Not Reserving Judgment

Not Reserving Judgment


Episode 10: Why did the Supreme Court smack down Trudeau's assessment act?

October 19, 2023

On Episode 10 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss how the Impact Assessment Act decision is a big win for Alberta; we explain why the Ontario legislature can censure MPP Sarah Jama despite her freedom of expression; and we update you on the travel ban challenge led by former Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford and PPC Leader Maxime Bernier.


Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:


  • Reference re Impact Assessment Act (Supreme Court of Canada)
  • Sarah Jama's statement on Israel (X.com)
  • Censure motion regarding Sarah Jama (OLA)
  • New Brunswick Broadcasting Co. v. Nova Scotia (Speaker of the House) (SCC)
  • Travel Vaccine Mandate Challengers in Court to Contest Previous Mootness Ruling (Epoch Times)
  • CCF to appear in court TODAY in appeal of decision that found math test for teachers discriminatory (CCF)
  • No, the Supreme Court ruling on federal environmental law is not good for business (Globe and Mail)
  • Mélanie Jolie's post (X.com)
  • François-Philippe Champagne's post (X.com)
  • After Supreme Court’s decision, Ottawa must urgently refocus its climate policy (Globe and Mail)


Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.


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