Canada (AG) v Bedford

O’Charley’s Continues to be Industry Leader in Veterans Support with Fall Campaign of Fundraising, Special Events and Deals

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Tuesday, November 8, 2022
Other Philanthropy, Women, Discount, Variety, Other Defense, Men, Other Retail, Wine & Spirits, Family, Restaurant, Bar, Consumer, Food, Beverage, Defense, Retail, Teens, Parenting, Children, LGBTQ+, Philanthropy, Fund Raising, Other Consumer, Honey, Southern Fried Chicken, Foundation, Restaurant, Tilapia, Canada (AG) v Bedford, Cheese, Rib eye steak, Man, Lettuce, Food, Cal, Partnership, Chicken fingers, Veteran, Woman, Multimedia, Awareness, O'Charley's, Fast food, Cheddar, Facebook

This fall, OCharleys has put together a host of fundraisers, special events and deals to honor and say thank you to veterans and their families.

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  • This fall, OCharleys has put together a host of fundraisers, special events and deals to honor and say thank you to veterans and their families.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20221108005945/en/
    O'Charley's is offering all veterans and active duty service members a free entree on Veterans Day.
  • Supporting veterans and The Folded Flag Foundation is the cornerstone of OCharleys Hometown Heroes initiative, which shows appreciation for all the heroes in our communities.
  • OCharleys provides support, in-kind donations, free meals and more to military heroes, frontline workers, first responders, and other heroes.

Federal Court of Appeal upholds Canada’s first-ever website blocking framework

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Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Chatham-Kent, TekSavvy, R (Miller) v Secretary of State for Exiting the European Union, Canada (AG) v Bedford, Law, Case law, Constitutional law

OTTAWA, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This morning the Federal Court of Appeal ruled to uphold Canadas first-ever website blocking framework in the case of TekSavvy Solutions v. Bell Media Inc. et al.

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  • OTTAWA, May 26, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- This morning the Federal Court of Appeal ruled to uphold Canadas first-ever website blocking framework in the case of TekSavvy Solutions v. Bell Media Inc. et al.
  • In late March, the Federal Court of Appeal heard oral arguments in the case, including CIRAs, and today affirmed the lower courts decision.
  • The Canadian Internet Registration Authority (CIRA) was amongst the interveners who presented before the Federal Court of Appeal.
  • CIRAs submission on website blocking offered the court a unique perspective on whether court-ordered website blocking in Canada is proportionate and consistent with the principles of copyright and telecommunications law and international practices.

Media advisory - Canada’s unions to respond to Supreme Court decision on carbon tax

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Thursday, March 25, 2021
Canadian Labour Congress, Economic history of Canada, Trade Union Confederation of the Americas, Hassan Yussuff, Yussuff, Canada (AG) v Bedford, Trade unions, Intervention, Federations, Law

OTTAWA, March 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas unions will be responding to the Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the federal carbon tax scheduled for release today.

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  • OTTAWA, March 25, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Canadas unions will be responding to the Supreme Court decision on the constitutionality of the federal carbon tax scheduled for release today.
  • The Canadian Labour Congress (CLC) was an intervenor in the appeal on behalf of 3.3million workers, supporting the federal governments position.
  • Hassan Yussuff, President of the CLC, will be available to comment once the ruling is released later this morning.

PEN Canada successfully Intervenes in Sec. 91 Challenge to Canada Elections Act

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Wednesday, February 24, 2021
PEN Canada, Canada (AG) v Bedford, Pen, Case law, Law

TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - PEN Canada has successfully intervened before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the Canadian Constitution Foundation's (CCF) challenge to the constitutionality of section 91(1) of theCanada Elections Act.

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  • TORONTO, Feb. 24, 2021 /CNW/ - PEN Canada has successfully intervened before the Ontario Superior Court of Justice in the Canadian Constitution Foundation's (CCF) challenge to the constitutionality of section 91(1) of theCanada Elections Act.
  • PEN Canada and CCF successfully argued that the Act's prohibitions and penalties violate the right to freedom of expression under theCanadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
  • "PEN Canada's mandate is to defend and protect freedom of expression as a cornerstone of any democratic society," said Brendan de Caires, Executive Director, PEN Canada.
  • PEN Canada was represented by Justin Nasseri of Ross Nasseri Barristers and Janani of Goddard & Shanmuganathan.

Public Opinion and Experts Agree: the Time to Regulate Social Media Has Arrived

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Wednesday, January 27, 2021
Public Policy Forum, Edward Greenspon, McLachlin, Canada (AG) v Bedford, Forum, Media, Canadian writers, Case law, Canadian people

A Social Media Council to serve as an accessible forum in reducing harms and improving democratic expression on the internet.

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  • A Social Media Council to serve as an accessible forum in reducing harms and improving democratic expression on the internet.
  • A world-leading transparency regime to provide the flow of necessary information to the regulator and Social Media Council.
  • And that public institutions representing a public interest must step up on behalf of the victims of the deluge and the sanctity of our democracy.
  • Edward Greenspon, President and CEO of Public Policy Forum
    The Right Honourable Beverley McLachlin, P.C., C.C., Former Chief Justice of Canada

Supreme Court of Canada hands down landmark human rights ruling against Canadian mining company

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Friday, February 28, 2020
Articles, Law, Court system of Canada, Tort, Canada (AG) v Bedford, Supreme court, Human rights, Doe v. Unocal Corp., Alien Tort Statute

The ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada means that Canada's first mass tort claim for modern slavery will now proceed to trial.

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  • The ruling by the Supreme Court of Canada means that Canada's first mass tort claim for modern slavery will now proceed to trial.
  • In doing so, the Court recognized for the first time that a Canadian corporation may be held legally responsible for violations of international law that protect human rights.
  • "The Supreme Court of Canada is giving us a voice to tell our stories about what we suffered at the mine."
  • This is the latest in a recent series of rulings allowing claims to proceed in Canadian courts against Canadian mining companies for complicity in human rights abuses abroad.