Professor Asks Top Court to Review ‘Revolutionary’ Law Curbing Spy Watchdog Members

Professor Asks Top Court to Review ‘Revolutionary’ Law Curbing Spy Watchdog Members
The Supreme Court of Canada is seen, Jan. 16, 2020 in Ottawa. The Canadian Press/Adrian Wyld
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A law professor is urging the Supreme Court of Canada to weigh the constitutionality of “revolutionary and unprecedented legislation” that limits members of a prominent spy watchdog from using their parliamentary immunity to speak out.

In an application to the top court, Lakehead University Prof. Ryan Alford says the case raises issues of public importance about the protections afforded to MPs and senators exercising their freedom of speech and debate.