Lawyer James Manson walks us through the case of Constable Michael Brisco, who is asking the court to review a charge of discreditable conduct. The charge was laid against him by the Windsor Police Service after he made a $50 donation to the peaceful Freedom Convoy in 2022. Constable Brisco was forced to forfeit 80 hours' pay as punishment.

Justice Centre, Apr 3, 2024: Disciplined police officer asks court to reverse violation of his privacy and freedom of expression

Justice Centre, Jun 1, 2023: Windsor Officer Appealing his Conviction for Making a $50 Donation to the Freedom Convoy

Windsor Star, Feb 6, 2023: Disciplinary hearing underway for Windsor cop who donated $50 to Freedom Convoy

Justice Centre, Nov 21, 2023: Police officer challenges harsh discipline in free speech case

CanLII, Jun 21, 2024: York Region District School Board v. Elementary Teachers’ Federation of Ontario, 2024 SCC 22

Justice Centre, Jun 6, 2024: Today, court hears misconduct complaint against judge who imposed Covid vaccine mandate

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Lawyer Lee Turner joins Kevin Steel to discuss the case of Dr. Charles Hoffe, who faces a complaint from the College of Physicians and Surgeons of British Columbia after speaking out against government and pharmaceutical solutions to Covid. The College couldn't convince the disciplinary panel to accept their statements as facts in a significant victory for Dr. Hoffe. Lee Turner explores the case and what it means for medical professionals across Canada.

Lee Turner at Doak Shirreff Lawyers LLP

CPSBC, February 22, 2022: Citation re: Dr. Charles Douglas Hoffe

Legal Dictionary: Judicial Notice

Rebel News, Mar 1, 2024: B.C. doctor Charles Hoffe to face hearing for allegedly spreading 'COVID misinformation'

Dr. Charles Hoffe's Website https://drhoffe.ca/

Justice Centre, July 6, 2021: Science should leave room for discussion


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John Carpay and I start by discussing the Canadian Civil Liberties Association's constitutional challenge to a New Brunswick school policy requiring that parents of children under 16 be notified when their child undergoes a gender transition at school. Then, we discuss a recent poll showing that a majority of Canadians are now concerned with threats to freedom of expression. Following that, we talk about the recent Notwithstanding Clause controversy. We conclude our discussion with the case of Red Deer Catholic school board trustee Monique LaGrange, who was forced to resign because of her social media posts. In a Judicial Review, a lawyer for the board said LaGrange had an obligation to "communicate inclusively."

Justice Centre, May 9, 2024: Parent and gender dysphoria groups granted intervenor status in New Brunswick school policy case

New York Times, Mar 11, 2017: Crime and the Adolescent Brain

The Globe and Mail, Dec 21, 2022: How Canada’s youth criminal justice system handles murder charges

The Canadian Press via National Newswatch, May 3, 2024: More than half of Canadians say freedom of speech is under threat, new poll suggests

CNN, Apr 24, 2024: Biden just signed a potential TikTok ban into law. Here’s what happens next

Jonathan Turley, Apr 3, 2024: Scottish Minister Doubles Down on Anti-Free Speech Law

ITV News, May 7, 2024: Humza Yousaf officially steps down as first minister as King accepts resignation

National Post, May 1, 2024: Pierre Poilievre prepares to embrace the notwithstanding clause — and all its controversy

Chris Selley in The National Post, May 1, 2024: The notwithstanding clause can save B.C. from its decriminalization chaos

The Epoch Times, May 5, 2024: Hearing Extended for Red Deer Catholic School Trustee Ousted Over Social Media Posts on Gender Ideology

The Epoch Times, May 5, 2024: Hearing Extended for Red Deer Catholic School Trustee Ousted Over Social Media Posts on Gender Ideology

CBC, Jun 19, 2020: Lawyer who posted Black Lives Matter 'leftist lie' video resigns from Alberta judicial vetting committee

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