Not Reserving Judgment Episode 50: When can cops arrest protesters? Farmer faces $400K fee. Plus Coutts trial ends.
Aug 7, 2024
Christie Blatchford, a renowned journalist with a focus on legal issues and civil rights, joins the discussion on police actions during protests in Toronto and the implications for civil liberties. She highlights the case involving a counter-protester arrested for breach of peace, emphasizing the delicate balance between individual rights and law enforcement. The conversation also shifts to the shocking $400,000 fee a farmer faces for archaeological assessments due to Indigenous artifacts, revealing the burdensome nature of regulatory compliance on property owners in Canada.
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Intro
00:00 • 4min
Protests, Policing, and Civil Liberties
04:19 • 24min
Exploring Emoji Intent and Legal Nuances
28:14 • 2min
Financial Burdens of Archaeological Assessments on Property Owners
29:46 • 5min
Navigating Property Rights and Legal Challenges
35:02 • 15min
Critique of Originalism in Canadian Law and Listener Engagement
49:33 • 4min