Episode Details

On Episode 101, we discuss the conviction of an Ontario man for terrorism and hate speech, we explain our concerns with the investigation of a Juno News journalist for his report on a Liberal federal election candidate, and we tell you about some new tough-on-crime proposals.

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• Ottawa man sentenced to 10 years over neo-Nazi terrorist propaganda (Globe and Mail)
• R. v. MacDonald, 2025 ONSC 1939 (CanLii)
• Ottawa Targets Juno News: Criminal Probe Into Our Report on Liberal Candidate (Juno)
• City of Hamilton orders resident to take down 10 security cameras from his home (CHCH)
• Poilievre proposes “Stand on Guard” Law to expand self-defence rights in one’s home (Penticton Herald)
• Carney will introduce legislation next month to tighten bail system (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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