Legal Group Files Challenge of Calgary Bylaw Banning Protests of Drag Queen Story Hour

A protestor maintains a 100 meter distance from a drag queen story hour being held at a public library in Calgary, Alberta on Monday, March 27, 2023. Under a bylaw, certain protests are not allowed. Jeff McIntosh/The Canadian Press

The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) says it is bringing legal action to challenge the City of Calgary’s bylaw prohibiting certain types of protests in the vicinity of libraries, swimming pools, and recreation centres.

CCF announced in a May 15 news release that the organization has filed an application for judicial review to challenge the Safe and Inclusive Access Bylaw, which Calgary’s city council voted in favour of passing on March 14, 2023. CCF is a registered charity whose stated mission is to “defend the constitutionally protected rights and freedoms of Canadians.”