Court dates set for lockdown lawsuits in BC and Manitoba

Jan 28th, 2021

BRITISH COLUMBIA/MANITOBA: The  today advises that dates have been set for the hearing of two urgent lawsuits against lockdowns in British Columbia and Manitoba. On March 1-3, 2021, the Justice Centre  restricting protests and prohibiting worship services will be heard by Chief Justice Hinkson at the Supreme Court of British Columbia in Vancouver. The Justice Centre represents over a dozen BC individuals and faith communities who have been issued  which total many tens of thousands of dollars for the peaceful exercise of their constitutional rights and freedoms as protected by the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.

In Manitoba, starting February 9, 2021, Justice Centre lawyers will begin a two-day hearing on a court challenge to the constitutionality of the delegation of broad and far-reaching power to the Chief Public Health Officer under The Public Health Act of Manitoba. The case will be heard by Chief Justice Joyal.