Why the Arrest of James Coates is Not Normal →
My latest in the National Post, on why the arrest of Alberta pastor James Coates is a constitutional abnormality, even if it is not strictly unconstitutional.
Read MoreIs It Ever Ethical for Christians to Disobey Court Orders?
In most cases, refusal to comply with a judicial order will, in my view, amount to a failure to be “subject for the Lord’s sake to every human institution” (1 Peter 2:13) by “[resisting] what God has appointed” and denying the authorities which “have been instituted by God” (Romans 13:1-2).
Read MoreRuth Bader Ginsberg, Equality and Bill 21
I recently joined Jamil Jivani on NEWSTALK 1010 to discuss the legacy of Ruth Bader Ginsberg, and why her example should inspire us to oppose unjust and inequitable laws like Quebec’s Bill 21. Much thanks to Jamil for making my first-ever radio interview such an enjoyable experience. (Interview starts at 9:30.)
Why Erin O'Toole Should Oppose Bill 21 →
My latest in Policy Options, on why it’s in the Conservative Party’s best interest to take a stand against Bill 21 and what Erin O’Toole can do about it.
Read MoreFundamental Freedoms During COVID-19 →
My latest on CBC News with Brian Bird, on the constitutional tightrope governments are walking as restrictions on peaceful assemblies stretch on during the COVID-19 emergency.
Read MoreBill 21 and the Notwithstanding Clause →
I had the privilege of moderating a panel at the 2020 Runnymede Society National Conference on Bill 21, the Notwithstanding Clause and Section 28 of the Charter, featuring Geoff Sigalet, Leonid Sirota and Bruce Pardy. There was some lively debate, and we had a lot of fun. Check it out below.
Bill 21 and the Search for True Religious Neutraity →
My latest on Double Aspect, on why Quebec Bill 21 pursues the wrong kind of religious neutrality. Many thanks to Leonid Sirota for inviting me to contribute this guest post to his blog.
Read MoreCanada Needs a Renewed Commitment to Religious Rights →
My latest in The Globe and Mail with Derek Ross, on why it’s not just Quebec’s government that needs to demonstrate a renewed commitment to religious freedom, and how Canada as a whole is at risk of losing sight of religion as a social and public good.
Read MoreBill 21 Misapplies the Principle of Religious Neutrality →
The Quebec government claims that Bill 21 is about the constitutional principle of religious neutrality. It’s not. Check out my latest in Policy Options to learn why.
Read MoreOntario is Making Doctors Choose Between their Convictions and their Calling →
My latest in Policy Options, on why the College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario should consider how its assisted dying policies may keep minority groups out of the profession.
Read MoreWhy We Should be Skeptical of Government Appeals to Charter Values →
Check out my latest on CBC News on the federal government’s new eligibility criteria for the Canada Summer Jobs program.
Read MoreCharter Values and Summer Jobs →
Check out my take in the Ottawa Citizen on why Justin Trudeau's understanding of Charter values isn't that different from Kellie Leitch's proposed Canadian values test.