John Carpay starts off by reading an interesting X post asserting that wokeism is not dead, despite all the commentary that the ideology is on the way out. Then, he points to a news story about the 15,000+ Canadians who died last year while on healthcare waiting lists. Finally, we discuss a 13-minute political attack ad, paid for by the City of Pickering, that goes after one of their own, City Councillor Lisa Robinson.

Nathan Cofnas on X, Jan 14, 2025: On the end of woke

The Epoch Times, Jan 16, 2025: As University of Alberta Steps Back From DEI, Will Others Follow Suit?

National Post, Jan 16, 2025: In latest sign of woke retreat, Starbucks walks back 'anti-racist' bathroom policy

Justice with John Carpay, Dec 3, 2024: Does DEI violate the Charter?

secondstreet.org, Jan 15, 2025: 15,474 Canadians Died Waiting for Health Care in 2023-24

Supreme Court of Canada, Jun 9, 2005: Chaoulli v. Quebec (Attorney General)

Justice Centre, Jun 21, 2013: Access to health care: Darcy Allen’s story

Justice Centre, Oct 15, 2019: Constitutional challenge to the Alberta’s health care monopoly and waiting lists

True North, Jan 2, 2025: Pickering cancels public town hall meetings citing “alt-right” infiltration

Durham Region News, Jan 10, 2025: OPP investigating after Pickering council launches complaint against Lisa Robinson

AntiHate.ca, Nov 29, 2023: German MEP Christine Anderson Forced To Find New Venue For Ottawa Stop

CBC, May 8, 2018: New anti-hate group aims to monitor 'growing threat' of far-right extremists in Canada

National Post, Oct 18, 2023: The conspicuous silence of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network

Spotify, Justice with John Carpay, Jan 9, 2023: Season 4 Episode 1 John in Jail

genius.com: The Fifth of November (Guy Fawkes Night Poem)

IMdB: V for Vendetta

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This show, we start off by discussing the court action against the Prime Minister's decision to prorogue Parliament - filed the day after the PM's press conference. Then, John highlights a story out of British Columbia, where some are calling for an investigation of potential voting fraud in the last provincial election. The allegations concern a riding where the difference between winning and losing was just 22 votes. John gives his five rules for free and fair elections.

Justice Centre, Jan 7, 2025: Canadians challenge Prime Minister’s decision to prorogue Parliament: “no reasonable justification”

Justice Centre, Jan 18, 2025: Federal Court grants urgent hearing in case against decision to prorogue Parliament

Justice Centre YouTube Playlist: The case against proroguing Parliament

National Post, Jan 7, 2025: Two men file unprecedented legal challenge against Trudeau's request for prorogation

CBC, Jan 9, 2025: Trudeau's move to suspend Parliament faces a legal challenge. Don't hold your breath for a win, experts say

Conservative MP Michelle Ferreri with Christopher Dummitt on Facebook: What did the Governor General do wrong?

Canadian Press via Halifax City News, Jan 9, 2025: CRTC to hold hearing on impact of global streamers on Canadian broadcasting

Western Standard, Jan 13, 2025: BC Conservatives call for RCMP investigation into 'voting irregularities' in Surrey-Guildford

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We at the Justice with John Carpay podcast take it easy at the end of the year. Instead of our usual conversation, we’ll play a recording of a mid-December Zoom meeting with our donors. Marcie Clare, the Justice Centre’s Events and Special Projects Coordinator, hosts. The meeting was a recap of all the work we did in 2024, and mixed in is a bit of a preview of what's coming up in 2025. It features presentations by President John Carpay, Litigation Director Marty Moore and Luke Neilson, Director of Communications.

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John Carpay discusses his new book, Corrupted by Fear: How the Charter was betrayed, and what Canadians can do about it. The eBook is now available for pre-order on Amazon. Though John has been publishing opinion pieces and columns for decades, this is his first book. He gives us some insight into what inspired him to write it. He then reads the Introduction, which describes the plan and purpose of the work. And finally, we talk about the book's last section, entitled, "Defeating Modern Fascism."

Amazon.ca: Corrupted by Fear: How the Charter was betrayed, and what Canadians can do about it by John Carpay

Epoch Times, Dec 11, 2024: 1 in 3 Canadians Say Government Overreacted to COVID Pandemic: Survey

Toronto CityNews, Dec 2, 2024: Scouts Canada survey reveals concerns about social skills of COVID-era kids

"In 2023-24, the government is expecting to record expenses to the tune of about C$16.4 billion related to Indigenous contingent liabilities and C$4.7 billion related to the COVID-19 pandemic, which pushed its deficit figures higher, the fiscal update said."
Reuters via MSN, Dec 16, 2024: Canada overshoots deficit target by C$20 billion as finance minister resigns

CTV News, Jan 24, 2023: 'We were looked upon as monsters': COVID-19 vaccine policies at Ont. hospitals keep health workers from filling staff shortages


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To open the show, Kevin asks John if Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies violate the equality provisions in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This leads to a discussion about the cultural shift away from DEI among large corporations in the US, both before and after the recent presidential election. Canada is lagging behind. We end by focusing on the debate over changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights, which has those who normally agree about freedom in Canada disagreeing.

Justice Centre, Aug 9, 2024: Harvest Ministries suing Québec government for forcing event cancellation

Government of Canada: Diversity and inclusion in the public service

CanLII, Jun 27, 2008: R. v. Kapp, 2008 SCC 41

National Post, Nov 25, 2021: Minority professor denied grants because he hires on merit: 'People are afraid to think'

The Independent, Jun 13, 2024: Republicans push bill to ban DEI programs from federal agencies and stop schools using federal funds for them

National Post, Feb 19, 2024: Can job postings in Canada exclude white people? Short answer: yes

Calgary Sun, Nov 28, 2024: Liberal party not saying if it verifies Indigenous identity of candidates, despite outcry

Global News via MSN, Nov 26, 2024: Government suspends Boissonnault’s former company from obtaining federal contracts

Blacklock's Reporter, Nov 29, 2024: Fake Claims “Very Common”

Newsweek, Nov 26, 2024: Walmart to Toyota: Major Companies Rolling Back DEI Policies

CBC, Nov 22, 2024: Ontario Human Rights Tribunal fines Emo Township for refusing Pride proclamation

Justice Centre, Aug 10, 2020: PARLA v. Prince Albert

John Carpay in the Epoch Times via the Justice Centre, Nov 26, 2024: Ultimately, protecting fundamental freedoms depends on a citizenry that cherishes a free and virtuous society

The Lavigne Show on Rumble, Nov 27, 2024: Danielle's Legacy w/ Leighton Grey, Marty Belanger, Bruce Pardy & Marty Moore

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John and Kevin discuss the requirement that drivers headed to the United States will have to submit photo ID and biometric data in advance. Why is this necessary, and how does this requirement tie in with concerns about digital ID? John and Kevin then discuss a column of John's in which he puts forward the idea that our constitution might protect us from globalist intrusions. And finally, we examine a recent instance of compelled speech, where the federal government has introduced legislation that will force pregnancy crisis centres to promote abortion.

NTD, Nov 14, 2024: Canadians to Pre-Submit Digital Photo, Driver’s Licence for Border Crossings in 2026: Federal Report

Western Standard, Nov 14, 2024: ‘BIOMETRIC DECLARATION’: Digital ID for Canadians driving into US by 2026

Immigration and Citizenship, Government of Canada: Biometrics--Where to give your fingerprints and photo

Immigration and Citizenship, Government of Canada: Find out if you need to give biometrics

CBC, Jan 24, 2022: Canada planning technological fixes to make crossing the border faster

USA Today, Oct 17, 2024: Is it safe to share biometric data? Tech expert weighs in

Justice Centre, Concluded Case, Oct 18, 2023: Constitutional challenge of Canada’s mandatory use of ArriveCAN app

IMdB: Shake Hands with the Devil (2007)

CanLII, Aug 20: Reference re Secession of Quebec, 1998 CanLII 793

Supreme Court of Canada, Sep 9, 1981: Re: Resolution to amend the Constitution, 1981 CanLII 25

Alissa Golob in the National Post, Nov 12, 2024: Liberals only interested in a woman's right to an abortion — not choice

National Post, Nov 1, 2024: Liberals take 'softer approach' on pledge to revoke charity status for pregnancy counselling

Justice Centre, Jun 30, 2021: BCM International v. Canada

Global News, Sep 11, 2019: Ontario law society repeals rule requiring members to commit to promoting diversity

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Lawyer Marty Moore takes us through the good and the bad of proposed changes to Alberta's Education Act. There is a lot in here that firmly establishes parental rights and puts some serious guardrails around gender transitions for minors. Parents will now have to opt-in to explicit sex education in the classroom. However, the Education Act will allow sex education to occur without parental notification during activities and in groups occurring outside the classroom. This means that explicit sexual material could be easily shared by activists with young kids on field trips, at assemblies, and in any group that meets outside of class time, and parents may never hear about it. The opt-in provisions will give parents a false sense of control over what their kids are learning.

Alberta Government, Oct 31, 2024: Supporting Alberta students and families--Proposed amendments to the Education Act will support student success and well-being in Alberta schools.

CBC, Oct 31, 2024: Alberta tables bills on transgender youth health care, students' pronouns, opt-in sex education

Justice Centre Achievement, Oct 19, 2019: Challenging the constitutionality of secrecy in schools

Justice Centre, Jan 18, 2019: Affidavit of B.B.

Justice Centre, Jun 26, 2019: Affidavit of J.J. (autistic student re: Firefly event)

Justice Centre, Feb 12, 2019: Affidavit of A.A.

NPR, Feb 14, 2023: Some Kansas lawmakers want to punish doctors who help transgender kids transition

The Audit, Apr 17, 2024: Who Will Underwrite the Legal Liability for Puberty Blocker Harms?

Daily Mail, Mar 13, 2024: 'America needs to wake up': Doctors and politicians praise England's 'landmark decision' to ban puberty blockers for children over fears about drugs' long-term harms - as they call for similar in US

Forbes, Jun 14, 2023: Increasing Number Of European Nations Adopt A More Cautious Approach To Gender-Affirming Care Among Minors

Government of Saskatchewan, Oct 20, 2023: "Parents' Bill Of Rights" Passed And Enshrined In Legislation

Chris Selley in The National Post via MSN, Nov 1, 2024: The war over transitioning kids is still blazing in New Brunswick

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Lawyer James Manson brings us up to date on the $290 million lawsuit brought by Ottawa resident Zexi Li and others against the Freedom Convoy. In court on Oct 28, Mr. Manson put forward his arguments in an appeal against the dismissal of his Anti-SLAPP motion that would have ended the lawsuit. It's still early days, he says, but he's already put forward some interesting evidence, like the fact that it was the Ottawa police, and not the truckers, that created the traffic problems in downtown Ottawa back in January and February 2022.

Justice Centre, Oct 25, 2024: On Monday, court will hear arguments in $290 million lawsuit against Freedom Convoy

Justice Centre Active Case, Feb 5, 2024: Zexi Li launches $290 million lawsuit against Freedom Convoy participants

Justice Centre, Aug 8, 2023: Update on Anti-SLAPP Motion in Class Action Lawsuit against Freedom Convoy Participants

Justice Centre, Feb 7, 2024: Justice Centre in court today opposing application against organizers of Freedom Convoy

Osler, Hoskin & Harcourt LLP, Sep 14, 2020: Supreme Court rearticulates test under Ontario “anti-SLAPP” legislation

Superior Court of Ontario: Best Practices Guide For Class Actions in Ontario 

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We discuss a recent Ontario Court of Appeal decision, Mathur v. Ontario, which was the subject of a recent National Post column by Jamie Sarkonak. In this case, a group of teenagers had gone after the Ford government when it lowered the CO2 targets created by the previous government. The kids claimed the change in government policy violated their Charter rights by endangering the future. The teenagers lost the first round, but now the Appeal Court has ordered a new trial, indirectly suggesting they might have a right to a stable climate.

Court of Appeal for Ontario, Oct 17, 2024: Mather v. Ontario

Jamie Sarkonak in the National Post, Oct 22, 2024: Court says lack of economy-killing climate targets may violate the Charter

Supreme Court of Canada, Apr 2, 2024: Vriend v. Alberta

Friends of Science, Aug 6, 2019: Alligators in Alaska

Ken Gregory in Friends of Science, Jun 14, 2024: Climate Sensitivity by Energy Balance with Urban and Natural Warming (PDF)

CanLII, Jun 20, 2024: Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act, SC 2018, c 12, s 186

Supreme Court of Canada, May 25, 2021: References re Greenhouse Gas Pollution Pricing Act

Financial Times, Feb 21, 2015: Chairman of climate change panel accused of sexual harassment

Wikipedia: Rajendra K. Pachauri

BBC, Feb 24, 2015: Profile: Climate chief Rajendra Pachauri

Carbon Brief, Jan 12, 2023: Tonga volcano eruption raises ‘imminent’ risk of temporary 1.5C breach

Watts Up With That?, Aug 24, 2024: Climate Change Weekly #516: Hunga Tonga Eruption Behind “Record” Warming

Kenneth P. Green, Fraser Institute Bulletin, Apr 2024: Extreme Weather and Climate Change (PDF)

CanLII, Sep 9, 2021: O.M.S. v E.J.S., 2021 SKQB 243 (Ruling by M.T. Megaw)

Justice Centre Concluded Case, May 11, 2023: Trinity Bible Chapel, et al. v. Ontario

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John shares his thoughts on a National Post column criticizing recent statements from Supreme Court Chief Justice Richard Wagner. He agrees that undermining the value of legal precedent harms the rule of law. John also discusses a column in which he supports adding the right to refuse a vaccine to the Alberta Bill of Rights, as proposed by Premier Danielle Smith. He argues that while the Charter theoretically protects rights, judges too often side with governments.

Stéphane Sérafin and Kerry Sun in the National Post, Oct 9, 2024: Unchecked judicial power — that's Chief Justice Wagner's vision for Canada

Supreme Court of Canada, Jan 27, 1959: Roncarelli v. Duplessis

Supreme Court of Canada, May 17, 2001: Trinity Western University v. British Columbia College of Teachers

Supreme Court of Canada, Jun 15, 2018: Law Society of British Columbia v. Trinity Western University

John Carpay in The Epoch Times via the Justice Centre, Oct 11, 2024: Canadians Need Legislation to Protect Their Rights

The Canadian Press via the National Post, Sep 24, 2024: Danielle Smith announces details of planned Alberta Bill of Rights that includes vaccine choice, gun ownership

Fox News, Dec 3, 2021: Canadian judge stays compelled speech order issued against pastor whenever he speaks publicly about COVID-19

CanLII, Sep 9, 2021: O.M.S. v E.J.S., 2021 SKQB 243

Justice Centre Active Case, Sep 19, 2024: Challenging constitutionality of Ontario’s public health orders - Hillier v. Ontario

Justice Centre Concluded Case, May 11, 2023: Trinity Bible Chapel, et al. v. Ontario

Justice Centre Report, Sep 13, 2022: Excess Deaths Contradict Narrative of Success

Justice Centre Concluded Case, Mar 13, 2024: Challenging Manitoba’s lockdown measures - Gateway Bible Baptist Church, et al. v. Manitoba and Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Brent Roussin

CTV News, Sep 27, 2021: Alberta NDP calls for door-to-door vaccination campaign to increase immunizations

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