To open the show, Kevin asks John if Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies violate the equality provisions in the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms. This leads to a discussion about the cultural shift away from DEI among large corporations in the US, both before and after the recent presidential election. Canada is lagging behind. We end by focusing on the debate over changes to the Alberta Bill of Rights, which has those who normally agree about freedom in Canada disagreeing.
Justice Centre, Aug 9, 2024: Harvest Ministries suing Québec government for forcing event cancellation
Government of Canada: Diversity and inclusion in the public service
CanLII, Jun 27, 2008: R. v. Kapp, 2008 SCC 41
National Post, Nov 25, 2021: Minority professor denied grants because he hires on merit: 'People are afraid to think'
The Independent, Jun 13, 2024: Republicans push bill to ban DEI programs from federal agencies and stop schools using federal funds for them
National Post, Feb 19, 2024: Can job postings in Canada exclude white people? Short answer: yes
Calgary Sun, Nov 28, 2024: Liberal party not saying if it verifies Indigenous identity of candidates, despite outcry
Global News via MSN, Nov 26, 2024: Government suspends Boissonnault’s former company from obtaining federal contracts
Blacklock's Reporter, Nov 29, 2024: Fake Claims “Very Common”
Newsweek, Nov 26, 2024: Walmart to Toyota: Major Companies Rolling Back DEI Policies
CBC, Nov 22, 2024: Ontario Human Rights Tribunal fines Emo Township for refusing Pride proclamation
Justice Centre, Aug 10, 2020: PARLA v. Prince Albert
John Carpay in the Epoch Times via the Justice Centre, Nov 26, 2024: Ultimately, protecting fundamental freedoms depends on a citizenry that cherishes a free and virtuous society
The Lavigne Show on Rumble, Nov 27, 2024: Danielle's Legacy w/ Leighton Grey, Marty Belanger, Bruce Pardy & Marty Moore
Theme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave Stevens
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