Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette insists Quebec's proposed constitution is non-partisan as over 200 groups, including First Nations and the Barreau, prepare to testify. Read the latest on the controversial Bill 1.
Public consultations on Quebec's Bill 60, a proposed provincial constitution, are set to begin. Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette leads the process amid debate over Quebec's political future.
Public hearings on Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, open today. With 211 groups set to testify, debates center on minority rights, authoritarian concerns, and the bill's historic scope. Read the latest.
Alberta and Saskatchewan's use of sovereignty legislation sets up a constitutional clash with Ottawa over the national firearms buyback. Explore the legal standoff.
Liberal Minister Marc Miller argues religious groups should not be exempt from Canada's hate speech legislation. The statement was made in Ottawa on December 2, 2025. Read the details.
Liberal Minister Marc Miller supports a Bloc Québécois proposal to eliminate the religious exemption for hate speech in Canada. This could reshape free speech laws.
A coalition of legal and human rights groups plans to request a UN emergency investigation into Quebec's proposed constitution, Bill 1, citing violations of minority and Indigenous rights.
The Liberal government's Bill C-9, backed by the Bloc Québécois, aims to eliminate a crucial Criminal Code defence protecting religious expression, potentially criminalizing quoting sacred texts. Read the analysis.
A Liberal-Bloc deal to remove a religious exemption from Canada's hate-speech laws sparks a fierce debate over freedom of speech and religion. Conservatives vow to oppose the change.
Alberta's proposed Bill 13 seeks to shield regulated professionals from disciplinary action for personal speech. Experts argue other provinces should follow this model to protect constitutional rights.
Legal experts challenge Pentagon's investigation of Senator Mark Kelly over military jurisdiction concerns. Analysis of retired service member prosecutions and constitutional protections.
Russia designates Human Rights Watch as 'undesirable,' criminalizing its work. This move is part of a wider crackdown on critics and independent groups. Stay informed on global human rights.
A Japanese high court has ruled against same-sex marriage, setting up a crucial Supreme Court decision that could reshape LGBTQ+ rights in Japan. Follow this developing story.
Waterloo school board faces legal action after mandating land acknowledgements without debate. Professor challenges compelled speech in Ontario education system.
The National Council of Canadian Muslims is considering legal action against Quebec's expanded secularism law, which bans religious symbols in schools and public prayer. Read about the controversial Bill 9.
Quebec's Bill 9 bans prayer in public spaces, religious face coverings in schools, and halal/kosher meals in public institutions while using the notwithstanding clause to shield from legal challenges.
Quebec's Justice Minister Simon Jolin-Barrette clarifies that Quebec's draft constitution aims to strengthen Canadian federation, not declare independence. Read the full story.
Canada's Supreme Court eliminated mandatory minimum sentences for child pornography, prompting conservative calls for the notwithstanding clause and sparking debate about judicial overreach.
Richard Walsh Smith argues Quebec's proposed constitution could create durable protections for minorities if done right. Anglophones should focus on possibilities, not just risks.
Quebec's Barreau warns three new government bills threaten democratic rights and rule of law. Legal experts debate authoritarian drift in provincial legislation.
Texas Attorney General sues school districts over Ten Commandments displays, creating constitutional clash between state law and Supreme Court precedent.
Constitutional lawyer Julius Gray warns CAQ's Bill 1 erodes rights, increases Ottawa tensions, and contains unconstitutional provisions. Analysis of Quebec's historic move.
Former Trump White House attorney Ty Cobb warns Trump's denigration of the judiciary poses a grave threat to American democracy. Read the full analysis.
Jonah Goldberg argues for constitutional amendment to limit presidential pardon power after abuses by Trump and Biden. Learn why checks and balances have failed.
U.S. Supreme Court halts lower court ruling that found Texas congressional map likely racially biased. Latest development in ongoing voting rights battle.
Explore the legal dilemma of Canadian politicians blocking constituents on social media. Where should digital safety end and freedom of expression begin? Read more.
Alberta government introduces bill protecting regulated professionals' free speech rights. Learn how this 'Peterson Law' could impact professional colleges across the province.
Canada's Supreme Court will review a request for religious records through B.C. law. Learn about this significant legal case and its implications for religious privacy rights in Canada.
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.
Alberta's UCP government invokes the notwithstanding clause multiple times, raising concerns about accountability and the rights of transgender youth. Read the full analysis.