Episode 124: Subsidized Childcare for Refugee CLAIMANTS? Plus, the chances & effects of Alberta separation.
About this episode
The episode discusses the constitutional implications of Alberta's potential separation and recent Supreme Court decisions affecting Indigenous groups.
In Episode 124, we explore both the practical and theoretical constitutional consequences of Alberta separation, however unlikely, and particularly for Indigenous groups in that province. Christine explains the recent Kanyinda decision from the Supreme Court of Canada (Quebec (Attorney General) v. Kanyinda, 2026 SCC 7) and it looks like, once again, we have more "bubble zones" to fight. Stories and cases discussed in this week's episode: Protecting access to places of worship, schools (BC Gov News) Marc Miller says Musqueam deal has ‘nothing to do with’ private property (Toronto Star) Quebec (Attorney General) v. Kanyinda, 2026 SCC 7 (Supreme Court Judgments) Indigenous Chiefs gather at legislature, pressure Alberta to quash separatism pus h (Global News) 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.
People in this episode
Hosts: Josh Dehaas, Joanna Baron, Christine Van Geyn
Topics covered
- Alberta separation
- Indigenous rights
- constitutional law
- Supreme Court decisions
- childcare for refugees
- access to places of worship
Keywords
- Alberta separation
- Indigenous groups
- Kanyinda decision
- Supreme Court of Canada
- childcare
- constitutional consequences
- bubble zones
Sponsors
Canadian Constitution Foundation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Supreme Court of Canada, BC Gov News, Toronto Star, Global News
Books & works: Quebec (Attorney General) v. Kanyinda, 2026 SCC 7
Places: Alberta, Quebec
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