Episode 106: Yes, you could be JAILED for memes if C-9 passes. Plus, shocking letters to B.C. home owners. episode artwork

EPISODE · Oct 22, 2025 · 52 MIN

Episode 106: Yes, you could be JAILED for memes if C-9 passes. Plus, shocking letters to B.C. home owners.

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On Episode 106, we explain why the proposed hate speech law C-9 really could lead to jail for your memes, we discuss whether the Liberals' proposed tough-on-crime legislation will be constitutional, and we talk about some shocking letters handed out to B.C. property owners. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Bill C-9, An Act to amend the Criminal Code (hate propaganda, hate crime and access to religious or cultural places)B.C. politicians hopeful after Ottawa promise of bail-reform bill (CBC News)Carney will introduce legislation next month to tighten bail system (Globe and Mail)Woman jailed for race hate post says she was political prisoner (BBC)Man jailed over racially aggravated posts (BBC)Maryport man jailed over racist online post (BBC)Police make 30 arrests a day for offensive online messages (The Times)Richmond property owners worried after First Nations land claim (Global News)Court Issues First-Ever Jail Sentence in Canada for Holocaust Denial (FSWC)Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.

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