Supreme Court Weighs Lawyer Oath | Calgary News

The Supreme Court of Canada is now weighing whether forcing new lawyers to swear an oath pledging allegiance to the monarch violates religious freedom — a case sparked by Sikh lawyer Prabjot Wirring, who challenged the requirement after Alberta’s Court of Appeal ruled it unconstitutional. The court must decide if the oath can be made optional, eliminated, or reworded — with implications for how Canada balances tradition and individual conscience in its legal system. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/afd3e56f4281286a