Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms
Founded in 2010 as a voice for freedom in Canada’s courtrooms, the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF’s) mission is to defend the constitutional freedoms of Canadians through litigation and education.
Most Recent Articles by Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms:
Rolling Thunder protestor acquitted of all charges
September 30, 2023
“We are pleased to see that justice prevailed and that Mr. Dugas was acquitted"
Public Health Officer (PHO) responded promptly to one religious community’s requests for accommodation with permission to meet in-person, while simply ignoring similar requests from other faith communities
Sixteen-day trial for Chris Barber begins today in Ottawa
September 5, 2023
The 2022 Freedom Convoy was a significant moment in Canadian history. Brave Canadians made a remarkable winter’s journey from our coasts and mountains and prairies to the nation’s capital to peacefully exercise their Charter freedoms
Judicial Stay of Proceedings for Ty Northcott
September 1, 2023
“We are proud to have been able to support Mr. Vardy through this difficult ordeal, as well as supporting so many other courageous Canadians who peacefully exercised their Charter rights and freedoms"
Mischief charges against documenter of Freedom Convoy dismissed
September 1, 2023
“We are proud to have been able to support Mr. Vardy through this difficult ordeal, as well as supporting so many other courageous Canadians who peacefully exercised their Charter rights and freedoms"
Pastor James Coates and GraceLife Church endured a great deal of vilification and abuse during the COVID-19 pandemic
Charges withdrawn against Fairview Baptist Church
August 30, 2023
The Justice Centre is pleased to have been able to ensure that legal representation was provided to Pastor Tim Stephens, Pastor James Coates, Ty Northcott, and so many other courageous citizens who appropriately exercised their Charter rights and fre
“We are grateful to these courageous individuals, who stood up against unreasonable and utterly unscientific measures that took away our fundamental rights and freedoms"
Charges against Michael Thiessen of Grace Baptist Church stayed
August 17, 2023
Crown Prosecutor stays charges against pastor for allegedly violating the Reopening Ontario Act
The long-awaited decision vindicates many who stood up for their freedoms
Hearing begins today on whether Ontario’s public health orders violated Charter rights
Mr. Hillier has launched a Charter challenge against the lockdowns that banned all outdoor protests, and will argue that they were an unjustifiable infringement of his rights
“The continued legal defence of the Northcotts is part of the continued fight to protect Albertans’ fundamental freedoms”
“Canada has a long history of different religious groups living side-by-side peacefully with the freedom to disagree with each other’s practices,” says Hatim Kheir, lawyer for Free to Care
Charges against Pastor Hildebrandt dropped
June 15, 2023
Crown withdrew the charge on the ground that there was no reasonable chance of conviction
“Canadians including police officers should be able to exercise their right to freedom of expression without being penalized"
Alberta Transplant Candidate Will Die as a Result
The Reopening Ontario Act restricted indoor and outdoor religious gatherings to a few as 10 persons.
“We hope the Federal Court of Appeal grants this appeal so that this very important case can be heard.”
Ontario trustee Linda Stone raised concerns about the Durham District School Board’s proposed policies. So they tried to cancel her.
The Jost et al v Canada case is brought on behalf of four Canadians who participated in the Freedom Convoy
Man fired for not taking Covid-19 vaccine was deemed ineligible for EI after the government deemed his choice wilful employment misconduct
It is imperative for Canadians to have the right and freedom to peacefully oppose government mandates without facing punishment, including arrest and criminal charges
Charges against Windsor pastor dropped
February 22, 2023
Pastor had been charged under the Re-Opening Ontario Act for allegedly hosting a Christian worship service
Commissioner Rouleau’s conclusion does not bind the Federal Court which will hear the Jost et al v Canada challenge to the emergency declaration
Statement Regarding Charge Laid Against John Carpay
January 2, 2023
This charge is unexpected and without explanation
The Justice Centre proposes amendments to the nightmarish Bill C-11
November 23, 2022
The Trudeau gov’s attempts to circumvent the democratic process and ram through flawed censorship Bill C-11 should outrage every Canadian
Never convicted on a single charge, Pastor Stephens spent a total of 21 days in jail
Mr. Jonker was fined 30 days pay
The men were charged with violating public health orders after freedom rallies