John Carpay
Lawyer John Carpay is president of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF.ca).
On self-identification, the law is inconsistent
“This is how things should work in a free society: your right to express yourself does not include a right to have other people agree with your beliefs. “
B.C. court ruling against father in child hormone treatment case sets dangerous precedent
Justice Bowden’s Order prohibits the father from trying to persuade his female-born child to refrain from experimental and irreversible testosterone treatments.
Mainstream media ignores the inconvenient truth of B.C. transgender male genitalia waxing case
For someone with male genitalia to bring forward a “human rights” claim to being legally entitled to have male genitals handled by an …
The “human right” to compel women to wax male genitalia
JY is a transwoman with male genitalia, who in early 2018 filed more than a dozen human rights complaints against female estheticians who declined to provide JY with a “Brazilian” bikini wax.
Saskatchewan court orders City of Prince Albert to pay $6,000 for denying pro-life group equal access to flag pole
The local pro-life group had been one of the many organizations to participate, raising its flag during "Celebrate Life Week" for over 20 years.
Once again, identity politics trump rational debate
Last week, Canadians were presented with yet another example as to why offensiveness is not a fair or reliable criterion for restricting speech in politics.
Supreme Court Justices divided on defending Charter freedoms
Canadians wishing to preserve the core freedoms of our society would be well served by understanding the track records of Supreme Court judges on fundamental Charter freedoms.
Politicians, not Supreme Court justices, need to engage with the public
The Court should not be making these political decisions in the first place, in order to avoid even the appearance of possible bias.
Quebec’s Bill 21 attacks freedom and tolerance
While Bill 21 does prohibit covering one’s face in some contexts, it goes much further. Bill 21 prohibits practicing Muslims, Jews, Sikhs and members of other faiths from wearing any religious symbol while providing government services to the public.
Ontario’s Bill 84 will silence legitimate political expression
Prohibiting hate-promoting demonstrations at Queen’s Park will not work, because there is no clear, objective standard of what is “hate,” that all people of good will rally around.
Battle over parental rights continues after Alberta election
Jason Kenney, Alberta’s Premier-designate, stated on election night that “parents know better than politicians what is best for their kids.”
CARPAY: B.C. Human Rights ruling is an affront to a free society
By imposing its progressive, post-modernist and politically correct opinion on Whatcott, this government body likewise imposes it on all of society. The message is clear to all citizens: if you refuse to kowtow to political correctness, you will pay a heavy price.
CARPAY: Charter freedoms of public servants at stake in Newfoundland human rights case
Does government have to respect the fundamental Charter freedoms of public servants?
CARPAY: University of Toronto supports left-wing speech, not free speech
If U of T permits Finkelstein to speak on its campus, it will be because of his progressive, politically correct opinions, not because the university is committed to free expression.
CARPAY: Ending mandatory student union fees is fair and just
If student unions are truly good and wonderful, providing immense benefits to all their members, then why must university students be forced to join them and pay dues? Won’t the benefits and wonders attract sufficient support without coercion?
