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The reversal comes as part of the CCF's broader campaign against municipal censorship;
CCF granted leave to intervene in Supreme Court firearms case
August 14, 2026
The government banned a list of firearms and their variants, but never made clear what counts as a variant
Mr. Evely welcomed the Crown’s decision to withdraw the ticket, saying, “Rights need to be asserted. That has always been the case. We have a sacred, civic duty to safeguard our inheritance for future generations.”
Statement on the Passage of Bill C-9
June 17, 2026
The CCF will watch closely how Bill C-9 is interpreted and enforced, and will remain vigilant in defending constitutional rights and freedoms
Federal cabinet and Digital Safety Commission will have power to determine 50 major questions not addressed in Bill C-34, including which social media platforms and AI companies will be
The warning letter argues that Joffre Lakes Park, exists under the Park Act “for the inspiration, use and enjoyment of the public” and that excluding the public for extended periods during peak season is inconsistent with that statutory purpose;
The case concerns a 2020 vote by Emo council rejecting a request from Borderland Pride to proclaim June as Pride Month and display the LGBTQ2 rainbow flag. I
“Instead of outright banning these conversations, which the government knows it cannot do, it is outsourcing censorship to private companies by creating a regulatory chill,”
Governments cannot place themselves above the Constitution, and Ontario’s legislation does not attempt to do so;
Senate ignores warnings and passes Bill C-9
June 5, 2026
Tens of thousands of Canadians wrote to their representatives and spoke out against this legislation, yet the Senate chose to ignore them and make no meaningful changes;
Anti-SLAPP laws are meant to ensure that people can speak freely on contentious matters without intimidation;
Court to decide if prorogation challenge is now moot
April 22, 2026
The applicants are asking the Court to determine two central questions: what are the lawful limits of a prime minister’s power to advise prorogation, and whether the January 2025 prorogation fell within those limits;
CCF to Parliament: Free speech is key to civic resilience
April 21, 2026
When governments censor, they risk holding back progress for all;
The CCF has asked the town to reverse its decision by its next council meeting on May 8, 2026. If the decision is not reversed, the CCF will consider litigation.
The Bill 21 litigation is complex, and will have serious implications for Canada's Constitution and the relationship between courts and legislature;
The Justice Centre continues to support Canadians challenging government actions that restrict access to public spaces and engage fundamental freedoms protected under the Charter, including the right to liberty and freedom from arbitrary detention;
Quebec government faces trial over cancelled Christian musical event
February 21, 2026
Freedom of expression should not be confined to expressing ideas favored by the government;
Case raises important questions about whether trespass bylaws can be enforced in what appear to be public areas where no notice of any kind is given to the alleged trespasser;
Police have no business collecting anonymous reports of speech perceived to be offensive but not criminal;
Supreme Court Sides With CCF: Charter Protects Broad Right to Mobility
February 13, 2026
The case arose after Nova Scotia resident Kimberley Taylor was denied entry into Newfoundland in May 2020 to attend her mother's funeral due to COVID-19 travel restrictions;
CCF Demands Winnipeg Scrap Bylaw That Would Silence Protesters
February 13, 2026
This bylaw would expose peaceful, law-abiding Canadians to fines of hundreds or even thousands of dollars simply for speaking their minds on topics such as immigration, the location of homeless shelters or religious extremism;
Treating infrastructure preferences as constitutional rights would invite courts into routine transportation policy
The Charter protects us from precisely this kind of unchecked surveillance
Calgary’s Safe and Inclusive Access Bylaw was named Canada’s Most Censorious Bylaw by the CCF
The letter calls on the institution to retract its ultimatum and to permit Mr. Vyas to fulfil student delivery orders without restricting his right to share his faith in public spaces;
CCF to New Mayor of Calgary: Repeal Unconstitutional Protest Bylaw
October 21, 2025
The CCF is currently involved in litigation challenging the bylaw’s constitutionality
“Canada’s health policies must be made in Canada. No free and democratic nation should outsource its emergency powers to unelected bureaucrats in Geneva;”
Justice Heather Perkins-McVey imposes 18-month conditional sentence on Chris Barber
“This bylaw goes well beyond what is necessary to protect safety or privacy.”
The law was never meant to strip Canadians of their livelihoods in such circumstances;