Not Reserving Judgment

In Episode 156, we tell you about newly-uncovered documents that show Pierre Trudeau was warned he didn't need emergency powers during the October Crisis. Plus, we tell you about a case that will decide when employees need to turn over work chats. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: CCF to intervene in Binance case at Supreme Court to protect employee privacy (TheCCF.ca) Binance Holdings Limited v. Ontario Securities Commission, 2025 ONCA 751 Supreme Court to Announce Whether

In Episode 156, we tell you about newly-uncovered documents that show Pierre Trudeau was warned he didn't need emergency powers during the October Crisis. Plus, we tell you about a case that will decide when employees need to turn over work chats. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: CCF to intervene in Binance case at Supreme Court to protect employee privacy (TheCCF.ca) Binance Holdings Limited v. Ontario Securities Commission, 2025 ONCA 751 Supreme Court to Announce Whether

In Episode 155, we explain why the federal "no more pipelines" law was struck down by an Alberta court for the second time. Plus, we walk through a Supreme Court of Canada decision that upheld a light sentence given to an Aboriginal man who beat up his Aboriginal girlfriend. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: R. v. Cope, 2026 SCC 32 Alberta Court of Appeal says Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional (Global News) Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2026 ABCA

In Episode 155, we explain why the federal "no more pipelines" law was struck down by an Alberta court for the second time. Plus, we walk through a Supreme Court of Canada decision that upheld a light sentence given to an Aboriginal man who beat up his Aboriginal girlfriend. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: R. v. Cope, 2026 SCC 32 Alberta Court of Appeal says Ottawa's Impact Assessment Act is still unconstitutional (Global News) Reference re Impact Assessment Act, 2026 ABCA

In Episode 154, Alexander and Christine discuss the consequences of the Lawful Access Act—even before the law is passed—and the British Columbia Supreme Court's reasons in the case of R v Kalicum, 2026 BCSC 1855; the so-called 'right to deal drugs' case. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Toronto-based VPN provider plans to quit Canada over lawful-access bill (Globe & Mail) Judge tosses drug trafficking convictions for B.C. compassion club founders after constitutional challe

In Episode 153, we tell you about our new freedom of the press case, supporting an independent journalist banned from Alberta Health Services property for trying to do his job. Plus, we update you on the latest developments in the Cowichan Tribes aboriginal title litigation. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Montrose Properties appeals rejection to be party to Cowichan case (Richmond News) Indigenous title ruling could trigger total real estate collapse (Juno News) CCF chal