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

Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave Stevens

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