Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms

10/07/2026

The November 8 deadline is approaching.

The Justice Centre encourages undergraduate students to apply for the annual Patricia Trottier and Gwyn Morgan Student Essay Contest.

This year, $7,000 in prize money will be shared among five students, with the top essay earning $2,800. All five winners will also receive books provided by sponsors.

Learn more and submit your essay here:

Now Open: 4th Annual Patricia Trottier and Gwyn Morgan Student Essay Contest The Manning Foundation along with C2C Journal, Institute for Liberal Studies, Juno News, Generation Screwed, Canada Strong and Free Network and Aristotle Foundation for Public Policy are pleased to sponsor the 4th Annual Pa...

10/07/2026

Children should feel comfortable asking about land acknowledgements

In this short video, Dr. Geoffrey Horsman reflects on why that matters to him as a father and educator, and why encouraging curiosity and open discussion is essential to learning. That commitment to open discussion also informs his legal challenge against the Waterloo Region District School Board. After the Board told him that school council land acknowledgements were mandatory and could not be debated, Dr. Horsman challenged its policy with the help of lawyers funded by the Justice Centre.

Learn more about his case and support the defence of freedom of conscience and expression: https://www.jccf.ca/.../parent-launches-legal-challenge.../ See less

10/07/2026

Children should feel comfortable asking about land acknowledgements

In this short video, Dr. Geoffrey Horsman reflects on why that matters to him as a father and educator, and why encouraging curiosity and open discussion is essential to learning. That commitment to open discussion also informs his legal challenge against the Waterloo Region District School Board. After the Board told him that school council land acknowledgements were mandatory and could not be debated, Dr. Horsman challenged its policy with the help of lawyers funded by the Justice Centre.

Learn more about his case and support the defence of freedom of conscience and expression: https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/parent-launches-legal-challenge-after-waterloo-school-board-mandates-land-acknowledgements-and-bans-debate/

10/07/2026

Why protecting freedom of religion and conscience matters for every Canadian.

Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett and John Carpay discuss this fundamental freedom and why it must be defended.

Watch the full interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ITtukMmLKA

10/07/2026

An American warning on religious freedom in Canada: State Senator Shane Jett interviews John Carpay

Concerns about religious freedom in Canada are drawing attention south of the border.

Oklahoma State Senator Shane Jett joins John Carpay, President of the Justice Centre, to discuss growing threats to religious freedom and freedom of expression in Canada, and why these developments are attracting scrutiny from American lawmakers.

Watch their conversation about the importance of protecting Canadians’ freedom to express their beliefs and practise their faith.

10/07/2026

“Watch out when politicians talk about safety.”

Justice Centre President John Carpay joins on Sovereign Voice to discuss free speech, digital privacy, and the growing reach of government power.

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10/06/2026

Independent media help keep Canada strong and free.

Watch Juno News co-founder and 2026 George Jonas Freedom Award recipient Candice Malcolm in conversation with Justice Centre President John Carpay about why Canada needs media that operate without taxpayer funding, question government narratives, and stand up to censorship.

10/05/2026

Alberta lawyer Roger Song is appealing the dismissal of his challenge to the Law Society’s mandatory ideological training.

Lawyers funded by the Justice Centre are asking for a new hearing before a different judge.

Read the full story here:
https://www.jccf.ca/alberta-lawyer-appeals-challenge-to-law-societys-mandatory-ideological-training/

10/05/2026

John Carpay joins Dan Borden on to discuss the worrisome trend towards “becoming a surveillance state,” examining Bill C-34, age verification, digital ID, and who gets to decide what Canadians can say online.

Bill C-34, Canada’s Safe Social Media Act, could change how social ...