In Episode 119, we discuss Alberta Premier Danielle Smith's letter to Prime Minister Mark Carney threatening to withhold funding if Alberta doesn't get more say in judicial appointments. Plus, we explain why we disagree with the Federal Court of Appeal that plastic is "toxic."

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• Danielle Smith calls on Mark Carney to give Alberta more say in selection of judges (Globe and Mail)
• Federal Court of Appeal Upholds Ottawa’s Listing Plastics “Toxic” (TheCCF.ca)
• Judge stays case against environmental activists who climbed Montreal bridge over rights violations (CTV News)
• Gov’t Bending On Plastic Ban (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.

In Episode 118, we give you a full recap of Ontario's appeal of a decision that found a law designed to remove bike lanes from Toronto violated the rights to life and security of the person. Plus, we discuss whether government should ban social media for kids under age 14.

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• Toronto cyclists defend bike lane challenge before Ontario's top court (CBC News)
• Federal officials draft plans to ban social media for children under 14 (Globe and Mail)
• B.C. woman files lawsuit, claims seizing pets under veterinary care violates Charter rights (CBC News)
• Cycle Toronto et al. v. Attorney General of Ontario et al., 2025 ONSC 1650 (CanLii)
• Joanna Baron: The Liberal’s approach to regulating the internet is a disaster. What comes next could be even worse (The Hub)

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.

In Episode 117, we tell you about our new case involving a Windsor man arrested for skating while protesting with a sign about the local budget. Plus, we walk you through the Federal Court of Appeal decision that found invoking the Emergencies Act violated Charter rights.

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• Christine Van Geyn: Feds spent millions defending Trudeau's Freedom Convoy crackdown — and lost (National Post)
• Federal Court of Appeal Emergencies Act Decision: Your Questions Answered (TheCCF.ca)
• Mississauga resident urges City to rethink oil and gas ads after spotting 'greenwashing' billboard (ThePointer.com)
• CCF assists Windsor man arrested for peacefully holding sign outside city hall (TheCCF.ca)

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.