Episode Details

In Episode 148, we discuss the constitutionality of Ontario Premier Doug Ford's proposal to block Alberta oil exports to the U.S. during the trade war. Plus, we discuss the U.S. demand for changes to the Online News Act and Online Streaming Act.

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• Ex-Alberta premier Jason Kenney says oil needs to be on the table in US tariff war (The Canadian Press)
• Ford calling again to block oil, potash exports to U.S. in trade war gets cold response (National Post)
• Ontario premier wants Canada to withhold oil exports to the U.S. | Edmonton Journal (Edmonton Journal)
• Re: Exported Natural Gas Tax, [1982] 1 SCR 1004
• How Canadian content on streaming platforms became a trade issue with the U.S. (CBC News)

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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