Lisa Bildy, Justice Centre staff lawyer presenting to Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights as it studies Bill C-6’s proposed Criminal Code ban of “conversion therapy”
https://www.jccf.ca/justice-centre-testifying-today-before-parliamentary-committee-studying-conversion-therapy-bill/?fbclid=IwAR3se0BPfhDTyIA9PziX9KK34EKGVjpGq9UPo2_wOZG6ZXUPE4zvMVZpF2Q
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2nic9J0wUpA
There is "some evidence that the [Provincial Health Officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry] preferred some faith groups over others", found a Judge in the Provincial Court of British Columbia.
Lawyer Marty Moore joins the show to talk about the restrictions churches faced in BC during the pandemic, and how they were treated differently than other faith groups in the province.
On September 12, 2023, the Justice Centre was pleased to share the Provincial Court of British Columbia decision that a BC pastor can proceed with an application to dismiss the prosecution against him for allegedly holding an in-person worship service during COVID-19 on the basis that the prosecution “risks undermining the integrity of the judicial process.” Read more at https://www.jccf.ca/british-columbia-public-health-officer-preferred-some-faith-groups-over-others/
Donate to the work of the Justice Centre to cover the legal costs for these brave Canadians at www.jccf.ca/donate
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q82_Nc5brIs
Brendan Miller, Foster LLP, barrister for Freedom Convoy Organizers, cross-examines Michael Keenan, Deputy Minister at Transport Canada, and Christian Dea, Transport Canada's Chief Economist, at the Public Order Emergency Commission hearings in Ottawa on November 16, 2022. Miller asks Keenan and Dea about Statistics Canada's April, 2022, assessment that the border protests did not have a significant impact on international trade.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YdSeYJB9I7g
Brendan Miller, Foster LLP, barrister for Freedom Convoy Organizers, cross-examines Benjamin Dichter, who worked on communications with the Freedom Convoy, at the Public Order Emergency Commission hearings in Ottawa on November 3, 2022. Miller asks about a problematic tweet Dichter sent out of Tamara Lich's twitter account, claiming there was no deal with the City of Ottawa to move trucks.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P6k0MSQ1qws
The Justice Centre is funding the legal defence of Freedom Convoy organiser Tamara Lich. John brings us up to date on her recent bail review, and he goes through the charges that have been laid against her. And John concludes she is a political prisoner. Also, we review the conclusions of a new Justice Centre report: Two Weeks to Flatten the Curve: Two Years to Flatten Our Rights.
Full Episode: https://justicewithjohn.buzzsprout.com/805103/10247930-s03e11-tamara-lich-political-prisoner
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qhJYgaYeio
Rob Kittredge, counsel for The Justice Centre, cross-examines Ottawa Police Service Interim Chief Steve Bell at the Public Order Emergency Commission hearing in Ottawa on October 24, 2022. He asks about the other non-emergency powers police could have used to deal with the Freedom Convoy.
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=prTN_Pfq5o0
Kevin speaks with Justice Centre lawyer Hatim Kheir, who is working with the team that has standing at the Public Order Emergency Commission hearing in Ottawa. The hearings are examining the government's justification for invoking the Emergencies Act to end the Freedom Convoy protest last February. Hatim has been posting daily updates on witness testimony, and here he gives his round-up for the week. As well, he has some insight into what he sees coming in the week ahead.
LINK TO FULL EPISODE
https://justicewithjohn.buzzsprout.com/805103/11693355-s03e44-hatim-s-highlights
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=grggUF53W98