Episode 32: Waterloo plans to expropriate farmland. Is something shady going on?

Not Reserving Judgment

On Episode 32, we tell you about secretive plans in Waterloo Region to expropriate farmland; we explain the new Supreme Court of Canada decision that says Charter rights may sometimes yield to Indigenous rights; and we explain why declaring an emergency for a solar eclipse in Niagara Region is not only misguided but unlawful.

Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode:

• Wilmot Township farmers prepare to fight back after Region of Waterloo plans to expropriate land
• Opinion: Online Harms Act focuses on the wrong end of the problem
• 'It's going to be crazy:' Niagara Falls mayor says city preparing for up to 1 million visitors for solar eclipse
• Niagara police begin public safety plans for million expected to view solar eclipse
• Kitchener developer made offers on six Wilmot farms a month before the region
• Christine Van Geyn: A solar eclipse is not an emergency and declaring it one is unlawful
• Dickson v. Vuntut Gwitchin First Nation, 2024 SCC 10
• Joanna Baron: Supreme Court confirms that the Charter applies to Indigenous governments—except when it doesn’t
• 'Nonsense:' Ford slams lawsuits filed by Ontario school boards against social media platforms

Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn.

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