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Alberta Court Exempts Lawyer from Monarchy Oath

The Alberta Court of Appeal has ruled a lawyer need not swear allegiance to the monarch, citing religious freedom. The decision redefines the legal oath's meaning in Canada.

Quebec's secularism attack on religious liberty

A controversial plan to remove religious exemptions from Canada's hate speech laws faces opposition, raising alarms about aggressive secularism in Quebec and its impact on national religious freedom.

Bill C-9 Changes Could Criminalize Faith, Critics Say

The Liberal government's compromise with the Bloc Québécois to pass Bill C-9 may remove key religious protections from the Criminal Code, sparking fears of criminalizing faith. Read the analysis.

Calgary dentist faces prison for $684K insurance fraud

A Calgary dentist who defrauded insurers of nearly $700,000 for phantom dental work should go to prison, says the Crown. Defence argues her $500K+ restitution merits a non-custodial sentence. Sentencing in January.

Supreme Court Quebec Secularism Law Hearings March 23

Canada's Supreme Court will begin hearings on Quebec's controversial secularism law, Bill 21, on March 23, 2026. The landmark case will examine the law's constitutionality and its impact on religious freedoms.

U.S. jobless claims tumble to lowest level

New U.S. labor market data shows a sharp drop in weekly jobless claims, reaching the lowest level recorded. This key economic indicator signals ongoing strength in the American job market.

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