Allen / McMillan appearing at the Supreme Court of Canada in May 2024
On May 21 and 22, 2024, Greg, Alex, and Mia will be appearing at the Supreme Court of Canada in Ontario (Attorney General) v Working Families Coalition (Canada) Inc, a case involving the impact of electoral spending regulations on citizens’ right to meaningfully participate in the democratic process under section 3 of the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Our team will be representing the British Columbia Civil Liberties Association, and providing the Supreme Court of Canada with a submission on the history of how of section 3 of the Charter has been interpreted, and the importance of contextual factors in assessing the application of the section 3 right.
For those who enjoy both constitutional rights and early mornings, the hearing will be streamed live through the Supreme Court of Canada’s website.
For more information on Allen / McMillan’s pro bono public law practice, please contact Greg at greg@amlc.ca.