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Episode 32: Waterloo plans to expropriate farmland. Is something shady going on?

Episode 32: Waterloo plans to expropriate farmland. Is something shady going on?

FromNot Reserving Judgment


Episode 32: Waterloo plans to expropriate farmland. Is something shady going on?

FromNot Reserving Judgment

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Length:
48 minutes
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

On Episode 32, we tell you about secretive plans in Waterloo Region to expropriate farmland; we explain the new Supreme Court of Canada decision that says Charter rights may sometimes yield to Indigenous rights; and we explain why declaring an emergency for a solar eclipse in Niagara Region is not only misguided but unlawful.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Wilmot Township farmers prepare to fight back after Region of Waterloo plans to expropriate landOpinion: Online Harms Act focuses on the wrong end of the problem'It's going to be crazy:' Niagara Falls mayor says city preparing for up to 1 million visitors for solar eclipseNiagara police begin public safety plans for million expected to view solar eclipseKitchener developer made offers on six Wilmot farms a month before the region Christine Van Geyn: A solar eclipse is not an emergency and declaring it one is unlawfulDickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, 2024 SCC 10Joanna Baron: Supreme Court confirms that the Charter applies to Indigenous governments—except when it doesn’t'Nonsense:' Ford slams lawsuits filed by Ontario school boards against social media platformsNot Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
Released:
Apr 3, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (38)

In each episode of Not Reserving Judgment, Canadian Constitution Foundation Executive Director Joanna Baron, Litigation Director Christine Van Geyn, and Counsel Josh Dehaas walk you though the latest Canadian constitutional law headlines, update you on our litigation, and share our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.