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Episode 134: B.C. tribunal finds classical liberalism is NOT a protected belief. Plus, a new tort is born.
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- Not Reserving Judgment
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- May 20, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2523
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Summary
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.