Episode 30: Why did a judge order activists defending 'gang-run drug camps' to pay $11,500?

On Episode 30, we explain why a proposed bylaw in Vaughan aimed at controlling hateful protests outside synagogues raises red flags; we explain the costs order made against an activist group defending dangerous encampments in Edmonton; plus we share our Bad Legal Takes of the Week.Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:Advocacy group to pay City of Edmonton more than $11K in costs after failed encampment lawsuitSection 176(2) of the Criminal CodeVaughan mayor seeks to ban protests at schools, religious institutionsProtecting Vaughan’s places of worship, schools, childcare facilities and our hospital (Vaughan news release)Westendorp v. the Queen, 1983 CanLII 1 (SCC)Coalition for Justice and Human Rights Ltd v Edmonton (City), 2024 ABKB 148 (CanLII)Kingston to start enforcing daytime camping ban in city parksThe Supreme Court of Canada went viral for what it didn’t say about ‘a woman’A Q&A with U of T’s new adviser on civil discourse, Randy BoyagodaNot 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.