Shaun Newman Podcast Mashup 171
Aug 15, 2025
Join legal experts Jeff Rath and Jeff Evely as they tackle pressing issues of autonomy and land rights in Canada. Rath discusses Alberta's sovereignty court case, highlighting the legal complexities of independence questions. Meanwhile, Evely shares his showdown with Nova Scotia's woods access ban, revealing the absurdities of regulatory overreach. The duo also cracks jokes about regional politics, safety regulations, and the personal rights struggles many face in their communities, all while navigating the humorous side of serious legal matters.
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Deliberate Fine To Test Forest Ban
- Jeff Evely deliberately entered Nova Scotia woods under conservation officers' supervision to get fined and trigger a court review.
- He received a $28,872 fine and used it to challenge the blanket ban legally.
Blanket Bans Versus Minimal Impairment
- Evely argues Nova Scotia's blanket forest ban fails minimal impairment required by the Charter.
- He says targeted measures (ban ignitions, camp stoves, ATVs) would be logical and less rights-infringing.
Political Exceptions Reveal Motives
- Evely highlights political exceptions show restrictions are political, not purely safety-driven.
- He notes selected events (indigenous performance, golf) remained allowed, revealing inconsistent rules.
