On Episode 95, we discuss the de-banking of a Freedom Convoy lawyer; we dig into the acquittal of five hockey players who were accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a London, Ont., hotel room; and we explain why bubble zones are a serious risk to freedom. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: R. v. Akbari, 2025 ONCJ 398 (CanLii) Joanna Baron: The Hockey Canada sexual assault trial verdict is a just legal outcome—but that’s not the end of the story (The Hub) Freedom Convoy lawyer dropped as a bank customer after cryptocurrency transactions (Financial Post) Anti-free speech “bubble laws” are unconstitutional – and expanding. We need to stop them: Christine Van Geyn (MacDonald-Laurier Institute) Groups alarmed at house arrest for man who vowed to kill Jews (Toronto Sun) The wild overreach contained in the Liberals’ new border control bill (National Post) 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 charity dedicated to defending rights and freedoms. To support our work, visit theccf.ca/donate.
