Lawyer Paul Jaffe joins the podcast to talk about how BC Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry targeted and ticketed churches during Covid lockdowns. He goes over what evidence was presented and what evidence wasn't allowed by the court in cases where - and this may surprise listeners - British Columbians are arguing that Dr. Henry acted in a discriminatory way against faith groups.
Justice Centre Active Case, Jun 13, 2024: Fraser Valley churches argue that Dr. Bonnie Henry was dishonest and discriminatory
Justice Centre, Sep 12, 2023: British Columbia Public Health Officer preferred some faith groups over others
Justice Centre, Jan 8, 2021: Justice Centre to defend numerous individuals and faith communities issued $2300 tickets under BC public health orders
Justice Centre, Aug 10, 2023: Supreme Court will not hear appeal of BC churches challenge to total ban on in-person worship
CanLII, Jan 1, 1959: Roncarelli v. Duplessis, 1959 CanLII 50 (SCC), [1959] SCR 121
Justice Centre, Dec 16, 2022: Challenging British Columbia’s prohibition on outdoor protest--Beaudoin et al v. British Columbia and Dr. Bonnie Henry
CBC, Feb 9, 2021: B.C.'s provincial health officer seeks injunction against churches for defying COVID orders
CBC, Mar 3, 2021: Judge questions whether B.C.'s top doctor appreciated right to religious freedom
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