Christine Van Geyn live tweets the proceedings all day long – if you would like to follow along with her updates, visit https://twitter.com/cvangeyn In her April 4th summary of Emergencies Act court proceedings, CCF Litigation Director Christine Van Geyn highlighted
Read MoreToronto has posted updates to its Vehicle-for-hire by-laws site regarding the recommendations for a “net zero” approach. The draft recommendations suggested by staff would exempt wheelchair-accessible vehicles and permit current hybrid vehicles to stay in use until 2032 (the seven year age limit would still apply).
Read MoreThe first two hours of the April 3rd proceedings were spent listening to Canada’s Attorney General’s office argue that this case should not be heard, claiming it is “moot” because the Emergencies Act is not in use anywhere at present.
The idea that a case which took a full year to get to court could have been conducted simultaneously with the protest as it took place seemed so nonsensical Justice Richard Mosely had to ask numerous questions for clarification before he noted, “This begs the question: if a case like this can’t go ahead, when can any case go ahead?”
Read More“We’ve had the Rouleaux commission, which did not have a formal ruling, but they issued a report. It was very a disappointing report, that found that the use of that legislation was justified, but the report did say that ‘another reasonable decision maker could reach a different conclusion.’ We are arguing that the Federal Court should reach such a different conclusion.”
Read MoreBy Dan McTeague Get ready to pay more for … well, just about everything. In just a few days from now, on April 1st, Trudeau’s Federal Carbon Tax is set to increase – again – from $50 a ton to $65
Read More“Our enticing new fragrance: top notes of that puddle on the ground at your feet. Bottom notes of cola, coffee, pepperoni. Recommended application: once or twice per week.” Happy April ‘s Fuel’s Day from GasBuddy.
Read MoreAs the Freedom Convoy rolled through Manitoba, Hutterite colonies expressed extraordinary support by Donna Laframboise Back on the road the next morning, the sun is shining and the sky is blue. Shaky video shot by Sally from the cab of the truck
Read MoreQUEEN’S PARK – NDP MPP Lise Vaugeois (Thunder Bay-Superior North) and strong advocate for safer roads in Northern Ontario, is once again urging the Ford government to take immediate action following another week of tragic accidents involving truckers in Northern Ontario. This week, a 47-year-old woman lost her life after a crash with a tanker on MR55 in the Greater Sudbury community.
Vaugeois is calling for proper measures to be put in place to protect drivers and keep highways safe. She has been working closely with drivers from Truckers for Safer Highways, who share her concerns. The group is calling for better training for commercial drivers, the staffing of inspection stations 24/7 so that safety regulations can be enforced, and the training of police officers to read electronic logs so that drivers are not driving beyond their permitted number of hours.
Read More“There was also overwhelming consensus from police officers who testified before the Commission that existing criminal laws would have been sufficient to manage the protests.“ Canadian Constitution Foundation release, February 17 2023 The Canadian Constitution Foundations‘ challenge to the Emergencies
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