Ontario top court rules COVID-19 protest ban unconstitutional amid legal challenge
Monday, April 7, 2025, 6:21 pm
Ontario’s highest court has ruled that the COVID-19 restrictions banning peaceful protests in 2021 were unconstitutional. The decision arose from a legal challenge involving a former legislator charged in connection with protest activities opposing pandemic measures. This ruling underscores a pivotal review of emergency policies and their impact on constitutional rights, further highlighting debates over the balance between public health mandates and civil liberties.
Ontario's top court ruled that COVID-19 restrictions banning peaceful protests were unconstitutional in a case brought by ex-legislator Randy Hillier, who faced charges for organizing protests.
Ontario's top court ruled that COVID-19 restrictions banning peaceful protests were unconstitutional. The decision came in a case involving former legislator Randy Hillier, who faced charges for organizing or hosting protests against the pandemic measures.
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