ViewpointsOpinionThe God Referenced in Our Charter: How the Supreme Court Got It Wrong in 1985 RulingSaveMark Us Preferred on GooglePrintThe Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on June 16, 2023. The Canadian Press/Adrian WyldRoger Song2/7/2026|Updated: 2/9/2026CommentaryIn 1985, R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd. was the first case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) regarding the freedom of religion under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.