Not Reserving Judgment Episode 85: Police use DRONES to film drivers. Plus, non-Indigenous banned from B.C. beach.
May 14, 2025
42:52
On Episode 85, we tell about the outrageous decision by Kingston Police to use drones to spy on drivers in their cars, we explain why Canada's privacy laws are overdue for an update, and we walk through the dubious claim that First Nation treaties could block Alberta separation.
Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:
- Kingston Police Traffic Safety Unit incorporates drone technology to address distracted driving
- Drone Surveillance of Drivers “Clearly Unconstitutional" (CCF)
- R. v. Jarvis, 2019 SCC 10 (CanLii)
- Jamie Sarkonak: Treaties can't be relied upon to stop Alberta from leaving (National Post)
- Says Privacy Is Now Pivotal (Blacklock's)
- New Brunswick's ban on swearing while drinking beer outside of your house (Lyle Skinner's Legislative Council)
- Popular Tofino beach closed to public as First Nations hold ceremony honouring dead whale
Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.
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