On Episode 40, we discuss the University of Toronto's request for a court order to clear out the campus occupiers; we talk about whether a good Samaritan law meant to prevent overdoses protects drug dealers against drug charges; and we update you on the Sara Jama affair. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: MPP Sarah Jama’s court cha…

On Episode 39, we discuss McGill's failed attempt to get an injunction against the protesters occupying campus; we tell you about a disappointing court ruling that upheld a B.C. vaccine mandate; and we explain why an arbitrator found Canada Post's vax mandate unreasonable. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: City surrendered to Uber…

On Episode 38, we discuss what formerly secret testimony about the invocation of the War Measures Act tells us about history repeating itself; we explain the court ruling that considered whether bylaw can ban swinging, and we give our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: We need a law against lying in pol…

On Episode 37, we tell you about the new sabotage provision snuck into the foreign interference bill; we discuss Poilievre's proposed use of the notwithstanding clause; and we explain why we oppose the federal program that funds activists to sue the government. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: BILL C-70: An Act respecting counter…

On Episode 36, we tell you about a challenge to Newfoundland's COVID-19 travel restrictions that's heading to the Supreme Court; we explain why a rare hate crime charge has been dropped; and we discuss why a B.C. woman's civil disobedience landed her 60 days in jail. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Fairy Creek old-growth protest…

On Episode 35, Josh and Joanna discuss the possible merits and demerits of a proposed mandatory drug treatment law in New Brunswick and the pro-Hamas protests roiling U.S. college campuses and Canadian cities. Plus, they give their Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Higgs won't rule out notwithstanding …

On Episode 34, Josh explains why he thinks Governor General Mary Simon should resign; Christine gives you the highlights of the Canada Strong and Free Network conference including Poilievre's speech, and Joanna tells us about a Quebec law aimed at protecting politicians. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Jamie Sarkonak: Governor G…

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On Episode 33, we tell you about a concerning new British Columbia law that will make it easy for governments to sue companies for products that may cause harm to health; we walk you through a fascinating decision overturning a portion of an Ontario law aimed at keeping animal rights activists from filming on farms; plus we share our Bad Legal Take…

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 disc…

On Episode 31, we tell you about the firing of an Ontario librarian whose apparent crime was trying to diversify the collection; we walk you through a heart-breaking decision by a Calgary judge to allow a woman with autism to access assisted-death over her father's objections, and we share our new polling that shows Canadians are ready for major ch…

On Episode 30, we explain why a proposed bylaw in Vaughan aimed at controlling hateful protests outside synagogues raises red flags; we explain the costs order made against an activist group defending dangerous encampments in Edmonton; plus we share our Bad Legal Takes of the Week. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Advocacy group …

On Episode 29, we tell you about a labour arbitrator decision that found a vaccine mandate that led to 10 nurses being fired from their jobs was unreasonable; we go through the Supreme Court decision that found the state needs judicial authorization to get your Internet Protocol address; and we tell you about a proposed bylaw that would ban "graphi…

On Episode 28, we give you an update on the criminal charges dropped against two men arrested at Coutts, Alberta in February 2022, and the civil lawsuits launched by trucker convoy participants; we explain the ruling that says Quebec's secularism law Bill 21 is fully shielded from judicial review by the notwithstanding clause; and we explain the in…

On Episode 27, we do a deep dive into the new Online Harms Act, introduced this week as Bill C-63. The act would create a Digital Safety Commission, increase the penalties for criminal hate speech, allow judges to impose peace bonds on people who might commit hate speech in the future, and empower the Canadian Human Rights Tribunal to fine people u…

On Episode 26, we tell you about the debate over whether the judge hearing the challenge to the Saskatchewan gender pronouns policy is allowed to make a declaration now that the notwithstanding clause has been invoked; we explain our application to intervene in the federal plastics appeal; and we tell you what we've heard about the upcoming "online…

Episode 72 With Megan McCaffery and Naomi Perks Love is in the air, and so is the spirit of donor stewardship on this heartwarming episode of Frontier FM. Join Megan as she welcomes Naomi Perks, a former client and the member of the Frontier family, for a deep dive into the art of showing appreciation to donors. In the spirit of Valentine's Day, th…

On Episode 25, we explain why last week's Supreme Court decision on Indigenous child welfare preserves an important constitutional principle; we walk you through the Federal Court's feisty opinion declaring that cabinet is breaching a constitutional convention by not appointing enough judges; and we discuss our theories on why the Supreme Court is …

On Episode 24, we tell you about a Montreal police officer who says he was demoted for an anonymous $20 donation to the Freedom Convoy; we explain the Supreme Court decision that found Ontario Premier Doug Ford was not required to give CBC his mandate letters; and we tell you about Supreme Court Judge Malcolm Rowe's provocative speech at the Runnym…

On Episode 23, we discuss the new Nunavut Lands and Resources Devolution Agreement and whether B.C. is planning to give First Nations a veto over certain land use decisions, and we get into the details of a concerning new cybersecurity law that could lead to secret hearings and orders to cut off Internet access without due process. Plus, Bad Legal …

On Episode 22 of Not Reserving Judgment, we focus in on our favourite parts of Justice Mosley's Federal Court of Canada decision that found the invocation of the Emergencies Act was unreasonable and that some of the orders made under it were unconstitutional. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Federal Court of Canada decision on Em…

On Episode 21 of Not Reserving Judgment, Josh asks whether B.C. police conducted unreasonable searches when they set up an elaborate plot to catch a killer using samples of tea, Joanna updates us on South Africa's weak case against Israel, and Christine explains her concerns around the incitement to hatred charges laid against a man holding a terro…

On Episode 20 of Not Reserving Judgment, Josh tells us about some thugs who threatened him and how police initially refused to help, and Christine explains why the Federal Court seems to have gotten it wrong by upholding the refusal of a Chinese student's study visa over espionage concerns. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Woman …

On Episode 19 of Not Reserving Judgment, we tell you about the witch hunt against a Prince Edward Island village councillor who put up a controversial sign; we explain why the B.C. Supreme Court got it wrong by blocking a new law that bans hard drug use in places like parks; and we interview an expert on the Israeli Supreme Court's decision to bloc…

We used AI to write these show notes! Dive into the depths of AI's current landscape and future possibilities with Mike Berg on this enlightening episode of Frontier FM. In this episode, Megan engages in a compelling discussion with industry veteran Mike Berg, the Chief Technology Officer at System 3. Mike shares his wealth of experience in artific…

On Episode 18 of Not Reserving Judgment, we explain why a new anti-pornography bill poses a risk to your rights; we examine the law on whether there's a right to protest in private spaces like shopping malls; and we discuss the sentence handed down for the man who defrauded the art world by creating fake Norval Morrisseaus. Stories and cases discus…

On Episode 17 of Not Reserving Judgment, we explain the problems with the concept of "Charter values," which has been reaffirmed in a case about language rights in Northwest Territories; we tell you about Uber's lawsuit against the City of Toronto; and we discuss the Ottawa airport's crazy decision to take down a Metis ad. Stories and cases discuss…

In this bonus episode, the Hon. Tony Clement interviews Joanna and Christine about their best-selling book 'Pandemic Panic.' Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutional law hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn. The show is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation, a non-partisan legal chari…

On Episode 16 of Not Reserving Judgment, we tell you about a Waterloo school board official who lost his bid to block teacher Carolyn Burjoski's defamation claim after he called her transphobic; we get into the discussion over Alberta's Sovereignty Act motion; and we tell you about an Ontario Court of Appeal decision that found requiring math tests…

On Episode 15 of Not Reserving Judgment, we talk about the Manning Report's recommendations to amend Alberta's laws to better protect rights in future emergencies; we applaud the Supreme Court for refusing to hear the appeal of four men stuck in Syria; and we explain why it was illegal for the federal government to ban single-use plastics like stra…

On Episode 14 of Not Reserving Judgment, we talk about why we haven't seen more hate speech charges following the explosion of vitriol at the past month's anti-Israel rallies; we discuss whether caste-based discrimination should be banned; we tell you about the curious case of a woman who says she was fired for calling her underlings "my humans"; w…

On Episode 13 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss a new Supreme Court decision that found some mandatory minimum sentences for child luring are cruel and unusual punishment; we tell you what we know about Justin Trudeau's latest Supreme Court pick, Justice Mary Moreau; and we talk about a series of human rights complaints that allege CUPE has dis…

Sometimes the best way to innovate is to start with the basics. On this episode, Megan and Frontier ED, Derek Weiss sit down with testing guru and friend of the pod, Nathan Hill from NextAfter to discuss all things testing. Nathan shares his favourite test for charities in their A/B infancy, some surprising findings fresh from the NextAfter lab, an…

On Episode 12 of Not Reserving Judgment, we walk you through a new federal court decision that upheld the Trudeau government’s so-called "military-style assault weapons ban"; we tell you about a new study that found vaccine passports did little to increase uptake of vaccines; and we discuss whether government officials violate free speech when they…

On Episode 11 of Not Reserving Judgment, we talk about whether universities like TMU and York are infringing free speech by punishing students for their horrible opinions on Israel; we tell why a Saskatchewan cardiology clinic has left the public medicare system; and we discuss the Soviet-style ticketing of two men for having a private conversation…

Is it really best practice to follow best practice? On this episode, Megan is joined by Russell Philips of the Canadian Constitution Foundation to discuss their learnings from the recent NIO Summit in Dallas. You'll find out why it's so hard to convince people under 40 to give, get some quick UX/UI wins to optimize your donation pages, and learn wh…

On Episode 10 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss how the Impact Assessment Act decision is a big win for Alberta; we explain why the Ontario legislature can censure MPP Sarah Jama despite her freedom of expression; and we update you on the travel ban challenge led by former Newfoundland Premier Brian Peckford and PPC Leader Maxime Bernier. Stori…

Megan returns to the pod for a message to our listeners about where we've been and where we're going!By Frontier Marketing Co.

On Episode 9 of Not Reserving Judgment, we update you on the latest in the Ontario Greenbelt scandal including what it might mean for Premier Doug Ford; we explain why even repugnant protests like the pro-Hamas rally in Toronto are constitutionally protected; and we discuss whether it's really a human rights violation for your hairstylist to drop y…

On Episode 8 of Not Reserving Judgment, we explain how C-11, the new online streaming law, impacts free expression by regulating podcasts, YouTube videos (and, yes, pornography); we walk you through a disappointing decision that overturned a judge who wanted to hear evidence of the safety and efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines before mandating them agai…

On Episode 7 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss Waterloo Region's plan to ticket people for saying mean words, we walk you through what happened at last week's Million March for Children protests and counter-protests, and we update you on the latest in the college of physicians' disciplinary proceedings against lockdown and vaccine critic Dr. Ku…

On Episode 6 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss whether it was right to criminally charge parents who participated in a 'mini convoy' protest in Newfoundland, talk about whether the Conservative Party's policy resolutions make sense, and rip on the Governor General for not understanding her job. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode…

On Episode 5 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss the criminal case against Freedom Convoy participants Tamara Lich and Chris Barber, explain why Wasaga Beach's new "car rally" bylaw goes too far, and talk about Denmark's worrying response to Quran burnings, which are protected speech. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Denmark pl…

On Episode 4 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss the legality of forcing repeat violent offenders into treatment, explain why a proposal to criminalize residential school "denialism" is a grave threat to free expression, and talk about whether it's OK for wannabe judges to attend partisan fundraisers. Stories discussed in this week's episode: Man…

On Episode 3 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss whether a hidden camera can turn consensual sex into sexual assault, ask whether wildfire travel bans went too far, and get into the debate over whether provinces can require parental consent before schools socially transition children. Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast about Canadian constitutio…

On Episode 2 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss whether the Greenbelt scandal is a scandal, explain judicial reforms that could turn Israel into a Canada-style backwater, and ask if it would be kosher to ban a political party before it bans you. Not Reserving Judgment is a podcast hosted by Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, and Christine Van Geyn broug…

On Episode 1 of Not Reserving Judgment, we discuss new numbers from Quebec that show more doctors are going private, ask whether affirmative action has gone too far, and consider whether Canadians will ever get compensated for COVID-19 lockdowns. Not Reserving Judgment is brought to you by the Canadian Constitution Foundation.…

Just because corporate fundraising feels complicated does not mean it is. It’s also not a money buffet that charities can just show up to for funding. It requires strategy, skill, and a little bit of patience. On this episode, Ben sits down with Heather Nelson of BridgeRaise to discuss the ins and outs of corporate fundraising, why charities seek c…

Sometimes it takes an outsider's perspective to bring clarity to the needs of an industry you work in every day. That’s why Ben asked his long-time friend, former co-worker, and now SAAS leader Steve Benjamins to weigh in on the state of tech in the charity world. The two also take a deep dive into the unique benefits and challenges of four-day wor…

What are your favorite fundraising trends for 2023? On this episode, Ben and Becca dive into all things trends for the ten months ahead. They discuss person-centered fundraising, using TikTok for donor acquisition, making giving easy, the future of phones in fundraising, and everything in between. You don’t want to miss it! You will want to hear th…