Justice Denied

Justice Denied

The following editorial was previously published by The Lawyer’s Daily, June 16, 2022. Philosopher Thomas Sowell once quipped, “You will never understand bureaucracies until you understand that for bureaucrats, procedure is everything and outcomes are nothing.”...
Suspension of Disbelief

Suspension of Disbelief

Barry W. Bussey I woke up Tuesday morning to the news that the Government of Canada is “suspending” the COVID-19 vaccine travel mandates. At first glance, this is welcome news. After growing opposition from Canadians, the government has finally relented on (at least...
No Jab, No Degree

No Jab, No Degree

University students and newlyweds David and Stephanie met with First Freedoms in December to receive legal counsel in applying for accommodation for their religious beliefs. Recently, they met again to share an update on their situation. Find out what they’ve...
Parliamentary Privilege: An Issue Of Conscience

Parliamentary Privilege: An Issue Of Conscience

A shortened version of this editorial was published under the same title by The Lawyer’s Daily on June 1, 2022. Barry W. Bussey On May 13, 2022, Ontario Superior Court Justice J. Fregeau issued his decision in Alford v. Canada (Attorney General)[1] striking down...