Episode 134: B.C. tribunal finds classical liberalism is NOT a protected belief. Plus, a new tort is born. episode artwork

EPISODE · May 20, 2026 · 42 MIN

Episode 134: B.C. tribunal finds classical liberalism is NOT a protected belief. Plus, a new tort is born.

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In Episode 134, we tell you about a BC Human Rights Tribunal decision that finds holding the classical liberal view on DEI is not a protected political view, unlike socialism. Plus, we discuss the newly-created tort of intimidate partner violence.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Gordon v. Simon Fraser University, 2026 BCHRT 101 (BCHRT)Ahluwalia v. Ahluwalia (Supreme Court of Canada)Should family violence be it's own new tort? A debate! (Canadian Justice)For intervenors in SCC case, the implications of a new tort of family violence are far-reaching (Canadian Lawyer)Sign our Bill C-22 petition (TheCCF.ca)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.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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