Episode 48: A win against absolute government immunity & a loss on firearms

Not Reserving Judgment

On Episode 48, we tell you about the Supreme Court's decision that legislatures don't have full immunity from damages when they pass clearly unconstitutional laws; and we explain why the Court rejected our intervention in a case about who decides which firearms are prohibited.

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Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• Edmonton Police Commission passes more restrictive rules for public presentations at meetings
• City councillor speaks out after Edmonton Police Commission refuses to release EPS audit plan
• Edmonton Police Commission briefing note on meeting procedures
• Canada (Attorney General) v. Power
• CCF pleased by SCC ruling no absolute immunity from damages for Charter-violating laws

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

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