Episode 71: Can Alberta legally secede? Plus, your tax dollars fund pro-carbon tax litigants.

Not Reserving Judgment

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In this episode, we delve into the concept of being "qualified" in the workplace, examining who gets labeled as such, who doesn't, and the underlying reasons. We explore "competency checking"—the practice of scrutinizing individuals' abilities—and how it disproportionately affects underrepresented groups, often going unnoticed or unchallenged. Our discussion aims to redefine qualifications in a fair, equitable, and actionable manner. Our guest, Shari Dunn , is an accomplished journalist, former attorney, news anchor, CEO, university professor, and sought-after speaker. She has been recognized as Executive of the Year and a Woman of Influence, with her work appearing in Fortune Magazine, The Wall Street Journal, Ad Age, and more. Her new book, Qualified: How Competency Checking and Race Collide at Work , unpacks what it truly means to be deserving and capable—and why systemic barriers, not personal deficits, are often the real problem. Her insights challenge the narratives that hold so many of us back and offer practical solutions for building a more equitable future. Together, we can build workplaces and communities that don’t just reflect the world we live in, but the one we want to create. A world where being qualified is about recognizing the talent and potential that’s been overlooked for far too long. It’s not just about getting a seat at the table—it’s about building an entirely new table, one designed with space for all of us. Connect with Our Guest Shari Dunn Website& Book - Qualified: https://thesharidunn.com LI: https://www.linkedin.com/today/author/sharidunn TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thesharidunn Related Podcast Episodes: How To Build Emotionally Mature Leaders with Dr. Christie Smith | 272 Holding It Together: Women As America's Safety Net with Jessica Calarco | 215 How To Defy Expectations with Dr. Sunita Sah | 271 Share the Love: If you found this episode insightful, please share it with a friend, tag us on social media, and leave a review on your favorite podcast platform! 🔗 Subscribe & Review: Apple Podcasts | Spotify | Amazon Music…

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Not Reserving Judgment

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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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Episode 76: Ontario man WINS another chance to defend his naturalized garden in court 31:48

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On Episode 76, we explain what happened in an appeal of Mississauga's decision to mow down a man's naturalized garden; we update you on our Calgary anti-protest bylaw challenge; and we tell you about a teacher bragging about keeping kids from reading about Elon Musk. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Ruck v. Mississauga (City), 2025 ONCA 147 (CanLII) Ruck v. City of Mississauga, 2024 ONSC 2579 (CanLII) Teacher-Librarian trashes Elon Musk book Ontario Court of Appeal sends decision on homeowner’s naturalized garden back to lower court Legal challenge over Calgary's protest bylaw heads to court 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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Episode 75: Special update on Calgary battle over free expression 39:26

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In lieu of our regular programming this week, we're sharing Litigation Director Christine van Geyn's recap of yesterday's court hearing on the City of Calgary's ban on specified protests outside of recreational centres and libraries. We'll be back next week with a regular episode!

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Episode 74: Feds pour MILLIONS into activist lawsuits. Plus, when can cops snoop on your land? 47:18

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On Episode 74, we tell you about a new report on the program doling out taxpayer dollars to activist groups suing the government; we discuss a new election signs bylaw in St. Catharines, Ont.; and we tell you about a Supreme Court case about when police can enter your property. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: St. Catharines bans display of election signs on non-residential property (CHCH) CCF at the Supreme Court in case about police search powers TODAY February 18 The Court Challenges Program – How your tax dollars fuel social justice activism through the courts: Dave Snow and Ryan Alford (MacDonald-Laurier Institute) Christine Van Geyn: When governments pay to sue themselves on your dime (The Line) Rubio spars with Brennan over Vance’s Munich speech (The Hill) Explaining Canada’s Cult of ‘Decolonial Futurity’ to Americans (Quillette) Yarmouth not enforcing new bylaw prohibiting election signs 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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Episode 73: Is this LBGT advocate really an unbiased expert? Plus, are monks INVADING P.E.I.? 45:44

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On Episode 73, we consider Pierre Poilievre's novel interpretation of constitutional rights in relation to fentanyl; we discuss Calgary's attempt to have a questionable LGBT expert give evidence in our bylaw challenge; and we tell you about the monks buying up land in P.E.I. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Monks, money and the fierce debate over PEI’s scarce land Government asked to order new investigation into Buddhist land ownership in P.E.I. 'A privilege and an honour': Edmonton educator and advocate appointed to Senate Students say they faced discrimination at UNB law school, filing complaints Supreme Court won't disclose mysterious donor behind expensive gift for chief justice Pickleball court fight dropped after petitioner's outburst at council meeting Poilievre says the Charter supports locking up drug kingpins without using the notwithstanding clause 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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Full Recap of Day 2 of the Emergencies Act appeal in Federal Court 1:05:04

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Instead of our regular episode, Christine gives you a full recap of day two of arguments in our Emergencies Act appeal in the Federal Court of Appeal. Read more: Christine Van Geyn: Court ruling condemning use of Emergencies Act must be upheld 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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Full Recap of Day 1 of the Emergencies Act appeal in Federal Court 1:00:51

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Instead of our regular episode, Christine gives you a full recap of day one of arguments in our Emergencies Act appeal in the Federal Court of Appeal. Read more: Christine Van Geyn: Court ruling condemning use of Emergencies Act must be upheld 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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Episode 72: Are anti-immigrant signs hate crimes? Plus a LOSS in our B.C. vaccine card challenge. 59:06

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On Episode 72, we tell you about our loss in a challenge to B.C.'s COVID-19 vaccine card program; we discuss the Supreme Court's decision to hear a legal challenge to Quebec's ban on religious symbols; and we tell you why hate crime charges in St. Albert are unlikely. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Hamilton leaders denounce ‘dangerous rhetoric’ at Saturday protest near Jackson Square Second Cup cuts ties with Montreal franchisee, closes cafés over antisemitic remarks and gesture Kassian v. British Columbia, 2025 BCCA 20 No public spitting, drugs, panhandling, feeding birds or feral cats, and protest limits pitched for Edmonton's latest public behaviour rule book ‘Potentially disastrous’: The Hub’s legal experts react to the Supreme Court’s explosive decision regarding Quebec’s secularism law 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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Episode 71: Can Alberta legally secede? Plus, your tax dollars fund pro-carbon tax litigants. 39:27

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On Episode 71, we explore the constitutionality of Alberta seceding from Canada, we update you on several of the cases that we're working on, we tell you why Meta's new policy doesn't promote hate speech, and explain how your tax dollars funded pro-carbon tax legal groups. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Feds Paid Carbon Tax Friends Reference re Secession of Quebec, 1998 CanLII 793 (SCC) Tasha Kheiriddin: Liberal response to Trump tariffs could break the country apart Interprovincial travel case intervention (Taylor v. Canada) Prince Edward Island free expression case (John Robertson) CCF to appear at Supreme Court in case about the scope of police search powers Ward v. Quebec, 2021 SCC 43 (CanLII) 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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Episode 70: Vaccine lawsuit dismissed as 'outlandish.' Plus, Canada ranks 2nd-last on healthcare 54:45

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On Episode 70, we tell you about some tiny steps B.C. and Alberta are taking toward free trade; we discuss a new report that ranks Canada’s health care as second-last among peers, and we tell you about a vaccine mandate lawsuit dismissed for its "outlandish" claims. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Another expensive court loss for anti-vaccine mandate lawyer Dorceus v. Ontario et al., 2024 ONSC 7087 Canada’s health-care system falls behind most peer countries: Report Troubling Diagnosis: Comparing Canada’s Healthcare with International Peers (C.D. Howe Institute) Canada: A playbook for scoring on your own goal (National Bank) With wine flowing between B.C. and Alberta, makers look to free trade across Canada Ottawa Paid $369K To Silence Critics (Blacklock's) 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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Episode 69: Was prorogation constitutional? Plus Liberals want to make it EASIER to declare emergencies. 1:04:08

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On Episode 69, we tell you about the Liberals' desire to make it even easier to use the Emergencies Act and freeze bank accounts; we discuss whether Justin Trudeau's prorogation is constitutional; and we tell you about some of the bad bills that are now likely to die. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Heegsma v. Hamilton (City), 2024 ONSC 7154 (CanLII) City of Hamilton aims to end tent encampments in parks, says mayor following court win Howard Anglin: The Governor General should not allow Trudeau to prorogue to hold a full Liberal leadership race CRA to continue with capital tax changes despite prorogation: Finance Department Trudeau resignation puts capital gains tax hike 'on life support,' but CRA still messing up With the House of Commons prorogued, some key Liberal legislation may not pass Two men file unprecedented legal challenge against Trudeau's request for prorogation 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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Episode 68: City councillor sanctioned for harassing emojis. Plus, shutting down TikTok? 51:32

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On Episode 68, we tell you about a London, Ont., city councillor sanctioned for saucy emjois; we explain what's wrong with a Conservative private member's bill aimed at protecting children online; and we tell why it may not make sense to shut down TikTok's Canadian office. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: London councillor should have pay suspended for 30 days for bullying city staffer: Integrity commissioner Bill 241, Municipal Accountability Act, 2024 TikTok seeks to block federal government’s shutdown order with court challenge Noted Black novelist challenges London school board stance on N-word in books Passenger in deadly Highway 401 wrong-way crash pleads guilty, released on probation Joanna Baron: The Liberal’s approach to regulating the internet is a disaster. What comes next could be even worse No Cash For Hurtful Signage 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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BONUS EPISODE - Free Speech in Canada: From ancient roots to modern controversies 59:04

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Instead of our weekly episode of Not Reserving Judgment, here's a conversation on new book, Free Speech In Canada: A beginner’s guide from ancient roots to modern controversies. Now available on Amazon.ca!

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Episode 66: Citizens DEBANKED. Plus, should kids be banned from social media? 37:24

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On Episode 66, we tell you about a shocking new Free Press investigation into debanking in the United States, and discuss whether Australia's ban on social media for kids under 16 is a good idea. Plus, Bad Legal Takes from U of T and a self-described "fat intersectional feminist." Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: The Debanking of America Guide to Law and Policy regarding Antisemitism and Anti-Israeli Discrimination at the University of Toronto Over 800 Canadian bank account holders 'debanked' since 2018: Report Canadian media outlet says bank denied it a commercial mortgage over conservative political leanings Airbnb deletes accounts of people attending white supremacist rally China's 'social credit' system uses technology to punish citizens What Australia's social media ban for children could mean as Quebec eyes similar legislation Amy Hamm: This 'fat intersectional feminist' insists medical care is a human rights abuse 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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Episode 65: Freedom Convoy leader GUILTY. Plus bike lanes & Ezra Levant arrest. 46:11

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On Episode 65, we tell you about Freedom Convoy Leader Pat King's criminal convictions and acquittals; we explain why Toronto Police were wrong to arrest journalist Ezra Levant; and we get into the war over bike lanes in Toronto. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Borderland Pride v. Corporation of the Township of Emo, 2024 HRTO 1651 Pat King found guilty of mischief for role in 'Freedom Convoy' R v Pawlowski, 2024 ABCA 342 Ontario passes bill that allows major Toronto bike lanes to be ripped out Korean man gets jail time for being too fat for military duty ‘Not unusual,’ UN says of firing adviser, who didn’t call Israel genocidal Ontario Human Rights Tribunal fines Emo Township for refusing Pride proclamation 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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Episode 64: Is UBC's law school really racist? Plus reining in Alberta's regulators 32:53

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