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In each episode of Not Reserving Judgment, Canadian Constitution Foundation Executive Director Joanna Baron, Litigation Director Christine Van Geyn, and Counsel Josh Dehaas walk you though the latest Canadian constitutional law headlines, update you on our litigation, and share our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.

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  • June 24 · 37 min

    Episode 139: Ancient remains could cost renovating Ontario couple $1 million. Plus, Carney's Supreme Court pick.

    In Episode 139, we tell you about the case of an Ontario couple who could be on the hook for $1 million or more in archeology and reconciliation fees, after finding ancient remains on their property. Plus, we tell you about Justice Glenn Joyal, the newest member of the Supreme Court. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Alberta enacts a U.S.-style two-tier health care system (Policy Alternatives) Quebec town officially recognizes trees as sentient living beings with their own rights (National Post) The Honourable Glenn D. Joyal's questionnaire (Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada) Indigenous ancestral remains found on Ontario property could cost this couple $319K (CBC News) Carney nominates Manitoba’s Glenn Joyal to Supreme Court (Globe and Mail) Buried Costs: One Family's Fight for Their Property (TheCCF.ca) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

  • June 17 · 40 min

    Episode 138: Did the government take taxi drivers' property? Plus, what happened in the Pride flag case.

    In Episode 138, we update you on the case of a small-town mayor fined for opposing a Pride proclamation, and we explain why we think the Quebec government owes taxi drivers for taking their property. Plus, our Bad Legal Takes of the Week go to the CCLA and Amber Mac. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Quebec taxi permit holders are asking the Supreme Court to hear their case (CityNews) Court orders Quebec to pay former taxi permit holders $219 million (Montreal Gazette) Ontario court dismisses Township of Emo’s request for review of Human Rights Tribunal ruling (YourSunsetCountry.ca) Borderland Pride v. Corporation of the Township of Emo, 2024 HRTO 1651 (CanLii) Josh Dehaas: Carney's plot to censor the entire internet (National Post) Ottawa is trying to censor AI chatbots with new online harms law (The Hub) Stop Internet Censorship Petition (TheCCF.ca) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

  • June 11 · 45 min

    Carney plans to CENSOR AI & social media. The biggest threat to free speech threat in decades?

    In Episode 137, we explain why the Carney government's plan to regulate artificial intelligence and social media may be the biggest threat to free speech in decades. Plus, Ontario’s Court of Appeal overturns ruling that found a law blocking animal activists from farms violated free speech. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Bill C-34, the Safe Social Media Act, Explained (TheCCF.ca) Safe Social Media Act Animal Justice v. Ontario (Attorney General), 2026 ONCA 380 (CanLii) Alberta town orders removal of pro-separation billboard, calling it a 'nuisance' (CBC News) STOP BILL C-34 Petition Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

  • June 3 · 37 min

    Episode 136: B.C. city CENSORS comedy. Plus, Bill C-9 could criminalize residential school 'denialism'

    In Episode 136, we explain why Nanaimo, British Columbia got our 2026 Municipal Muzzle Award for censoring Ben Bankas' comedy show, and we explain the status of Bill C-9, which would chill religious speech and may now also outlaw residential school 'denialism.' Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: CCF’s Municipal Muzzle Award Calls Out Nanaimo for Cancelling Comedy (TheCCF.ca) Share Your Thoughts With Nanaimo City Council (CCF Letter Writing Campaign) Nanaimo’s Port Theatre cancels controversial comedian’s show (CHEK) Bill C-9 amended to criminalize "residential school denialism" (Juno) Criminalizing denialism is not the path to truth (Globe and Mail) CCF Petition: Tell the Senate to Fix Bill C-9 (TheCCF.ca/fixbillc9) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

  • May 27 · 32 min

    Episode 135: Judge finds Waterloo can't shut down homeless encampment. Plus, Alberta votes.

    In Episode 135, we take a deep dive into an decision that says Waterloo Region can't tear down a homeless encampment to build a transit hub because that would violate the rights to life, liberty, security of the person and equality. Plus, Alberta to hold a referendum on a referendum. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Premier Doug Ford could use notwithstanding clause on Waterloo Region’s encampment ruling (CTV News) Dear Albertans, here’s what you need to know about the Clarity Act (National Post) Belgian court convicts nationalist activist for lecture that would be protected in the US (Brussels Signal) Stratford's 'Strong Mayors' challenge hinges on three main arguments (Stratford Beacon Herald) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

  • May 20 · 42 min

    Episode 134: B.C. tribunal finds classical liberalism is NOT a protected belief. Plus, a new tort is born.

    In Episode 134, we tell you about a BC Human Rights Tribunal decision that finds holding the classical liberal view on DEI is not a protected political view, unlike socialism. Plus, we discuss the newly-created tort of intimidate partner violence. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Gordon v. Simon Fraser University, 2026 BCHRT 101 (BCHRT) Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia (Supreme Court of Canada) Should family violence be it's own new tort? A debate! (Canadian Justice) For intervenors in SCC case, the implications of a new tort of family violence are far-reaching (Canadian Lawyer) Sign our Bill C-22 petition (TheCCF.ca) Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn, with help from Alexander Surgenor. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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