Episode Details

In Episode 127, we consider whether Ontario's and Alberta's attempts to get politics out of the classroom will help or hinder freedom of expression. Plus, we explain our concerns with C-22, a federal bill that would require telecom companies to keep track device locations for one year.

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

•  Ford government warns school boards to keep graduation ceremonies ‘apolitical’ (Toronto Star)
• Bill C-22: An Act respecting lawful access (Parliament of Canada)
• Ontario education minister tells schools to keep graduation ceremonies strictly ‘apolitical’ (CP24)
• Alberta Education Bill Entrenches Censorship in Schools (CCLA)
• 'I don't think we need a police state': ATA president worried about Bill 25's impact on schools (Edmonton Journal)
• Bill 25: An Act to Remove Politics and Ideology from Classrooms and Amend the Education Act, 2026 (Alberta Legislature)

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

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