Viewpoints
Opinion

The God Referenced in Our Charter: How the Supreme Court Got It Wrong in 1985 Ruling

The God Referenced in Our Charter: How the Supreme Court Got It Wrong in 1985 Ruling
The Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on June 16, 2023. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
|Updated:
Commentary
In 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.
Roger Song
Roger Song
Author
Roger Song is a lawyer based in Calgary and a member of the Law Society of Alberta.