A Quebec religious group is challenging Waterloo's permit requirement for distributing suicide prevention messages.
Groupe Jaspe, a Quebec religious group, has filed a constitutional challenge against the municipality of Waterloo after receiving tickets for distributing suicide prevention messages without a permit. The group argues that a municipal bylaw requiring permits for non-profit activities infringes on their freedom of religion and expression under Canada's Charter of Rights and Freedoms. Their founder, Claude Tremblay, advocates for suicide prevention following the loss of his son.
November 02, 2024
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