: How Reliable Are COVID-19 Tests? Depends Which One You Mean
Cambridge Law Faculty on Youtube, Oct 2020: Government by decree - Covid-19 and the Constitution': Lord Sumption
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On the menu today is the Canadian military's proposal to set up a propaganda unit that advances "national interests by using defence activities to influence the attitudes, beliefs and behaviours of audiences" (oh joy...) and a round-up of the latest COVID news.
Ottawa Citizen, Nov 2, 2020: Canadian military wants to establish new organization to use propaganda, other techniques to influence Canadians
National Post, Oct 14, 2020: Forged letter warning about 'wolves on the loose' part of Canadian Forces propaganda gone awry
The Guardian, Mar 18, 2019: The Cambridge Analytica scandal changed the world – but it didn't change Facebook
The Economist, Jun 8, 2006: The plan to behead the prime minister
Yahoo Canada News, Jan 13, 2017: Toronto marks 18 years since army called in due to snow
The Last Refuge, Sep 5, 2020: President Obama Weaponized Government – Phase Two Was Positioned to Monetize Government
CTV News, Nov 8, 2013: Trudeau under fire for expressing admiration for China's 'basic dictatorship'
John Carpay in The Epoch Times, Nov 3, 2020: COVID Fearmongering With ‘Cases’ of Perfectly Healthy People
National Post, Oct 2, 2020: When is a case of COVID still COVID? Critics suggest the gold-standard of testing could be too sensitive
Brian Lilly in the Toronto Sun, Oct 29, 2020: Data doesn't support Dr. Williams' call to close for restaurants, gyms
Just the News, Nov 2, 2020: With delayed death counts, popular COVID tracking sites mislead public, fuel alarm
Postmedia, Oct 29, 2020: Conservative legal group challenges new COVID restrictions on group gatherings in Alberta
Alberta.ca, Oct 28, 2020: Herd immunity and the Great Barrington Declaration--Alberta’s Chief Medical Officer of Health on the right approach for Alberta
Society for Academic Freedom and Scholarship
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We talk about the latest Justice Centre case which involves transgendered activist Jessica Yaniv and a beauty pageant. Then we review the latest COVID news from around Canada, heading from Halloween to Christmas.
Justice Centre Press Release, Oct 26, 2020: Yaniv targets beauty pageant in new discrimination complaint
Justice Centre, Concluded Cases: Yaniv v. Various Waxing Salons
Canada Galaxy Pageants
New York Post, Oct 27, 2020: Transgender woman sues after being refused by beauty pageant
Rebel News, Oct 26, 2020: Jonathan Yaniv rejected from ladies beauty pageant, alleges injury to his “dignity” in new Human Rights Tribunal case
The Independent, Oct 26, 2020: Donald Trump Jr makes snide remark at trans woman reportedly suing beauty contest
CBC, Oct 26, 2020: Alberta imposes new social gathering restrictions after setting daily record for COVID-19 cases
Financial Post via MSN, Oct 26, 2020: A fresh wave of layoffs is pushing Albertans to the edge — and in danger of losing their homes
The Canadian Press via Toronto Star, Oct 27, 2020: Thanksgiving festivities affecting COVID-19 numbers in Ontario, Manitoba: officials
The Canadian Press via National Newswatch, Oct 27, 2020: COVID-19 death toll verges on 10,000 as second wave continues to surge (see url for former headline "Trudeau says pandemic really sucks..."
London Free Press, Oct 26, 2020: Crowded anti-lockdown protest in hard-hit Aylmer 'dangerous': Top doctor
CTV Edmonton, Oct 13, 2020: As many as 11,000 AHS jobs on the chopping block as government searches for savings
Toronto Sun, Oct 27, 2020: 'DISCRIMINATORY NATURE': Judicial review of Ontario strip club closure sought
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We talk about an open letter from a doctor to British Columbia's provincial health officer calling for more scientific honesty, and we also look at a couple of lawsuits overseas taking aim at the extent of the pandemic and the origins of the lockdowns.
Queen's Printer Ontario: COVID-19 (coronavirus) in Ontario
CBC, Oct 23, 2020: Ford hints at more regions heading into Stage 2 as Ontario reports 826 new COVID-19 cases
Global News, Oct 23, 2020: Winnipeg school divisions prepare for increased COVID-19 restrictions amid spike in cases
Global News, Oct 23, 2020: Manitoba municipal bylaw officers given authority to enforce coronavirus orders
killingontario.com: Open Letter: Dr Malthouse to Dr Henry
Bitchute, Oct 17, 2020: Doctors for Truth - Dr. Elke de Klerk, Netherlands
Note: the link below is to a reposted version of the Oct 5 video, deleted from Youtube, discussed in this podcast. Fuellmich speaks English. Spanish subtitles have been added.
Dr. Reiner Fuellmich on Youtube, Oct. 17, 2020: crímenes contra la humanidad - en español
CNBC, Oct 21, 2020: Astrazeneca shares turn negative after Brazilian health authority says volunteer in COVID vaccine study dies
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With W.H.O. no longer recommending lockdowns and the issuing of The Great Barrington Declaration, we let our host say "I told you so" because he's been advocating these positions since the beginning of the pandemic.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial: Reports of increasing COVID-19 cases ignore declining deaths
FEE, Oct 12, 2020: WHO Reverses Course, Now Advises Against Use of 'Punishing' Lockdowns
The Great Barrington Declaration
Unherd on Youtube, Oct 5, 2020: Dissenting scientists issue Covid-19 herd immunity declaration
Dr. Reiner Fuellmich on Youtube, Oct 3, 2020: Crimes against humanity (video on the preparation of a lawsuit in Germany)
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney on Facebook, Oct 13, 2020: Focusing on the broader health of Albertans
National Post, Oct 13, 2020: Herd immunity would save more lives than strict COVID-19 lockdown, study says
J. Edward Les in Medium, Oct 10, 2020: The Case of the President’s Virus
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John returns to the show to help us catch up on the COVID file as we look at the second wave situation in Quebec and Ontario, with the former bringing in strict lockdown measures based on the number of cases, not deaths. And we also discuss John's Post Millennial column about the impact of lockdown measures in developing nations.
Canadian Press via MSN, Sep 29, 2020: Montreal restaurateurs 'in shock' after provincial government orders 28-day closure
RAIR Foundation, Sep 9, 2020: Breaking: Canada forcibly removes and imprisons 'uncooperative' coronavirus-positive citizens at secret location (video)
Globe and Mail, Sep 2, 2020: Quebec City karaoke bar COVID-19 outbreak linked to cases in three schools
CBC, Sep 23, 2020: Quebec police won't be allowed to enter homes without consent or a warrant, public security minister says
Post Millennial, Oct 1, 2020: 'Telewarrants' now a reality in Quebec, allowing police to quickly break up gatherings
650 CKOM, Jul 7, 2020: Saskatchewan’s 15th COVID-19-related death was a person in their 20s
John Carpay in The Post Millennial via The Justice Centre, Oct 1, 2020: Lockdowns deadlier than COVID in developing nations
Oxfam, Apr 8, 2020: Half A Billion People Could Be Pushed Into Poverty By COVID-19
Oxfam, Jul 8, 2020: 12,000 people per day could die from Covid-19 linked hunger by end of year, potentially more than the disease, warns Oxfam
The Canadian Press via Toronto Star, Sep 6, 2020: Quebec police investigating online threats against unnamed elected official
Justice Centre Press Release, Apr 17, 2020: Trudeau and Premiers questioned about adverse consequences from government-imposed lockdowns
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Lindsay Shepherd, free speech fellow with the Justice Centre, joins us to talk about the 2020 Campus Freedom Index, on which she was the lead author. She tells us about her findings--some good, a lot bad--and shares a few interesting anecdotes of things she found along the way.
Justice Centre News Release, Sep 24, 2020: 2020 Campus Freedom Index – Universities choose ideological advocacy over free expression
The 2020 Campus Freedom Index
Campus Freedom Indexes from years past
Lindsay Shepherd on YouTube, Mar 30, 2018: GOODBYE TO THE LEFT
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Justice Centre litigation manager Jay Cameron talks about the 2-week mandatory quarantine orders across Canada for travelers arriving from abroad. The Centre has sent a legal warning letter to the Alberta Health Minister on behalf of a client who is trying to get the government to ease up on the restrictions.
Government of Alberta: Isolation requirements
Justice Centre, Sep 18, 2020 (PDF): Letter to Alberta Health Minister Tyler Shandro
Justice Centre News Release, Sep 22, 2020: Justice Centre warns Alberta Government that strict quarantine requirement is incarceration and unconstitutional
Justice Centre News Release, Sep 21, 2020: Justice Centre challenges Feds over arbitrary quarantines
Government of Canada News Release, Jun 30, 2020: Canada Extends Mandatory Requirements Under the Quarantine Act for Anyone Entering Canada
Forbes, Sep 2, 2020: Canada Extends Foreign Travel Ban And Coronavirus Quarantine Restrictions
Government of Canada: How to quarantine (self-isolate) at home when you may have been exposed to COVID-19 and have no symptoms
Forbes, Sep 14, 2020: Pennsylvania Coronavirus Restrictions Struck Down By Federal Court
AIER, Sep 20, 2020: Open Letter from Medical Doctors and Health Professionals to All Belgian Authorities and All Belgian Media
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Lawyer Marty Moore joins us to go over the latest Justice Centre report, which is on the Saskatchewan government's response to COVID-19. Entitled "The Unjustified Persistence of Lockdowns," much of this work can be applied to other provinces as well.
Justice Centre News Release, Sep 14, 2020: Saskatchewan Government lockdown measures violate Charter: legal analysis
Justice Centre Report (PDF): The Unjustified Persistence of Lockdowns--A Charter Analysis of Saskatchewan’s Response to COVID-19
CTV, Mar 29, 2020: Don't head to your cottage to wait out COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians warned
Regina Leader-Post, Sep 12, 2020: A roadmap to Saskatchewan's pandemic election campaign
National Post, Sep 17, 2020: Ontario cuts social gathering numbers in three regions, brings in $10,000 fines for rule violators
CBC video via MSN, Sep 15, 2020: 'We're prepared for the worst,' Ontario health minister says [COVID Fatigue mentioned a 1:10]
Time, Apr 30, 2020: Are You Experiencing COVID-19 'Caution Fatigue?' Here's What It Is, and How to Fight It
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We look back at a pre-COVID controversy in which nurses' unions fought against mandatory mask policies and won. Everyone seems to have forgotten about this, but obviously it is relevant to the situation today. Also, we talk about the growing body of evidence showing the lockdowns were ineffective.
Alex Berenson in Threadreader, Aug 7, 2020: "The Ontario arbitration fight about masks is really stunning..."
CBC, Jan 8, 2014: Nurses gear up for fight over mandatory flu shots or masks
CBC, Sep 10, 2015: Union says Ontario nurses can't be forced to wear masks in flu season
CBC, Dec 4, 2019: B.C. nurses no longer need to get flu vaccine or wear masks, can rely on 'professional judgment'
CanLII, Dec 16, 2015: Bloorview School Authority v Canadian Union of Public Employees, Local 4400
CanLII, Nov 9,2016: William Osler Health System v Ontario Nurses’ Association, 2016
New York Post, Jun 6, 2020: WHO reverses position on face masks as coronavirus cases climb
Donald L. Luskin in The Wall Street Journal, Sep 1, 2020: The Failed Experiment of Covid Lockdowns
Daily Mail, Jul 23, 2020: Lockdowns DON'T work, study claims: Researchers say stay-at-home orders made no difference to coronavirus deaths around the world - but prior health levels DID
Lancet via EClinicalMedicine, Jul 21, 2020: A country level analysis measuring the impact of government actions, country preparedness and socioeconomic factors on COVID-19 mortality and related health outcomes
Irish Times, Sep 2, 2020: German lockdown was too harsh says health minister
Associated Press via USA Today, Sep 1, 2020: South Florida restaurants and casinos reopen as governor vows no more COVID-19 shutdowns
CBC, Sep 9, 2020: Alberta won't 'micromanage' businesses as COVID-19 infections climb: Kenney
Justice Centre News Release, Sep 9, 2020: Court ruling upholds Alberta bylaw that bans trailer signs on private land
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Will the loss of freedom in Canada become permanent following the pandemic? Is it already permanent? We discuss possible remedies to this reduction of Charter rights and freedoms which is based on fear of COVID, a fear that governments and the media have stoked for months. Perhaps change will come when society fears the lockdown measures more than the virus.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Sep 1, 2020: COVID restrictions to Charter freedoms appear to be permanent
Amazon.ca: Escape from Freedom by Erich Fromm
RCI, Jul 21, 2020: Drug overdose deaths far exceed COVID-19 in British Columbia
South China Morning Post, Sep 2, 2020: Coronavirus death rate may be as bad – or worse – than for Spanish flu pandemic
Washington Post via National Post, Sep 1, 2020: 'It never went away': What the 1918 flu can tell us about when life might return to 'normal'
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jun 26, 2020: Jerry Dunham was killed by the lockdown—not by COVID-19
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 17, 2020: Trudeau and Premiers questioned about adverse consequences from government-imposed lockdowns
Global News, Sep 1, 2020: ‘I feel for parents’: Dr. Hinshaw regrets confusing COVID-19 orders as schools reopen
Justice Centre News Release, Aug 26, 2020: COVID Legislature Ticket Dropped; Complaint Submitted Regarding Alberta Sheriffs
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Lawyer Lisa Bildy joins us to talk about the Justice Centre's recent action filed against the Ontario government over lockdown rules restricting relatives from visiting family members in long-term care.
Justice Centre News Release, Aug 25, 2020: Ford government sued after months of lockdown of seniors in long-term care
Justice Centre Court filing (PDF): VINCENZINA DE SAO JOSÉ, personally and as litigation guardian for MAFALDA MAIONE, and SUSAN MILLS, personally and as litigation guardian for BARBARA MILLS Applicants - and - ONTARIO (CHIEF MEDICAL OFFICER OF HEALTH and MINISTER OF LONG-TERM CARE) Respondents
Justice Centre News Release, Jul 17, 2020: Family members to launch lawsuit against Ford government for violating seniors’ Charter rights
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 24, 2020: Court action pending if governments continue to deny visitors to long-term care homes
Community Legal Education Ontario: Every Resident - Bill of Rights for people who live in Ontario long-term care homes
Toronto Sun, Jul 23, 2020: Families still fighting to see their loved ones
Ontario NDP, Jul 20, 2020: NDP MPP Gretzky tables motion, urges Ford to create COVID-19 Essential Caregiver Strategy
CBC, May 26, 2020: Ontario long-term care homes in scathing report could face charges, says Ford
Supreme Court of Canada, Sep 10, 1999: New Brunswick (Minister of Health and Community Services) v. G. (J.)
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Our guest law professor Bruce Pardy discusses his article "Public Universities, Speech Policies, and the Law: Fourteen Maxims." He defines the issues and clears up some common misconceptions about free speech and freedom in general for academics, administrators and students on campuses in Canada.
Queen's University: Bruce Pardy, Professor
Bruce Pardy in SSRN, Aug 20, 2020: Public Universities, Speech Policies, and the Law: Fourteen Maxims
Jordan Peterson in Thinkspot, Aug 28, 2019: The Queens University Talk
Below are the Fourteen Maxims copied from Pardy's article:
- ‘‘Freedom of expression” and ‘‘academic freedom” are distinct legal ideas
- Freedom of expression is a negative right, whereas academic freedom is both negative and positive
- Universities have no legal rationale to restrict the content of speech of its faculty or students, who are already restrained by the law
- No university policy on the content of speech is necessary for the university to impose no restrictions on the content of speech
- Simple policies protect free speech
- Wordy policies create the potential to limit speech
- Universities require ‘‘time, place, and manner” rules to protect expression
- Universities have no justification for imposing security fees on any speaker or lecture
- Government directives can be simple and have the force of law
- Government directives that require each university to develop its own policy on free speech invite policies that restrict the content of speech
- There is no right without a remedy
- Jurisprudence on the application of the Charter to speech issues at public universities is a dog’s breakfast.
- For most university speech issues, the Charter is a red herring
- Some free speech disputes are about unequal application of rules rather than ‘‘freedom of expression” itself
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Columnist and social commentator Barbara Kay discusses the situation that led to her resignation from the National Post, circumstances that parallel problems in legacy media newsrooms everywhere. She also speaks about some of the issues she continues to write about in new media, like the transgender movement and its impact on women.
Barbara Kay in the Post Millennial, Jul 24, 2020: Why I'm leaving the National Post
Rex Murphy in The National Post, Jun 1, 2020: Canada is not a racist country, despite what the Liberals say
Vanmala Subramaniam in The National Post, Jun 2, 2020: Before you declare Canada is not a racist country, do your homework
Zi-Ann Lum in HuffPost, Jun 6, 2020: Systemic Racism Exists In Canada. It’s A Fact, Not An Opinion
Variety, Jun 7, 2020: Embattled New York Times Opinion Page Editor James Bennet Resigns
Philadelphia Inquirer, Jun 6, 2020: Stan Wischnowski resigns as The Philadelphia Inquirer’s top editor
Barbara Kay in The Post Millennial, Jul 24, 2020: BOOK REVIEW--The End of Gender by Debra Soh
Youtube, Dec 21, 2011: Barbara Kay on Institutionalized Feminism and Misandry
BBC, Mar 1, 2020: NHS gender clinic 'should have challenged me more' over transition
Fox News, Feb 18, 2020: Female HS track star says lawsuit to overturn Conn. transgender athlete policy 'absolutely necessary'
Daily Mail, Aug 4, 2020: MSNBC producer quits with scathing letter calling the news network a 'cancer' that 'stokes division', 'blocks diversity of thought' and 'amplifies fringe voices' for the sake of ratings
Red State, Aug 5, 2020: New Gallup Poll Delivers Devastating Indictment of News Outlets by an Overwhelming Majority of Respondents
The Western Journal, Jul 24, 2020: Nicholas Sandmann Announces Settlement of His Giant Lawsuit Against Washington Post
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Why are mask laws being brought in now, after we've flattened the curve, and after the pandemic has turned out to be far less deadly than originally projected? We talk about this and other COVID-19 matters. Also, the Albertan John provides a short report on his holiday to British Columbia during which, he's happy to say, his vehicle did not get vandalized by those who believe people should stay home during the pandemic.
City of Calgary: COVID-19 - Face Coverings Bylaw
Global News, Jul 30, 2020: Edmonton city council passes bylaw to mandate masks in all indoor public spaces
AFP via Yahoo News, Jul 30, 2020: No country for face masks: Nordics brush off mouth covers
Just the News, Aug 2, 2020: After 6 months without lockdown, Sweden's COVID-19 deaths, infections bottom out
CTV, Aug 4, 2020: Alberta Grade 4-12 students, teachers will be required to wear masks in schools this fall
Canadian Press, Aug 3, 2020: COVID-19 conspiracies creating a ‘public health crisis’ in Canada, experts say
CTV, Aug 4, 2020: Even if there's a vaccine, pandemic may persist for years to come: Tam
Globe and Mail, Aug 4, 2020: 7 in 10 Canadians signal support for new lockdown measures if COVID-19 resurges
Calgary Sun, Aug 4, 2020: Active COVID-19 cases show a decline as province reaches grim milestone of 200 deaths
(British study) Sky News, Aug. 8, 2020: Coronavirus: For every three COVID-19 deaths, lockdown may have caused another two
CTV News, Aug 4, 2020: Alberta man calls out B.C. premier after vehicle vandalized in Kamloops
(Added after initial posting because it deals with Canadian case law on masks) Alex Berenson in Threadreader, Aug 7, 2020: "The Ontario arbitration fight about masks is really stunning..."
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Jay Cameron, lawyer and litigation manager with the Justice Centre, is featured on the show talking about the federal Liberal gun ban passed on May 1 without Parliamentary oversight. It's going to court and it will be a landmark case.
Justice Centre News Release, Jul 13, 2020: Justice Centre to apply to intervene to stop Trudeau’s firearm confiscation
The Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights website
National Post, Jun 3, 2020: Liberal gun ban quietly expanded, potentially putting owners unknowingly on wrong side of the law
Lorne Gunter in the Toronto Sun, Jun 6, 2020: Liberals and RCMP have been quietly adding to the gun ban list
Liberal.ca: Gun Control--Our Platform
Daily Mail, Jun 21, 2020: Nova Scotia shooter 'may have been a RCMP undercover agent' after he withdrew $475,000 in cash at a Brink's office - something normal bank customers cannot do - days before he killed 22 in 13-hour rampage
The Gun Blog: Liberal Gun Bans
Justice Centre News Release, Jul 6, 2020: Federal Government violates Charter mobility rights by refusing passport applications
Justice Centre News Release, Jul 17, 2020: Family members to launch lawsuit against Ford government for violating seniors’ Charter rights
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We talk about The Justice Centre's Charter Analysis on British Columbia's COVID-19 response and also about that province's health officer Bonnie Henry who has become something of a media star.
Justice Centre News Release, Jul 9, 2020: BC Government challenged over violating Charter freedoms by COVID-19 lockdown measures
Justice Centre Report, Jul 8, 2020: Benefits assumed, harms ignored--A Charter Analysis of British Columbia’s Response to COVID-19 (PDF)
New York Times, Jun 5, 2020: The Top Doctor Who Aced the Coronavirus Test
National Post, Jun 28, 2020: In an age of COVID villains, an unlikely hero has emerged: B.C.'s Dr. Bonnie Henry
Infotel, Jul 11, 2020: Photo of 7-year-old Dr. Bonnie Henry featured in Science World's latest campaign
CBC, Jul 16, 2020: June was the worst month for overdose deaths in B.C. history
Chris Selley in The National Post, Jun 16, 2020: Making people suffer this long under lockdown is something we may someday regret
Reuters via US News, Jul 14, 2020: British Columbia Province Forecasts C$12.5 Billion Operating Deficit in 2020/21
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jun 26, 2020: Jerry Dunham was killed by the lockdown—not by COVID-19
HuffPost, Jul 7, 2020: No COVID-19 Cases In B.C. Linked To Black Lives Matter Protests, Says Dr. Bonnie Henry
Vancouver Sun, Jul 7, 2020: COVID-19: B.C. long-term care facilities rocked by six more deaths
Denise McAllister in Life Site News, Jul 20, 2020: Coronavirus hysteria is needlessly traumatizing an entire generation of children
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This episode leads off with a discussion about the Charter freedom implications of mandatory mask policies. Later, John explains how the Law Society of Alberta disregards the Charter freedoms of Leighton Grey, a lawyer who's been cancel-cultured because he criticized Black Lives Matter.
OCLA, Apr 2020: Masks Don’t Work: A review of science relevant to COVID-19 social policy by Denis G. Rancourt (PDF)
Montreal Gazette, Jul 13, 2020: Starting Saturday, masks will be mandatory in Quebec's indoor public spaces
CBC, Jun 17, 2020: Mandatory mask laws are spreading in Canada
Global News, May 14, 2020: Public mask program to start in Alberta at the end of the month: Kenney
Fox News via New York Post, May 28, 2020: Healthy people should wear masks only if caring for coronavirus patients, WHO says
Technocracy, Jun 19, 2020: Updated: The Miserable Pseudo-Science Behind Face Masks, Social Distancing And Contact Tracing
The Blaze, May 28, 2020: Fauci changes tune, now says second COVID-19 wave may never happen — and mask-wearing is symbolic
iPolitics, Jul 14, 2020: MPs force release of docs about Dr. Tam’s U-turn on mask advice
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jul 10, 2020: Alberta Law Society embraces politically correct cancel culture
CBC, Jun 19, 2020: Lawyer who posted Black Lives Matter 'leftist lie' video resigns from Alberta judicial vetting committee
CBC, Jun 23, 2020: Alberta government won't apologize for appointee critics say made racist, anti-Semitic posts
Open Society Foundations, Jul 13, 2020: Open Society Foundations Announce $220 Million for Building Power in Black Communities
Summit News, Jul 14, 2020: Soros Foundation Announces It Is 'Doubling Down' On Funding "Black-led Justice Organizations"
New York Post, Jun 25, 2020: Black Lives Matter co-founder describes herself as ‘trained Marxist’
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Our guest this week is law professor Bruce Pardy, discussing his recent column in the Financial Post where he identifies Critical Theory as one of the causes of the current social upheaval. Knowing the basics of Critical Theory will help you understand why it's often impossible to succeed by using reason and logic when arguing with the radicals.
Bruce Pardy in the Financial Post, Jun 26, 2020: Apocalyptic science: How the West is destroying itself
Queen's University: Bruce Pardy, Professor
Youtube, Mar 11, 2020: Bruce Pardy at the Runnymede Society--The Civil War Inside the Law and the Side the Law Schools Are On
Helen Pluckrose, James A. Lindsay and Peter Boghossian in AREO Magazine, Oct 2, 2018: Academic Grievance Studies and the Corruption of Scholarship
New Discourses Website
Amazon.ca: Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybody by Helen Pluckrose and James A. Lindsay
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We discuss the Alberta government's Bills 10 and 24, the latter coming into force just last week. These new laws give even more sweeping powers to the government, in times of medical emergencies and beyond. John also describes the sad case of Jerry Dunham, who died because of the lockdown. And finally, we talk about the current cancel culture frenzy.
Justice Centre Press Release, Jun 25, 2020: Justice Centre challenges Alberta’s new Bill 24 as one more dangerous, authoritarian law
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 18, 2020: Justice Centre fights for media freedom in court today
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jun 26, 2020: Jerry Dunham was killed by the lockdown—not by COVID-19
Go Fund Me: Angels for Atlin & Reydian (fundraiser for Jerry "Ched" Dunham's children)
Now Toronto, Apr 28, 2020: 35 cardiac patients have died while waiting for surgeries; Ontario to detail sector-specific reopening guidelines this week
The Chronicle Herald, Jun 15, 2020: Emergency cabinet powers under the microscope in P.E.I.
CBC, May 5, 2020: Police in N.L. now have sweeping powers to enforce pandemic public health orders
Justice Centre New Release, Jun 24, 2020: Court action pending if governments continue to deny visitors to long-term care homes
Justice Centre, COVID stories, Jun 29, 20202: Harm is being done to the young and disabled as well
The Province, Jun 25, 2020: Kenney speechwriter under fire for 2013 essay calling residential schools a 'bogus genocide story'
Paul Bunner in C2C Journal, Oct 26, 2013: The "Genocide" That Failed
Amazon.ca: SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police (The Laws of Social Justice Book 1) Kindle Edition by Vox Day
CBC, Jun 26, 2020: Kenney speechwriter said homosexuality is 'socially destructive' and called First Nation an oppressive regime
Rick Bell in the Calgary Sun, Oct 27, 2017: Catholics don't teach spousal rape. Get it.
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We discuss the latest report from the Justice Centre, called "Unprecedented and Unjustified," which provides a Charter analysis of Ontario’s Response to COVID-19. John urges everyone to let their elected representatives know what they think of the lockdown measures that have caused so much harm, and demand they be lifted immediately.
The Justice Centre, Published Reports, Jun 22, 2020: Unprecedented and Unjustified: A Charter Analysis of Ontario’s Response to COVID-19
The Justice Centre, Published Reports, May 13, 2020: No longer demonstrably justified: An Analysis of Alberta’s COVID-19 Modelling
Penn State News, Jun 22, 2020: Initial COVID-19 infection rate may be 80 times greater than originally reported
Foundation for Economic Education, Jun 12, 2020: NPR: "Mounting Evidence" Suggests COVID Not As Deadly as Thought. Did the Experts Fail Again?
Worldometer: Coronavirus
NPR, May 28, 2020: Antibody Tests Point To Lower Death Rate For The Coronavirus Than First Thought
Canadian Press via The National Post, Jun 24, 2020: Fines from 'ugly ticketing pandemic' top $13 million, study finds
Lang Michener LLP InBrief via McMillan.ca, Summer 2010: Contrived Ignorance: Wilful Blindness
Kaylee McGhee in the Washington Examiner, Jun 8, 2020: Infuriating: We may have shut down the country for nothing
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John calls upon Canada's religious leaders to stop blindly accepting government restrictions on religious freedom. The claims made in March 2020 about COVID-19 have now proven to be false, and those who love truth need to look at the facts, rather than be governed by fear. We then speak about ending the neglect and abuse of the elderly in long-term care homes.
John Carpay in the Epoch Times via the Justice Centre, Jun 9, 2020: Canada’s Religious Leaders Should Stop Tolerating Unjustified Lockdown
WebMD, May 31, 2020: CBC, Jun 14, 2020: COVID-19 Death Rate Drops, Still Deadly to Seniors
Justice Centre COVID-19 Lockdown Stories
CDC: 2019-2020 U.S. Flu Season: Preliminary Burden Estimates
CBC, May 26, 2020: Catholics can return to church in June under new guidelines issued by Alberta bishops
Brietbart, May 11, 2020: Epidemiologist Slams Disgraced U.K. Scientist’s Coronavirus Model: 'Grave Scientific Misconduct'
CBC, Jun 14, 2020: Rise in opioid deaths serves as reminder COVID-19 isn't Canada's only health crisis
Vancouver Courier, Jun 8, 2020: No COVID-19 deaths in BC since Friday
Garen Staglin in Forbes, Jun 8, 2020: Job Loss, Suicide And Substance Abuse: A Watershed Moment
John Carpay in the Post Millennial via The Justice Centre, Jun 15, 2020: Visits to those suffering neglect in care homes must be allowed to resume
Global News, Jun 12, 2020: Coronavirus: Military deployment to Quebec, Ontario long-term care homes extended to June 26
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jun 5, 2020: Canadian press freedom is under threat by Trudeau government
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Justice Centre lawyer Lisa Bildy talks about her legal work in Ontario during the last few weeks of the pandemic, including peaceful assembly and freedom of religion cases. We also talk about the mistreatment of seniors in long term care facilities, and get some background on Lisa herself as she tells us what motivates her to work with the Justice Centre.
Lisa Bildy on Twitter
Justice Centre News Release, May 19, 2020: Ford government amends prohibition on gatherings to permit drive-in religious services
Justice Centre News Release, May 28, 2020: Orthodox Jewish community members to launch Charter challenge against Ford government for violating freedom of religion and peaceful assembly
Global News, Jun 8, 2020: Coronavirus: What you can and cannot do in Ontario amid Phase 2 of reopening
CBC, Jun 9, 2020: Ontario's Doug Ford says he relies on COVID-19 experts, but his government won't identify them
Justice Centre COVID-19 Lockdown Stories
Justice Centre News Release, Jun 8, 2020: Ontario government warned that isolating seniors is elder abuse and violates the Charter
Ottawa Citizen, Jun 9, 2020: ByWard Market pizzeria owner says he'll fight patio fine
Huffington Post, Jun 8, 2020: Trudeau Defends Joining Ottawa Anti-Racism Protest Despite Urging Social Distancing
City News 1130, Jun 7, 2020: Former UBC men's basketball assistant coach faces backlash for liking controversial tweet
Barbara Kay in the National Post, Jun 9, 2020: U of A professor holds the line on free expression
nonviolent-conflict.org (PDF): The Power of the Powerless, Vaclav Havel, October 1978
Daily Mail, Jun 7, 2020: White police officers and community members wash the feet of black faith leaders in North Carolina to 'express humility and love'
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A short while ago, police were handing out tickets with enormous fines to those who violated lockdown orders and encroached on social distancing regulations. But in recent protests against racism, it's like the social distancing thing never happened, and Canada’s politicians are perfectly fine with that. This double standard is a dangerous rejection of the rule of law. We also discuss freedom of the press after Rebel Media reporter Keean Bexte gets tossed from a Trudeau press conference.
CBC, May 31, 2020: Thousands in Vancouver rally against police violence as George Floyd protests shake U.S.
CBC, May 30, 2020: Thousands rally in Toronto to protest racism in wake of the death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet
Globe and Mail, May 31, 2020: Montreal police use pepper spray, tear gas at George Floyd protest after they say projectiles thrown
The Post Millennial, Jun 1, 2020: Dr. Tam says go out and protest, just don't yell
KSDK, Jun 4, 2020: March held in St. Louis to honor retired police captain David Dorn
CBC via MSN, May 30, 2020: Family pleads with hospital to see terminal cancer patient 'while he can still talk'
Justice Centre: COVID-19 Lockdown Stories
Justice Centre, May 26, 2020: Rally-goers at Alberta Legislature Grounds take $1,200 COVID tickets to court
National Post, Apr 25, 2020: Ford calls anti-lockdown protesters 'reckless' as he unveils new support for front-line workers
Matt Walsh Twitter Thread, May 31,2020: A thread about how protesting during a pandemic was described when conservatives were doing it
John Carpay in The Post Millennial via Justice Centre, Jun 1, 2020: End the lockdown for the sake of compassion
Global News, May 28, 2020: More Canadians are dying of drug overdoses — and coronavirus is to blame
Global News, May 28, 2020: Critics describe Premier Jason Kenney’s COVID-19 speech as ‘Trumpian’
Justice Centre, Jun 3, 2020: Trudeau warned over violating Charter freedom of the press
Washington Post via The Telegraph, Jun 2, 2020: Asked about Trump's handling of protests, Trudeau takes long pause, avoids direct criticism
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John reports on a conference call he participated in with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney and Chief Medical Officer Deena Hinshaw, along with faith leaders from around the province. He wonders why the government relaunch and re-opening rules allow restaurants so much more freedom than houses of worship.
Justice Centre News Release, May 19, 2020: Kenney challenged on unscientific and arbitrary violations of Charter freedoms
Don Braid in the Calgary Herald, May 27, 2020: Kenney begins to normalize COVID-19 as a risk mainly to the elderly, almost zero danger to the young
Medicine Hat News, May 22, 2020: Group claims churches facing rules that other places of gathering aren’t
Justice Centre News Release, May 19, 2020: Ford government amends prohibition on gatherings to permit drive-in religious services
The Blaze, May 22, 2020: President Trump orders states to allow church services immediately: 'If they don't do it, I will override the governors'
Global News, May 26, 2020: Military teams raise concerns about conditions at Ontario care homes
Globe and Mail, May 27, 2020: Military report reveals critical care gaps in Quebec nursing homes
Neil Rau, Susan Richardson, Martha Fulford and Dominik Mertz in the National Post, May 21, 2020: We are infectious disease experts. It's time to lift the COVID-19 lockdowns
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, May 23, 2020: The politicians were wrong—predictions on coronavirus deaths were wild exaggerations
The Post Millennial, May 22, 2020: Ford says Ontario businesses can refuse service to those who refuse to wear a face mask
True North Wire, May 20, 2020: Toronto doctor says partnering on a vaccine with China puts Canadians in danger
The Post Millennial Facebook, May 22, 2020: Trudeau Announces Tracking App
The Verdict, May 11, 2020: Coronavirus digital health passport to be supplied to 15 countries
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Justice Centre lawyer Marty Moore has co-written two papers on the issue of conversion therapy bans and recently appeared before a Calgary city council committee considering a ban. In this show he discusses concerning actions by Calgary City Councillors and the constitutional concerns with City of Calgary's proposed bylaw: it's vague, it's broad, and it violates Canadians’ rights and freedoms.
Justice Centre Report, Apr 28, 2020: City of Calgary’s proposed “Conversion Therapy” Bylaw: An Overbroad and Arbitrary Violation of Calgarian’s Individual Liberties
Justice Centre Report, May 12, 2020: Unconscionable and Unconstitutional Bill C-8’s Attempt to Dictate Choices Concerning Sexuality and Gender
City of Calgary Committee Meeting, May 13, 2020: SPC on Community and Protective Services
CBC, May 14, 2020: Council committee unanimously approves conversion therapy ban bylaw
Community-Based Research Centre and Kris Wells: Conversion therapy in Canada: The roles and responsibilities of municipalities
Kris Wells Twitter: Pinned Tweet
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We discuss the Justice Centre's newly released report called "No longer demonstrably justified," looking at the wildly inaccurate predictions the Alberta government is using as a basis to violate our Charter freedoms.
Justice Centre Report, May 13, 2020: No Longer Demonstrably Justified--An Analysis of Alberta’s COVID-19 Modelling
Justice Centre News Release, May 14, 2020: Lockdown no longer a “demonstrably justified” violation of Charter freedoms
Edmonton Journal, May 9, 2020: Edmonton man challenges $1,200 COVID-19 ticket over demonstration at legislature
Justice Centre News Release, May 8, 2020: Alberta man challenges $1,200 COVID ticket over peaceful assembly and expression at legislature
Alberta Government: COVID-19 info for Albertans
CNN, Mar 17, 2020: US, UK coronavirus strategies shifted following UK epidemiologists' ominous report
USA Today, Apr 8, 2020: A bridge between life and death: Most COVID-19 patients put on ventilators will not survive
White House, Apr 7, 2020: Remarks by President Trump, Vice President Pence, and Members of the Coronavirus Task Force in Press Briefing
Your Alberta on Youtube, May 8, 2020: Update on COVID-19 (time stamped to begin at 9:16)
Justice Centre: Trudeau and Premiers questioned about adverse consequences from government-imposed lockdowns (Letters and Responses)
Fraser Institute, Dec 10, 2019: Waiting Your Turn: Wait Times for Health Care in Canada, 2019 Report
Fraser Nelson in The Spectator (UK), May 4, 2020: Sweden tames its ‘R number’ without lockdown
Vice, May 4, 2020: What It's Like Living in One of the Only Countries to Adopt Herd Immunity
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John Carpay tells us the Justice Centre is preparing a report, still in the draft stage, analyzing the Alberta government's response to the COVID-19 pandemic. If rights and freedoms are suspended in Canada, the constitution requires that politicians demonstrably justify their actions.
Justice Centre News Release, May 5, 2020: Actual data seems to disprove government projections
CBC, May 4, 2020: Patients heading back to Alberta operating rooms for delayed elective surgeries
Toronto Star, Apr 7, 2020: Alberta has revealed its COVID-19 projections. Province expects between 400 and 3,100 deaths in ‘probable scenario’
AP via PBS, Apr 9, 2020: Canada unlikely to return to normal until there is a COVID-19 vaccine
The Post Millennial, May 6, 2020: Rebel News sues PMO over Question Period favouritism, blacklisting of reporters
Daily Mail, May 5, 2020: Government scientist Neil Ferguson, 51 - whose death toll projections sparked lockdown - QUITS after admitting he allowed married mistress, 38, to break stay-at-home rules to visit him for trysts
Crime Online, Apr 22, 2020: Idaho ‘PARK-MOM’ hauled off in handcuffs after refusing to leave playground with kids! [VIDEO]
PJ Media, May 3, 2020: The Coronavirus Death Rate Is MUCH Lower Than the Estimates Justifying the Lockdowns...
AIER, May 4, 2020: Elvis Was King, Ike Was President, and 116,000 Americans Died in a Pandemic
Project Veritas, May 1, 2020: BREAKING: Funeral Directors in COVID-19 Epicenter Doubt Legitimacy of Deaths Attributed to Pandemic, Fear Numbers are 'Padded'
Justice Centre, May 7, 2020: The issue of mandatory and forced vaccination in light of COVID-19
Justice Centre News Release, May 2, 2020: New Charter challenge to Ford government restrictions on drive-in church services
Justice Centre News Release, May 8, 2020: Alberta man challenges $1,200 COVID ticket over peaceful assembly and expression at legislature
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We are getting more data on the COVID-19 virus daily, and some medical doctors are now publicly challenging the idea that the lockdown is still necessary and beneficial. The onus is on politicians to justify their violations of our Charter freedoms.
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 29, 2020: Chief Medical Officers questioned on lockdown’s adverse health impacts
Global News, Apr 24. 2020: B.C. woman with disability dies alone in hospital due to COVID-19 visitor restrictions
KGET-TV 17 Bakersfield, Facebook video: LIVE: Local doctor from Accelerated Urgent Care gives his take on COVID-19 in Kern County
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Bitchute, Apr 26, 2020: Dr. Erickson COVID-19 Briefing
Summit News, Apr 28, 2020: YouTube Censors Viral Video of Doctors Criticizing ‘Stay-at-Home’ Order
Report sulle caratteristiche dei pazienti deceduti positivi a COVID-19 in Italia Il presente report è basato sui dati aggiornati al 17 Marzo 2020 (pdf)
Randall Denley in the National Post: The truth about long-term care outbreaks isn't really about 'greedy' owners and mistreated staff
Financial Gazette, Apr 24, 2020: YouTube Bans Coronavirus Videos That Contradict WHO Advice
Gateway Pundit, Apr 21, 2020: Here We Go... Corrupt WHO Warns People to Get Used to “A New Way of Living” with Continued Lockdowns
CTV News, Apr 24, 2020: Ontario takes 'extraordinary step' to give police list of all COVID-19 patients
Rebel News, Apr 27, 2020: Fight the Fines case #4 — UPDATE: Pat McHenry's $880 social distancing ticket now $1,255!
Daily Wire, Apr 27, 2020: AG Barr Directs DOJ To Go After States, Localities Violating Civil Liberties Over Coronavirus
Justice Centre, Apr 20, 2020: Saskatchewan Government reverses course, allows drive-in religious services
Justice Centre, Press Release, Apr 20, 2020: Constitutional Court Action Pending Against Alberta’s Bill 10
Edmonton Journal, Apr 25, 2020: UCP going 'back to the drawing board' on controversial Bill 10, Kenney says
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We discuss a letter sent by the Justice Centre to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada's ten Premiers asking them to reveal their models and reasons for the extreme disruption of the nation's life--social and economic--during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to our constitution, the onus is on the government to justify the suspension of our civil liberties.
Justice Centre: Letter to the Prime Minister and Premiers
Yahoo News, Apr 17, 2020: Sunlight destroys virus quickly, new govt. tests find, but experts say pandemic could last through summer
Los Angeles Times via MSN, Apr 22, 2020: Where are the strokes and the heart attacks?' Doctors worry as patients avoid ERs
CBC, Apr 7, 2020: Modelling suggests as many as 800,000 COVID-19 infections could sweep Alberta, Premier Jason Kenney says
Citizen Free Press, Apr 20, 2020: 146 people test positive at Boston shelter – Yet not a single one was exhibiting any symptoms...
Globe and Mail, Apr 19, 2020: Nova Scotia mass shooter was a denturist with an obsession for policing
The Canadian Press via Global News, Apr 15, 2020: Harsh fines and policing don’t protect people from COVID-19, criminologists say
CCLA, Apr 21, 2020: Policing Pandemic Remedies: Too many COVID charges, too many tickets, too many fines
Rebel News, Apr 18, 2020: “Social distancing” police fined a man $1,200 for feeding homeless people
CBC, Apr 17, 2020: B.C. trial lawyers warn COVID-19 closures creating crisis in court system
WPLG Local 10 (Florida): Need for free food during coronavirus pandemic ‘has only gotten worse,' commissioner says
Donald J. Trump on Youtube, Apr 20, 2020: "Let them eat ice cream - Nancy Antoinette"
Robert M. Sauer and Donald S. Siegel in the Jerusalem Post, Mar 29, 2020: It is time to end this misguided social experiment, get back to work!
Jonathan Kay in the National Post, Apr 16, 2020: We are past the stage of needless authoritarian health measures
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Are the measures taken by governments to limit the spread of COVID-19 too drastic? Do we risk causing more harm than we prevent? We face all sorts of unintended consequences as we deal with the social and economic fallout from the pandemic.
John Carpay in the Post Millenial, Apr 10, 2020: The cost of the coronavirus cure could be deadlier than the disease
National Post, Apr 9, 2020: Coronavirus live updates: Life won't return to normal until we have a vaccine — 12 to 18 months, Trudeau says
Kelowna Now, Apr 13, 2020: VIDEO: '#EndTheLockdown' trends on Twitter following Vancouver quarantine protest
Globe and Mail, Apr 11, 2020: Coroner, health authorities and police launch investigations into Montreal nursing home after 31 seniors die
KSBW8, Apr 7, 2020: Curve Ball: New California antibody study could point to possible herd immunity to COVID-19#
Reason, Apr 9, 2020: Preliminary German Study Shows a COVID-19 Infection Fatality Rate of About 0.4 Percent
Global News via MSN, Apr 10, 2020: Coronavirus: Police to verify Canadians complying with quarantine order, RCMP says
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 14, 2020: Saskatchewan Health Authority challenged for violating Charter freedoms
NOQ Report, Apr 12, 2020: Recorded license plates, forced quarantines, nails in parking lots and Andy Beshear’s attack on religious liberties
CBC, Apr 4, 2020: Mental illness will be 'next wave' of COVID-19 pandemic, epidemiologist says
Canadian Press via National Newswatch, Apr 13, 2020: Saskatchewan’s plan to reopen the economy could come next week: Moe
National Post, Apr 12, 2020: "That is a surprise": Doctors still waiting for feared surge of COVID-19 patients in Canadian ICUs
CTV Calgary, Apr 13, 2020: Golf 'safe and manageable' amid COVID-19 pandemic, Alberta petition states
CTV News, Apr 13, 2020: Rats! COVID-19 is bringing another problem to Canadian streets
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We're still talking about the COVID-19 public health emergency. However, this time, instead of hypothetical situations, we're discussing laws that are being passed, tickets handed out, and fines levied. Our focus is mainly on our home province of Alberta and amendments to its Public Health Act that allow government ministers to unilaterally create new laws.
Justice Centre News Release, Apr 6, 2020: Alberta government gives itself sweeping new powers to create new laws without Legislative Assembly approval
John Carpay in the Justice Centre, Apr 7, 2020: Analysis of Part 3 of Alberta’s Public Health Act: (Communicable Diseases and Public Health Emergencies)
Bill 10 Public Health (Emergency Powers) Amendment Act, 2020
CTV Edmonton, Mar 17, 2020: Alberta declared a public health emergency over COVID-19. Here's what that means.
Province of Alberta Statute: Emergency Management Act, 2018 (pdf)
David S. Damato in The Hill, Apr 8, 2020: Civil liberties under attack during COVID-19
Los Angeles Times, Apr 3, 2020: Paddle boarder chased by boat, arrested in Malibu after flouting coronavirus closures
Ottawa Citizen, Apr 6, 2020: Orléans man stung with $700 fine for letting his autistic son play in empty field
Global News, Mar 25, 2020: Alberta ramping up enforcement of public health orders; number of confirmed COVID-19 cases climbs to 419
Alberta Hansard, Apr 2, 2020 1:30 PM (see page 426): Speech by Mr. David Shepherd (NDP)
The Federalist, Mar 25, 2020: Inaccurate Virus Models Are Panicking Officials Into Ill-Advised Lockdowns
Newsmax, Mar 31, 2020: China Excluded Asymptomatic Coronavirus Cases From Official Numbers
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We continue our discussion, which began in our previous episode, about the various emergency measures taken by politicians and health officials dealing with the COVID-19 outbreak. Everyday a new emergency order is issued by some level of government. How far will this go? What will be the impact, legally, socially, economically?
Medicine Hat News, Apr 1, 2020: Strict new rules for apartment dwellers who are self-isolating
National Post, Apr 1, 2020: Coronavirus live updates: Officials say Canada's health equipment stockpile was 'not enough' to keep up with demand
Statistics Canada: Leading causes of death, total population, by age group
Infogalactic: 2009 flu pandemic in Canada
CBC, Jan 22, 2020: How Canadian hospitals and airports are preparing for new coronavirus--Canada is in 'such a better position' after lessons learned from SARS outbreak, health official says
Zerohedge, Mar 31, 2020: Sweden's Approach To Coronavirus: Do Nothing
Inverse, Oct 4, 2019: Study on Solitary Confinement Makes a Tragic Case for Restricting it in the U.S.
CBC, Mar 26, 2020: Alberta fielding hundreds of COVID-19 violation complaints each day, health minister says
CTV Edmonton, Mar 27, 2020: Alberta limits gatherings to 15 people, closes non-essential stores as COVID-19 cases hit 542
Katie Hopkins in Front Page Magazine, Mar 31, 2020: British Stasi Rising--New laws for coronavirus usher in the brave new world
NY Post, Mar 29, 2020: Elderly woman dies after being smacked for not social distancing: sources
US National Library of Medicine, Feb 15, 2019: Suicidal thoughts and behaviors and social isolation: A narrative review of the literature.
New York Magazine, Mar 27, 2020: Will the Coronavirus Kill Airbnb?
Allure, Sep 11, 2019: Why We Can No Longer Ignore the Link Between Suicide and Debt
Lorne Gunter in the Edmonton Sun, Mar 25, 2020: Good Trudeau goverment backed away from COVID-19 tax power, but awful it was even on the table
Intrepid, Mar 19, 2020: Repository of Canadian COVID-19 Emergency Orders
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With governments declaring states of emergency due to the pandemic, what individual rights remain? In the second half of the show, we discuss a case that has a lot of parents throughout North America concerned about their rights. What happens if their child falls into the grip of the radical transgender agenda being pushed by school, medical and legal systems?
Canada Justice Laws Website: Emergencies Act
Radio Canada International: History: August 22, 1914: War Measures Act
CBC, Mar 24, 2020: WestJet laying off 6,900 workers amid worsening COVID-19 crisis
Tweet247: #TrudeauDictatorship Twitter Trend : The Most Popular Tweets | Canada
National Post via MSN, Feb 28, 2020: How the case of an Alberta woman shows the Charter trouble with mandatory alcohol screening
Global News, Mar 22, 2020: Coronavirus: Quebec government bans public gatherings of all sizes
Canada News, Mar 24, 2020: Mayors of Ottawa, Gatineau ask residents to limit interprovincial travel
Ian Brodie on Twitter, Mar 22, 2020: CTV’s on air campaign for the emergencies act makes me want to donate to a civil liberties group
CanLII: Authorson v. Canada (Attorney General), 2003 SCC 39
Fox News, Mar 24, 2020: Trump calls for restarting economy by Easter: ‘We have to get back to work’
Justice Centre Active Case: AB v CD
4thwavenow, May 29, 2015: Dr. Susan Bradley: “The trans lobby has got us on the run”
Justice Centre Active Cases: N.B. v. Ottawa Carleton District School Board
Toronto Star, Jun 22, 2018: Canada’s top judge says Supreme Court should provide leadership at a time when fundamental values are being undermined in the world
Adam N. Black in The Financial Post, Jan 29, 2020: B.C. Court of Appeal sends a clear family law message in case of transgender teen
Epoch Times, Feb 19, 2020: Minors May Get Sex Changes Without Parental Consent, if California’s Teachers Union Has Its Way
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Canada summer jobs funding is the topic. BCM International v. Canada is a case where the federal government tried to cut summer jobs funding to anti-abortion groups, and then moved on to target a whole host of Christian organizations, including summer camps for underprivileged kids. The Justice Centre is using the Canadian Charter to fight this anti-religious bigotry.
Justice Centre, Active Cases: BCM International v. Canada
John Carpay in The Interim, Mar 12, 2020: Canada Summer Jobs: ideology trumps the rule of law
Supreme Court of Canada: R. v. Morgentaler 1988
FindLaw: United States Supreme Court - Roe v Wade 1973
Jordan Peterson on Youtube, Mar 11, 2018: The Queen's University Talk: The Rising Tide of Compelled Speech
Bruce Pardy in the National Post, Jun 19, 2017: Meet the new 'human rights' — where you are forced by law to use 'reasonable' pronouns
Supreme Court of Canada: National Bank of Canada v. Retail Clerks’ International Union et al. 1984
Canadian Press via National Observer, Jan 23, 2018: Feds clarify LGBTQ and abortion rights attestation for summer jobs funding
Supreme Court of Canada: Law Society of British Columbia v. Trinity Western University
Thompson River University Faculty of Arts: Ellen Faulkner
Supreme Court of Canada: Vriend v. Alberta 1998
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We discuss proposed legislation by the Canadian Liberals banning conversion therapy. The law only bans conversion therapy that attempts to turn LGBTQ people straight, not attempts to turn people gay. Further, it includes gender identity, prohibiting those who want to come to terms with their birth gender from seeking help, similar to Leelah's Law(s) in the US.
John Carpay in The Post Millennial via The Justice Centre, Mar 11, 2020: New Trudeau law could jail parents who oppose gender conversion
Government of Canada: C-8 An Act to amend the Criminal Code (conversion therapy)
CBC, Mar 9, 2020: Liberals introduce bill to 'eradicate' conversion therapy
Live Science, Apr 10, 2015: Why Gay Conversion Therapy Is Harmful
Jonathan Capehart in the Washington Post, Apr 10, 2015: Obama comes out against ‘conversion therapy’ to support ‘Leelah’s Law’
Edmonton Journal, Dec 10, 2019: Edmonton approves bylaw to officially ban conversion therapy
Stella Morabito in The Federalist, Jan 9, 2015: Leelah’s Law Is Bad Law And Bad Medicine
Walt Heyer in The Daily Signal, Jan 2, 2020: Transgender Clinics Are Ruining Young Lives
Western Journal, Oct 22, 2018: Top Doctor Reveals Many Transgenders Regret Surgery, Want Reversal
Black Christian News Network One, Jan 30, 2020: British Woman Who ‘Detransitioned’ Joins Lawsuit Against UK Gender Clinic, Says Transgender Medical Process Was ‘Torturous and Unnecessary’
Life Site News, Oct 16, 2019: Mom sues transgender clinic for giving ‘inaccurate’ information on risks of hormone blockers
ABC News, Nov 26, 2012: Gay Men, Moms Sue NJ Jewish Gay Conversion Therapists
The Guardian, Jul 4, 2017: Chinese man wins forced gay conversion therapy lawsuit
CBC, Mar 10, 2020: 'I was traumatized': Conversion therapy survivor applauds government decision to ban practice
The Justice Centre News Release, Mar 9, 2020: Lorne Grabher appeals court ruling upholding licence plate censorship of his family name
Grabher Bumper Sticker Order Form (scroll down)
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The Canadian government has re-invigorated a previous attack on a free press and free speech, cloaking it in high-minded language about the need to protect (ever-changing) "societal norms" and to prevent (ill-defined) "social harm." They want to expand the power of their broadcast regulator so it can control all content, even news coming into the country from outside. In other words, they only want bureaucratic power over everything everywhere.
John Carpay and Lisa Bildy in the Post Millennial via The Justice Centre, Mar 3, 2020: Censorship coming under proposed Canadian Communications Commission
Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review Panel, Jan 2020: Canada's communications future: Time to act
Standing Committee on Canadian Heritage (CHPC) in ourcommons.ca Feb 26, 2020: Briefing with the Minister of Canadian Heritage on his Mandate Letter
Supreme Court of Canada, Dec 13, 1990: R. v. Keegstra
Tom Rogan in the Washington Examiner, Feb 25, 2020: Britain's free speech suffers three new blows in seven days
The Hill, Feb 27, 2020: Federal appeals court rules tech platforms can censor content
Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission: Licenses
Peter Menzies in The Globe and Mail, Jan 30, 2020: Broadcasting report constitutes a stunning overreach
Timothy Denton in The Hill Times, Feb 24, 2020: Broadcasting and Telecommunications Legislative Review report is a threat to freedom of speech
Brietbart, Mar 1, 2020: Federal Funds Used to Research ‘Hate Speech’ on Gab
The Globe and Mail, Feb 27, 2013: Supreme Court ruling upholds limits on free speech in case involving anti-gay proselytizer
Daily Caller, Jun 16, 2017: Canadians Could Face Hate Crimes Over Using The Wrong Gender Pronouns
Justice Centre News Release, Mar 1, 2020: Six-year-old told by teacher that “girls are not real”: case to proceed to a full hearing
Daily Mail, Jul 17, 2018: Transgender prisoner who was put in a female jail despite not having sex-change surgery ‘sexually assaulted four women inmates before being moved to a male prison’
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In the first half of the show, we discuss the rule of law. Protesters blockading railways in Canada ignored court orders to disperse, but the police and government did nothing. Critics accused Prime Minister Trudeau of encouraging lawless behavior because it supports his favored causes. The second half of the show we talk about an article in a German paper that says hate speech laws in Africa are bad. These laws, they say, are based on the German hate speech law, which is good.
John Carpay in the Justice Centre, Columns, Feb 24, 2020: The very high cost of repudiating the rule of law
Britannica: Magna Carta--England 1215
CBC, Feb 14, 2020: Trudeau calls for 'dialogue' as blockade cripples rail network, while Scheer says clear out the protesters
David Solway in PJ Media, Feb 24, 2020: Canada--A Dead Country Walking
Wall Street Journal, Feb 24, 2020: Teck Pulls Oil Project, Blames Canada’s Climate-Policy Uncertainty
Globe and Mail, Feb 19, 2020: Via Rail to lay off 1,000 employees amid rail blockades
Canadian Press via Global News, Feb 18, 2020: Wet’suwet’en protests: CN Rail to lay off around 450 workers amid rail blockades
NY Times, Dec 20, 2017: Trudeau Holiday on Aga Khan’s Island Broke Ethics Law, Report Says
Global News, Feb 25, 2020: Wet’suwet’en protests: New blockades spring up in Canada after Tyendinaga arrests
HuffPuff, Feb 20, 2020: Peter MacKay Deletes Blockades Tweet That Spurred Accusations He Backs Vigilantism
AP via Irish Independent, Aug 3, 2019: Canada PM Trudeau ousts ex-ministers amid SNC-Lavalin scandal
The Tyee, Feb 14, 2020: RCMP Accused of Creating ‘Crisis of Press Freedom’ in Wet’suwet’en Raids
Deutsche Welle, Feb 23, 2020: Africa's online hate speech laws sound alarm over press freedom
National Post, Dec 6, 2019: Alberta professors cite free expression in defending lecturer who called Holodomor a hoax
Daily Mail, Oct 25, 2018: Woman’s conviction in Austria for calling the Prophet Mohammed a paedophile did not breach her right to free speech, European Court of Human Rights rules
The Legal Project: European Hate Speech Laws
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The topic for the first half is a case involving the banning of a film, Killing Europe, from the Ottawa Public Library. But legally, there isn't much to discuss, so we get to talk about the film instead. The second half of the show is dedicated to Christie Blatchford, recently deceased Canadian journalist and recipient of the Justice Centre's 2019 George Jonas Award.
Justice Centre Active Cases: Weld v. Ottawa Public Library
John Carpay in The Post Millenial, Sep 2019: ‘Killing Europe’ and killing politically incorrect expression
OAN on Youtube, May 21, 2018: Death of Free Speech in Canada (Interview with "Killing Europe" producer Michael Hansen)
The Telegraph, Dec 19, 2019: JK Rowling declares 'sex is real' in defiance of landmark employment court transgender ruling
DutchNews, Jun 25, 2019: Wilders’ appeal in anti-Moroccan due to restart, despite interference claims
DW Akademie, Dec 23, 2005: No Room for Holocaust Denial in Germany
DW Akademie, Jul 2, 2016: French parliament votes to criminalize denial of Armenian genocide
Daily Mail, Oct 25, 2018: Woman’s conviction in Austria for calling the Prophet Mohammed a paedophile did not breach her right to free speech, European Court of Human Rights rules
Alliance Defending Freedom International
The Irish Times, Feb 12, 2005: Pastor cleared over anti-gay sermon
Justice Centre News Release, Feb 12, 2020: Justice Centre pays tribute to Christie Blatchford; video of her 2019 speech
George Jonas in The National Post, Feb 28, 2012: Supreme Court ruling puts final nail in the coffin of religious freedom
CBC, Jun 13, 2019: MP Cooper's statements on NZ attacker will be purged from the official record
Toronto Star, Oct 27, 2018: New York Review of Books publishes responses to controversial Jian Ghomeshi essay
Patrick Witt in the Boston Globe, Nov 3, 2014: A sexual harassment policy that nearly ruined my life
Ottawa Citizen, Dec 19, 2019: Former Afghanistan hostage Joshua Boyle found not guilty on all counts
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License plates--personalized, vanity, specialty, or ordinary--have been the subject of court actions both here and in the US for the last 40 years. It's a complicated topic, pitting government speech against free speech and, often, political correctness against common sense. Host John Carpay and producer Kevin Steel talk about the case of Lorne Grabher and others.
Justice Centre News Release, Jan 31, 2020: Nova Scotia judge denies Lorne Grabher return of licence plate
McGill University, Art History and Communications Studies, Faculty page: Carrie Rentschler
CBC, Dec 10, 2012: Sex, swear words banned on N.S. licence plates
Vox, Oct 7, 2016: "Grab 'em by the pussy": how Trump talked about women in private is horrifying
Law Now, Apr 7, 2013: Equality Case Seems to Have Fractured the Supreme Court of Canada
Saskatoon StarPhoenix, Feb 14, 2019: After licence plate denied, Sask. man opts for giant 'ASSMAN' decal
Jack Denton in Pacific Standard, Mar 1, 2019: Does the First Amendment protect vanity license plates and bumper stickers?
Micheal C. Dorf in Verdict, Jan 13, 2016: The Supreme Court Could Hear a Third License Plate Case
Justice Centre News Release, Oct 24, 2019: Star Trek fan loses battle to keep personalized licence plate
APTN News, Feb 12, 2019: First Nation man in Manitoba told to lose ‘NDN CAR’ licence plate
NNL, Oct 24, 2019: Indigenous man gets his “NDN CAR” license plate back from Manitoba government
Emma Teitel in the Toronto Star, Apr 26, 2019: Lorne Grabher should be allowed to keep his licence plate
Parker Donham in National Post, Feb 7, 2020: Let Grabher have his licence plate
Freedom Forum Institute, Jan 17, 2018: License Plates
Justice Centre News Releases, Oct 15, 2019: New "secret" documents expose Justin Trudeau's role in barring children's camps from Canada Summer Jobs grants
Fox News, Jan 24, 2005: High Court Declines 'Choose Life' License Plate Case
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The topic is freedom of the press, and host John Carpay, along with producer Kevin Steel, discusses the attempted exclusion of a couple of "right-wing outlets" from Canada's Federal Election Leaders' Debate last year. Even though it ended in a media victory, it's not over yet.
Justice Centre Press Release, Feb. 4, 2020: Andrew Lawton and True North Centre for Public Policy v. Canada (Leaders’ Debates Commission) and the Attorney General of Canada
Canada Federal Court, Oct. 6, 2019: Responding Motion of the Respondent, Leaders' Debates Commission
CAJ Blog, Nov. 22, 2019: Inaugural CAJ Climate Reporting Award
Chris Selley in National Post, Nov. 15, 2019: Judge boxes debates commission's ears for excluding Rebel, True North
National Post, Nov. 21, 2018: $600M in federal funding for media 'a turning point in the plight of newspapers in Canada'
Paula Simons in the Edmonton Journal, May 28, 2018: Eighty years ago, the Edmonton Journal won a Pulitzer Prize. Let's remember why
Dean Jobs in the Globe and Mail, Mar. 4, 2016: Alberta versus press freedom: We've been down this road before
Fox News via MSN, Jan. 8, 2020: CNN settles lawsuit with Covington student Nick Sandmann
John Carpay column, Justice Centre, Jul. 4, 2017: CBC smear job reveals anti-Christian bias
CBC, Oct. 7, 2019: Right-wing outlets win legal battle to attend the leaders' debate
True North, Feb. 3, 2020: Trudeau’s heritage minister proposes license for media, backs down after uproar
Mitel: The History of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
True North, Feb. 3, 2020: The Candice Malcolm Show
Justice Centre, Active Cases: City of Edmonton v. Malayko
Justice Centre News Release, Feb. 2, 2020: New human rights complaints on hold over Yaniv’s failure to pay $6,000 in costs to women
Justice Centre News Release, Jan. 31, 2020: Nova Scotia judge denies Lorne Grabher return of licence plate
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How has the fight for civil liberties changed over the last two generations? Host John Carpay and producer Kevin Steel talk about the shift in society from an emphasis on individual rights against the power of the state, to group rights competing for political power.
Infogalactic: U.S. Supreme Court Case Cohen v. California 1971 (Note: "F**k the Draft" tee-shirt case)
The Rebel, June 11,2019: Scheer is letting Trudeau bring back Canada’s internet "hate speech" law — but we're fighting back!
Amazon.ca: The New Anti-Liberals by Alan Borovoy, 1999
Amazon.com: When freedoms collide: The case for our civil liberties by Alan Borovoy, 1988
Infogalactic: Canadian Supreme Court case R v Keegstra 1990
Infogalactic: Canadian Supreme Court case R v Zundel 1992
Canadian Jewish News, May 13, 2015: Borovoy remembered for passionate defence of free speech
Canadian Civil Liberties Association: Featured Cases--Sex-Ed Legal Challenge
George Jonas in the National Post, Dec. 5, 2012: Kill the human rights commissions (before they kill our freedoms)
LifeSiteNews, Mar. 4, 2015: Ontario sex-ed architect convicted on child porn charges: courtroom hears graphic details
Censorship Tracker, Mar. 22, 2015: Artist's grant pulled due to environmental stance
British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, Jan. 15, 2015: BCCLA and Cameron Côté v. University of Victoria
Canadian Press via Global News, Dec. 5, 2018: Civil rights advocates question Canada’s new impaired driving law — but feds say don’t worry
CanLII, Supreme Court of Canada, May 17, 2001: Trinity Western University v. British Columbia College of Teachers
CanLII, Supreme Court of Canada, Jun. 15, 2018: Law Society of British Columbia v. Trinity Western University
Joseph Brean in the National Post, Dec. 12, 2011: Undercover work debated in hate hearing
LifeSiteNews, Oct. 10, 2008: Mark Steyn "Not Guilty" of "Islamophobia": Human Rights Commission
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The case of a father and his minor child undergoing gender transition in British Columbia is the main topic, followed by a discussion of an appeal hearing in Saskatchewan about a city's disputed public flag pole, in which a mayor and council, out of the blue, banned a pro-life group from flying their colors. Join host John Carpay and producer Kevin Steel for the 3rd installment of their weekly podcast.
Theme song "Carpay Diem" by Dave Stevens
Justice Centre Active Cases: AB v. CD
John Carpay in The Post Millennial, Jan. 23, 2020: Counselling your child against serious health risks of changing gender not ‘family violence’: BC court ruling
The Federalist, Apr. 24, 2019: Father Gagged, Found Guilty Of 'Family Violence' For Calling His Trans Daughter A 'She'
National Post, Aug. 29, 2019: B.C.'s top court to hear father's case against 'totalitarian interference' in child's gender transition
Post Millennial, Jan. 15, 2020: BREAKING: B.C. court allows transgender child to make own medical decisions
Amazon.ca: Gender Identity Disorder and Psychosexual Problems in Children and Adolescents (Oct 13 1995) by Kenneth Zucker and Susan Bradley
PLOS ONE, Feb. 22, 2011: Long-Term Follow-Up of Transsexual Persons Undergoing Sex Reassignment Surgery: Cohort Study in Sweden
Sex Change Regret Research (Walt Heyer)
Lisa Littman in PLOS ONE, Aug. 16, 2018: Parent reports of adolescents and young adults perceived to show signs of a rapid onset of gender dysphoria
BBC News, Feb. 11, 2016: Child gender identity referrals show huge rise in six years
Canadian Parliament, Jun. 19, 2017: Bill C-16 (Royal Assent)
Lifesite News, Nov. 15, 2016: Using 'misgendered' pronouns is 'discrimination,' could get you fined: Ontario Human Rights Commission
National Post, Sep. 1, 2016: Inside the nearly eight-year long fight of Brian Day, the doctor who would free Canadians from medicare
The Hill, Jan. 16, 2020: South Dakota GOP introduce bill to make administering trans health care to minors a felony
Senate of Canada, Dec. 10, 2019: Bill S-202 (First Reading)
Justice Centre Press Release, Jan. 22, 2020: City of Prince Albert back in court over censorship of pro-life flag
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The Justice Centre loses one when the ruling in the British Columbia smudging case comes down. This pitted a parent's rights against a school that conducted an aboriginal smudging ceremony. The judge decided that the smudging was cultural, not religious and therefore the school could do as it saw fit. In an update on the Ngo case, the Justice Centre will be suing UBC for their cancellation of a speaking event due to "safety and security." Host John Carpay and producer Kevin Steel also discuss the latest happenings with Jessica Yaniv and conclude with a recent ruling in favour of a dad dealing with child undergoing a gender transition.
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Justice Centre Press Release, Jan. 8, 2020: Court rules smudging ritual in classroom to cleanse children’s spirits is “cultural” not religious
Justice Centre on Youtube, Nov. 25, 2019: John Carpay on forcing children to participate in spiritual ritual
Canadian Press via CTV News, Nov. 2, 2017: Ski resort does not violate freedom of religion: SCC
John Carpay in The Epoch Times, Jan. 14, 2020: Christianity Is a Religion, but Aboriginal Spirituality Is Merely Cultural?
The Canadian Encyclopedia: Residential Schools in Canada
Skye Ryan in CHEK News, Nov. 18, 2019: Smudging trial sparks strong reactions in Nanaimo
John Carpay in The Post Millenial, Nov. 2019: Media's reporting incredibly biased on B.C. Indigenous rituals in public schools case
Justice Centre Press Release, Jan. 2020: UBC capitulates to Antifa, refuses to reinstate Andy Ngo event
The Ubyssey, Jan. 4, 2020: UBC could face legal action after cancelling Free Speech Club event
Citizen Free Press, Jan. 14, 2020: ‘Wax My Balls’ trans freak punches Rebel Media reporter outside courthouse – Caught on Cam...
Justice Centre Press Release, Jan. 7, 2020: Yaniv targets another East Indian beauty salon in new waxing complaint
Meghan Murphy in Feminist Current, Jul. 18, 2019: Women warned you: Yaniv’s human rights case is the inevitable result of gender identity ideology
Justice Centre Press Release, Jan. 10, 2020: BC Appeal Court in part overturns lower court ruling which infringed free speech of father of transgender child
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The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms launches their podcast in the New Year as the Centre is in the news. In December, the University of British Columbia banned American journalist Andy Ngo from speaking to the local campus free speech club, and now the Justice Centre has sent UBC a letter threatening legal action. This leads host John Carpay and facilitator Kevin Steel into a discussion about cancel culture, a recent ruling in a University of Alberta trial, and many other cases involving the hard working crew at the Justice Centre.
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Justice Centre Press Release, Jan. 2, 2020: UBC faces legal action for canceling Andy Ngo event about Antifa violence
The Federalist, Jul. 2, 2019: I Was With Andy Ngo When The Antifa Attack Happened. Here Are The Horrifying Pictures
Justice Centre Press Release, Jan. 6, 2020: Free speech victory as Court rules against University of Alberta $17,500 security fee
StudioBruie on Youtube, Mar. 17, 2017: SJW mob shouts down Jordan Peterson at McMaster University
CBC, Mar. 22, 2017: McMaster president calls for commitment to academic freedom after derailed debate
The Cord on Youtube, Nov. 12, 2010: Protest at UW over event with Christie Blatchford gets heated
Justice Centre Out of Court Victory: JCCF v. University of Waterloo (MP Stephen Woodworth case)
UBC Free Speech Club Homepage
Lifesite News, Nov. 27, 2008: University of Calgary Pro-Life Students Defy Threats of Arrest over Pro-Life Display
Justice Centre, Our Cases: Wilson v. University of Calgary
Canadian Press via The Globe and Mail, May 9, 2012: Court sides with two Calgary university students in Facebook free-speech case
Amazon.ca: SJWs Always Lie: Taking Down the Thought Police
Justice Centre News Release, Oct. 15, 2019: New “secret” documents expose Justin Trudeau’s role in barring children’s camps from Canada Summer Jobs grants
Justice Centre News Release, Sep. 20, 2019: Constitutional challenge to Bill 24 discontinued following repeal of School Act
Justice Centre Out of Court Victories: C.D. and N.D. v. Alberta Child and Family Services
Supreme Court of Canada:
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