Swimming sensation Summer McIntosh has been honoured as The Canadian Press female athlete of the year for 2025, marking another historic achievement in her dominant career. Discover her journey.
A Saskatchewan judge has ruled families of five Humboldt Broncos crash victims cannot sue the provincial government. The decision cites provincial insurance law and rejects Charter arguments.
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says her government is increasingly prepared to use the Charter's notwithstanding clause to counter judicial decisions she deems unreasonable. Read the full interview.
A new survey reveals just 33% of Canadians feel hopeful about 2026. Discover the national mood as the year ends and what experts say about this outlook.
A Saskatchewan judge has ruled provincial laws do not violate charter rights, dismissing a lawsuit from five families affected by the 2018 Humboldt Broncos bus crash. Read the full ruling details.
André Levy is contesting the constitutionality of Quebec's civil forfeiture law after police seized over $2 million from his home without criminal charges. His lawyers argue it violates Charter rights.
Long before the Charter, Joseph Howe's 1835 libel trial in Halifax established a cornerstone of Canadian liberty. Discover the story of this Father of Confederation's defiant stand.
An Alberta Court of Appeal ruling declares the lawyer's oath of allegiance to the sovereign a Charter violation. Explore the case, its implications for citizenship, and the call for an appeal.
The Liberal government defends Bill C-16's approach to mandatory minimums, rejecting calls from Pierre Poilievre to invoke the notwithstanding clause. Learn about the Charter debate.
Mayor Olivia Chow says a Toronto Police lawyer advises against charges at anti-Israel protests, citing Charter rights. Critics warn of rising antisemitism and security concerns.
As Bill of Rights Day approaches, we examine the enduring U.S. principle of inalienable rights versus Canada's 'reasonable limits' framework. Explore the historical debate between Madison and Jefferson.
Alberta cabinet ministers state financial considerations were central to the decision to invoke the Charter's notwithstanding clause in the teachers' dispute. Get the latest on this provincial political development.
A bid by the Thomson and Weston families to acquire the historic Hudson's Bay charter is set to proceed without challenge, a source confirms. Explore the implications for Canadian heritage.
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The Thomson and Weston families' joint $18 million bid for the historic Hudson's Bay Company Royal Charter goes uncontested. The document will be donated to Canadian museums. Read the full story.
A Kitchener father explains his legal challenge against the Waterloo Region District School Board's mandatory land acknowledgments, arguing they violate Charter rights. Read the full story.
Waterloo Region District School Board faces legal action over compulsory land acknowledgments. Lawsuit claims violation of Charter rights. Get the latest details.
Ontario court approves Hudson's Bay Co.'s auction of its historic 1670 Royal Charter with protections ensuring it remains in Canada and publicly accessible. Read about the unique bidding process.
A Canadian court has approved Hudson's Bay Company's plan to auction its historic 1670 royal charter. This landmark decision could reshape Canadian retail history.
Westmount Charter School students staged a walkout protest against Alberta's Bill 9, declaring 'We're tired of sitting down' in defense of transgender children's rights.
The Alberta Teachers' Association is taking the provincial government to court over a labour and Charter dispute. Get the latest details on this escalating conflict.
Alberta's Smith government invokes Charter's Section 33 to protect transgender youth legislation. Constitutional experts debate the clause's original purpose and increasing provincial usage.
Ontario's controversial Bill 33 grants the education minister sweeping powers, raising questions about the future of charter schools in the province. Explore the implications.
A Christian group is suing Quebec City for cancelling a Sean Feucht concert, alleging Charter rights violations. The U.S. singer's entire eastern Canada tour faced cancellations.
Ottawa small claims court rules police board's speaker vetting policy breached Charter rights. Mayor Mark Sutcliffe urged to champion free speech reform.
A Barrie judge stays drug trafficking charges against three men due to Charter rights violations. Arkadiusz Lesiczka, Nathan Venema, and Ian Kelly were arrested in October 2025 investigation.
New research reveals Alberta's charter schools outperform traditional public schools, offering parents more choice and students higher test scores. Discover why this model could transform Canadian education.
Toronto's Jewish community seeks answers after anti-Israel demonstrators marched through neighborhoods, harassing residents while police cite Charter rights. Full details on the incident.
Explore the rich history and modern significance of the Order of Canada, from its royal origins to contemporary recipients who shape our nation's identity.
Canada's highest court will determine if Saskatchewan's controversial parental consent policy for student pronoun changes violates Charter rights in a landmark education case.