S03E12 The Counter-Protest Playbook

We start by discussing the Justice Centre's case against the federal travel ban with the focus on the affidavit of former premier Brian Peckford, the last living signatory of the Charter. Then we talk about the Justice Centre's new suit filed in BC, going after Bonnie Henry's vaccine mandates for healthcare workers. Finally, John takes us through the Calgary injunction against the downtown freedom rally and their right to peaceful ​protest, which he says follows a playbook he's seen time and time again.Justice Centre, Jan 28, 2022: Honourable Brian Peckford, Nikkanen, Baigent et al. vs. Minister of Transport and CanadaBBC, Nov 28, 2021: Omicron symptoms mild so far, says South African doctor who spotted itJust The News, Feb 10, 2022: South African doctor who discovered Omicron says politicians pressured her not to call it mildHuffPost via Yahoo News, Dec 2, 2021: How Dangerous Is Omicron?CTV News Video Clip, 2021: PM Trudeau on preparing for winterThe Counter Signal, Mar 18, 2022: Mandatory masking on planes is here to stay, according to Canadian Transport MinisterJustice Centre, Mar 17, 2022: Justice Centre sues BC to end mandatory vaccine for BC Healthcare workersExpress, Mar 10, 2022: Most common signs of a 'breakthrough' Covid infection in the fully vaccinated - new studyIsrael National News, Mar 17, 2022: Study of 4th COVID vaccine shot shows only marginal efficacyLifeSite News, Mar 19, 2022: CDC quietly cuts a quarter of child COVID-19 deaths, blames ‘coding logic error’Corey Ogilvie on Youtube, Feb 5, 2022: The Tragedy of Bonnie HenryCity of Calgary Newsroom, Mar 18, 2022: Temporary court injunction addresses protest disturbances: City and police ask all protestors to stay away from Beltline and 17th Avenue areaCBC, Mar 18, 2022: Court grants immediate injunction on Beltline protests in Calgary against public health measuresLive Wire Calgary, Mar 12, 2022: Tense protest and counter-protest jams up 17 Avenue SW for another SaturdayGlobe and Mail, Apr 7, 2014: Court sides with anti-abortion group on University of Calgary campusTheme Music "Carpay Diem" by Dave StevensSupport the Show.