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Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) is a conservative Canadian legal advocacy organization that has represented anti-transgender activists and intervened in cases and policies affecting transgender people in Canada.
JCCF has supported individuals including Pamela Buffone, Carolyn Burjoski, Amy Eileen Hamm, Barbara Kay, and Meghan Murphy. JCCF has supported organizations including Gender Dysphoria Alliance, Our Duty Canada, Canadian Women’s Sex-Based Rights, and Parents for Choice in Education.
JCCF is frequently involved in defending people sued by “prolific litigant” Jessica Simpson (formerly Jessica Yaniv).
Background
Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms (JCCF) was founded in 2010 by lawyer John Carpay, who has since been disbarred in Manitoba and Alberta. JCCF is based in Calgary, Alberta. JCCF focuses on several key areas of law and policy:
- Government accountability and constitutional governance: JCCF pursues constitutional and administrative-law challenges against government actions.
- COVID-19 mandates and public health restrictions: JCCF became one of Canada’s most active opponents of lockdowns, vaccine mandates, and related public-health measures.
Areas of focus that affect trans and gender diverse people include:
- Freedom of expression and academic freedom: JCCF frequently represents individuals who claim they were censored, disciplined, or excluded from public debate because of their anti-trans views. They have represented students, teachers, administrators, and public officials.
- Religious freedom and freedom of conscience: JCCF often represents religious individuals and organizations claiming government interference with anti-trans religious beliefs.
- Professional regulation and regulatory bodies: JCCF frequently challenges the authority of professional regulators and licensing bodies that bring action against anti-trans groups and individuals.
- Human rights commissions: JCCF is frequently critical of provincial human rights commissions involved in trans human rights cases, claiming they “empower censorship.”
- “Parental rights” and education policy: JCCF frequently argues that parents should have greater control over children’s education, particularly regarding sexuality, gender identity, religion, and moral instruction.
- Gender identity and transgender-related litigation: Since the mid-2010s, JCCF has become involved in a growing number of cases involving transgender rights, gender identity policies, and “sex-based” rights claims.
People
Current and former staff
- John Carpay, President
- Heather Lawson, Director of Operations
- Luke Neilson, Director of Communications
- Marcie Clare, Events & Special Projects Coordinator
- Benjamin Klassen, Education Coordinator
- Charlotte Jordan, Donor Relations & Database Specialist
- Lisa Bildy, staff lawyer (2019â2021)
Current and former board
- Peter Stock, Chairman: President of the Home School Legal Defense Association
- John Robson: Executive Director of the Climate Discussion Nexus
- Dan Wiebe: Entrepreneur
- Boris Rassin: Corporate Director
- Barbara Kay, writer
Current and former fellows
- Lindsay Shepherd: Campus Free Speech Fellow
Cases involving transgender-related topics
Simpson (fka Yaniv) v. Kay (2026)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Description: JCCF supported anti-trans activist Barbara Kay in two complaints by transgender litigant Jessica Simpson (formerly Jessica Yaniv) over Kay’s social media posts.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (April 15, 2026)
Simpson (fka Yaniv) v. Culture Guard and Simpson (2026)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Description: JCCF supported anti-trans organization Culture Guard and leader Kari Simpson [no relation to Jessica Simpson] in 18 complaints by transgender litigant Jessica Simpson (formerly Jessica Yaniv) over their discussion of Simpson.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (April 15, 2026)
Simpson (fka Yaniv) v. Brodie (2026)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Description: JCCF supported accountant Dallas Brodie in two complaints by transgender litigant Jessica Simpson (formerly Jessica Yaniv) over Brodie’s social media posts.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (April 13, 2026)
Simpson (fka Yaniv) v. Murphy (2026)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Description: JCCF supported anti-trans activist Meghan Murphy in two complaints by transgender litigant Jessica Simpson (formerly Jessica Yaniv) over Murphy’s social media posts.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (April 10, 2026)
Simpson (fka Yaniv) v. Western Standard New Media Corp. (2026)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Description: JCCF supported anti-trans media publication Western Standard in four complaints by transgender litigant Jessica Simpson (formerly Jessica Yaniv) over their coverage of Simpson.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (April 10, 2026)
South East Cornerstone Public School Division (2026)
- Venue: not applicable
- Description: JCCF supported parent Tawney Johnson in a warning letter about gender-inclusive bathroom policies at Lampman School.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (May 26, 2026)
Matt and Nicole Alexander v. Renfrew County District School Board (2025)
- Venue: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- Description: JCCF supported teachers Matt and Nicole Alexander, who were suspended and then terminated by the Renfrew County District School Board in 2023 âfor not celebrating and affirming LGBTQ issues.â
- JCCF report
Matt and Nicole Alexander v. Elementary Teachersâ Federation of Ontario (2025)
- Venue: Ontario Labour Relations Board
- Description: JCCF supported teachers Matt and Nicole Alexander, who alleged that their union did not support them during their suspensions and terminations.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (May 20, 2026)
- JCCF press release (February 20, 2026)
- JCCF press release (December 5, 2025)
- JCCF press release (September 8, 2025)
Canadian Civil Liberties Association v. New Brunswick (Minister of Education and Early Childhood Development) (2024)
- Venue: New Brunswick Court of Kingâs Bench
- Description: JCCF challenged New Brunswick education Policy 713 on parental notification of a minor’s gender transition.
- JCCF assisted Gender Dysphoria Alliance and Our Duty Canada in obtaining intervenor status
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (May 9, 2024)
UR Pride Centre for Sexuality and Gender Diversity v. Saskatchewan (2023)
- Venue: Court of Kingâs Bench of Saskatchewan
- Description: University of Regina advocacy group challenged amendments to Saskatchewan’s Education Act, 1995 (s. 197.4), which required schools to get parental consent before using a minor studentâs chosen name or pronouns. JCCF supported Gender Dysphoria Alliance and Parents for Choice in Education in an application as intervenors in the case.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (September 20, 2023)
- UR Pride application in KBG-RG-01978-2023 (August 31, 2023)
Burjoski v. Waterloo Region District School Board et al. (2022)
- Venue: Ontario Divisional Court
- Description: JCCF supported Carolyn Burjoski in two lawsuits after the local school board chair stopped Burjoski’s presentation attacking books for young readers about sexual orientation and gender transition.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (June 6, 2023)
- JCCF press release (May 31, 2023)
- JCCF press release (June 20, 2022)
- https://www.jccf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/Factum-of-the-Applicant-Carolyn-Burjoski_Redacted.pdf
Ramsey v. Waterloo Region District School Board (2023)
- Venue: Ontario Divisional Court
- Description: JCCF supported Waterloo Region District School Board trustee Michael Ramsey after Ramsey was sanctioned by the board for taking issue with their decision in the matter of Carolyn Burjoski.
- JCCF report
Wiebe v. Olsen (2022)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Description: Transgender complainant Theresa (Terry) Wiebe filed against Kristin Olsen over comments while Wiebe was living on Olsen’s property.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (June 1, 2026)
- JCCF press release (April 2, 2025)
Nursing licensure investigation of Amy Hamm (2021)
- Venue: British Columbia College of Nurses and Midwives Discipline Committee
- Description: Amy Eileen Hamm was fired in 2025 following a hearing brought by the nursing regulatory board, which found that Hamm publicly identified as a nurse while engaging in anti-transgender activity. JCCF brought in anti-trans activists James Cantor, Kathleen Stock, and Linda Blade to testify on Hamm’s behalf in 2023.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (April 16, 2025)
- JCCF press release (October 23, 2023)
- JCCF press release (July 4, 2022)
- JCCF press release (July 10, 2021)
- https://www.jccf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/2024-02-26-College-Reply-Submissions.pdf?mc_cid=74250c43b1&mc_eid=UNIQID
- https://www.jccf.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Decision-on-Verdict-March-13-2025.pdf
Murphy and Vancouver Public Library (2018)
- Legal venue: not applicable
- Description: JCCF threatened legal action against Vancouver Public Library if they cancelled or imposed security fees for two anti-trans events that were both eventually held at the library:
- An October 19, 2019 event organized by Meghan Murphy titled âGender Identity and Womenâs Rightsâ with Murphy, Lee Lakeman, and Fay Blaney
- A March 21, 2020 event organized by Gender Identity YVR titled âWomenâs Places & Spaces: Sports, Prisons, and Sheltersâ with Meghan Murphy, Linda Blade, and Heather Mason
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (January 29, 2020)
- JCCF press release (January 11, 2019)
- JCCF press release (December 18, 2018)
Yaniv v. Canada Galaxy Pageants (2019)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Description: JCCF supported a Canadian beauty pageant after it declined to allow transgender litigant Jessica Simpson (formerly Jessica Yaniv) to compete.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (October 30, 2020)
- JCCF press release (October 26, 2020)
Yaniv v. various waxing salons (2018)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Description: JCCF supported numerous waxing salons sued by transgender litigant Jessica Simpson (formerly Jessica Yaniv) after they refused to wax Simpson’s genitals and perineal area.
- JCCF report 2
- JCCF report 1
- JCCF press release (September 30, 2020)
- JCCF press release (February 2, 2020)
- JCCF press release (January 7, 2020)
- JCCF press release (November 13, 2019)
- JCCF press release (October 22, 2019)
AB v. CD (2018)
- Venue: British Columbia Court of Appeal
- Description: Transgender minor “AB” sought transition healthcare without consent of parent “CD,” who opposed it.
- JCCF report
- Press release (January 10, 2020)
N.B. v. Ottawa Carleton District School Board (2018)
- Venue: Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario
- Anti-trans parents Pamela Buffone and Jason Buffone claimed their child (“N.B.”) was harmed by class discussion about sex and gender.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (March 1, 2020)
- JCCF press release (November 4, 2019)
BCTF and CTA v. Barry Neufeld (2018)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Complainants: British Columbia Teachersâ Federation (BCTF) and Chilliwack Teachersâ Association (CTA)
- Description: JCCF supported Chilliwack School Board Trustee Barry Neufeld, who made anti-trans public comments about transgender-related school programs. Their response mentions Germaine Greer, James Cantor, Lisa Marchiano, Susan Bradley and Ken Zucker.
- Press release (January 22, 2018)
CUPE and CTA v. Fred Henry (2018)
- Venue: Alberta Human Rights and Citizenship Commission
- Complainants: Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE) Local 411 and Chilliwack Teachersâ Association (CTA)
- Description: JCCF supported Catholic Bishop of Calgary Fred Henry after Henry published four pastoral letters in 2016 titled “Totalitarianism in Alberta.” Henry criticized Alberta’s Ministry of Education guidelines concerning sexual orientation, gender identity, and transgender students in schools.
- JCCF founder John Carpay published an editorial in the Calgary Sun supporting Henry which mentioned Ken Zucker and Susan Bradley
Oger v. Whatcott (2017)
- Venue: British Columbia Human Rights Tribunal
- Description: Supported Bill Whatcott in a complaint brought by transgender political candidate Morgane Oger over Whatcott’s anti-trans election flyers that included misgendering and deadnaming.
- JCCF report
- JCCF press release (March 28, 2019)
Trinity Western University v. Law Society of Upper Canada (2016)
- Venue: Ontario Court of Appeal
- Description: JCCF supported Trinity Western University in its failed appeal against an earlier ruling in which Law Society of Upper Canada (LSUC) which denied professional accreditation to Trinity Westernâs law school graduates due to the school’s anti-LGBTQ+ policies.
- https://www.jccf.ca/ontario-court-of-appeal-ignores-evidence-rules-against-trinity-western-university/
Canadian policy affecting transgender people
Opposition to Correctional Service Canada (CSC) Commissionerâs Directive 100 (2022)
- Description: Directive 100 outlines federal prison policy regarding accommodations for gender diverse offenders.
- Lawsuit: Canadian Women’s Sex-Based Rights v. His Majesty the King
- JCCF Statement of Claim (April 7, 2025)
Opposition to Bill C-6 (43rd Parliament, 2nd Session, October 2020)
- Venue: Parliament of Canada
- Description: JCCF opposed a proposed ban on anti-trans conversion therapy.
- JCCF brief to the Standing Committee on Justice and Human Rights (November 10, 2020)
- JCCF press release (March 16, 2021)
Opposition to Bill C-8 (43rd Parliament, 2nd Session, March 2020)
- Venue: Parliament of Canada
- Description: JCCF opposed a proposed ban on anti-trans conversion therapy.
- Carpay blog post (March 11, 2020) mentions fired sexologist Kenneth J. Zucker and Susan Bradley of CAMH.
Opposition to Alberta School Act (Bill 24)
- Venue: Legislative Assembly of Alberta
- Description JCCF opposed strengthened protections for Alberta students in forming or participating in GayâStraight Alliances (GSAs) and similar student organizations.
- JCCF affidavit of [Elisa] Shupe (2019)
Other selected cases involving anti-trans activists
The following cases are not about transgender people or policy but involve anti-transgender activists.
- Evely v. Nova Scotia (Minister), 2026 NSSC 118 (woods travel ban during fire season)
References
Canadian Press (August 16, 2025). B.C. nurse suspended by college, asked to pay $94K in costs for comments about transgender people. CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/amy-hamm-discipline-bc-nurse-1.7610933
Canadian Press (July 21, 2025). Fired B.C. nurse launches human rights complaints, says constitutional advocacy group. CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/fired-nurse-human-rights-complaint-1.7590390
Haimnsworth, Jeremy (January 7, 2020). Eighth genital waxing case involving transgender Metro Vancouver woman heads for Human Rights Tribunal. Vancouver Is Awesome https://www.vancouverisawesome.com/local-news/eighth-genital-waxing-case-jessica-yaniv-human-rights-tribunal-bc-2004775
Larsen, Karin (October 22, 2019). Estheticians don’t have to wax male genitalia against their will, B.C. tribunal rules. CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/transgender-woman-human-rights-waxing-1.5330807
Uguen-Csenge, Eva (July 26, 2019). Transgender woman testifies at human rights tribunal after being refused Brazilian wax. CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/transgender-woman-human-rights-waxing-1.5227434
Rieger, Sarah (December 3, 2018). Parents, faith-based schools argue in court that GSAs spread harmful ‘gender ideology.’ CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/gay-straight-alliance-appeal-bill-24-1.4930999
Canadian Press (June 19, 2018). ‘Ideological sexual clubs’: Alberta gay-straight alliance law faces court challenge. CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/ideological-sexual-clubs-alberta-gay-straight-alliance-law-faces-court-challenge-1.4712581
Staff report (April 6, 2018). Charter challenge of Alberta GSA legislation will face difficulties, law professor says. CBC News https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/edmonton/charter-challenge-of-alberta-gsa-legislation-will-face-difficulties-law-professor-says-1.4609485
Climenhaga, David (2018). The Wealthy U.S. Libertarians Supporting Canada’s Right-Wing Think-Tanks. CCPA Monitor. Vol. 25, no. 3. Ottawa: Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. pp. 8â9.
Anti-trans coverage
Demaine, Clayton (May 3, 2026). Alberta woman faces human rights complaint for opposing Pride crosswalk. Juno News https://www.junonews.com/p/alberta-woman-faces-human-rights
Fung, Katherine (July 19, 2021). Nurse Being Investigated For âI Love JK Rowlingâ Sign Over âThreat to Gender Diverseâ People. Newsweek https://www.newsweek.com/nurse-being-investigated-i-love-jk-rowling-sign-over-threat-gender-diverse-people-1611017
Staff report (January 7, 2020). Rights centre says trans activist Jessica Yaniv has filed new complaint against B.C. salon over waxing refusal. National Post https://nationalpost.com/news/canada/rights-centre-says-trans-activist-jessica-yaniv-has-filed-new-suit-against-b-c-salon-over-waxing-refusal
Bildy, Lisa (November 6, 2019). Our freedoms are under assault by social justice mobs. The Post Millennial https://thepostmillennial.com/our-freedoms-are-under-assault-by-social-justice-mobs/ JCCF url https://www.jccf.ca/our-freedoms-are-under-assault-by-social-justice-mobs/
“Chelsea B” (July 21, 2019). Human rights case will determine whether the state can lawfully compel a woman to wax biological male genitals? Feminist Current https://www.feministcurrent.com/2019/07/21/human-rights-case-will-determine-if-the-state-can-lawfully-compel-a-woman-to-wax-biological-male-genitals/
Selected case overviews by JCCF
Staff report (June 4, 2026). $10,000 fine for private comments between friends threatens freedom of expression. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/10000-fine-for-private-comments-between-friends-threatens-freedom-of-expression-2/
Staff report (May 26, 2026). Saskatchewan mother calls for protections for female studentsâ privacy in school washrooms. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/saskatchewan-mother-calls-for-protections-for-female-students-privacy-in-school-washrooms/
Staff report (May 20, 2026). The Alexander family: punished for standing by their beliefs. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/the-alexander-family-punished-for-standing-by-their-beliefs/
Staff report (May 14, 2026). The forcible confinement of female inmates with trans-identifying males is challenged in court. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/the-forcible-confinement-of-female-inmates-with-trans-identifying-males-is-challenged-in-court/
Staff report (April 16, 2026). Trans activist Jessica Simpson files human rights complaints against Western Standard New Media Corp. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/trans-activist-jessica-simpson-files-human-rights-complaints-against-western-standard-new-media-corp/
Staff report (April 15, 2026). Award-winning journalist Barbara Kay faces trio of human rights complaints over gender identity commentary. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/award-winning-journalist-barbara-kay-faces-trio-of-human-rights-complaints-over-gender-identity-commentary/
Staff report (April 13, 2026). Canadian feminist author Meghan Murphy defends free expression in response to multiple human rights complaints. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/canadian-feminist-author-meghan-murphy-defends-free-expression-in-response-to-multiple-human-rights-complaints/
Starr report (April 13, 2026). BC MLA Dallas Brodie targeted by serial complainant at human rights tribunal. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/bc-mla-dallas-brodie-targeted-by-serial-complainant-at-human-rights-tribunal/
Staff report (November 14, 2025). Ontario College of Teachers faces challenge after pressuring educator to surrender licence. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/ontario-college-of-teachers-faces-challenge-after-pressuring-educator-to-surrender-licence/
Staff report (October 20, 2025). Complaint alleges Nanaimo school board discriminated against parent over political beliefs. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/https-www-jccf-ca-complaint-filed-against-nanaimo-ladysmith-school-district-for-political-discrimination/
Staff report (September 16, 2025). The case of Amy Hamm: free speech, womenâs rights, and professional discipline. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/nurse-faces-suspension-after-endorsing-safe-spaces-for-biological-females/
Staff report (November 15, 2024). Court Hears Challenge To Censorship Of School Board Trustee. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/court-hears-challenge-to-censorship-of-school-board-trustee/
Staff report (May 2, 2024). Parent and gender dysphoria groups granted intervenor status in New Brunswick school policy case. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/parent-and-gender-dysphoria-groups-granted-intervenor-status-in-new-brunswick-school-policy-case-2/
Staff report (September 5, 2023). Transsexual and parent groups support childrenâs rights in SK court case. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/transsexual-and-parent-groups-support-childrens-rights-in-sk-court-case-2/
Staff report (August 11, 2023). Challenging expanding definitions of âhate speechâ in Canada. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/challenging-expanding-definitions-of-hate-speech-in-canada/
Staff report (June 6, 2022). Teacher silenced for raising concerns about age-inappropriate books. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/burjoski-v-waterloo-region-district-school-board/
Staff report (June 5, 2022). N.B. v. Ottawa Carleton District School Board. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/n-b-v-ottawa-carleton-district-school-board/
Staff report (March 26, 2022). Transgender person with male genitals sues female beauty pageant for refusing service. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/transgender-person-with-male-genitals-sues-female-beauty-pageant-for-refusing-service/
Staff report (January 10, 2020). Female-born minor pursuing gender transition against fatherâs consent. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/ab-v-cd-2/
Staff report (October 16, 2019). Complaint made against esthetician who refused to perform waxing services on biological male. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/poyer-v-jy-bc-human-rights-tribunal/
Staff report (October 16, 2019). Public library imposes $2,000 âsecurity feeâ for Meghan Murphy event in content-based discrimination attempt. https://www.jccf.ca/court_cases/murphy-v-vancouver-public-library/
Selected press releases by JCCF
Press release (June 1, 2026). Can private conversations lead to human rights penalties? BC court to decide. https://www.jccf.ca/can-private-conversations-lead-to-human-rights-penalties-bc-court-to-decide/
Press release (May 26, 2026). Saskatchewan mother demands protection for girlsâ privacy in school washrooms. https://www.jccf.ca/saskatchewan-mother-demands-protection-for-girls-privacy-in-school-washrooms/
Press release (May 20, 2026). Christian teachers seek justice after losing Ontario teaching careers. https://www.jccf.ca/christian-teachers-seek-justice-after-losing-ontario-teaching-careers/
Press release (May 14, 2026). Federal Court delivers major procedural wins for women challenging prison transfer policy. https://www.jccf.ca/federal-court-delivers-major-procedural-wins-for-women-challenging-prison-transfer-policy/
Press release (April 15, 2026). Journalist Barbara Kay faces multiple human rights complaints over commentary on gender identity. https://www.jccf.ca/journalist-barbara-kay-faces-multiple-human-rights-complaints-over-commentary-on-gender-identity/
Press release (April 15, 2026). BC advocate targeted with barrage of complaints by notorious transgender activist over public commentary. https://www.jccf.ca/bc-advocate-targeted-with-barrage-of-complaints-by-notorious-transgender-activist-over-public-commentary/
Press release (April 13, 2026). BC MLA Dallas Brodie faces complaints from notorious transgender activist Jessica Simpson. https://www.jccf.ca/bc-mla-dallas-brodie-faces-complaints-from-notorious-transgender-activist-jessica-simpson/
Press release (April 10, 2026). Canadian feminist author targeted with complaints by notorious transgender activist. https://www.jccf.ca/canadian-feminist-author-targeted-with-complaints-by-notorious-transgender-activist/
Press release (February 20, 2026). Ontario teachersâ conscience rights case returns to Labour Relations Board. https://www.jccf.ca/ontario-teachers-conscience-rights-case-returns-to-labour-relations-board/
Press release (January 28, 2026). Court affidavit details harms to women housed with trans-identifying male inmates. https://www.jccf.ca/court-affidavit-details-harms-to-women-housed-with-trans-identifying-male-inmates/
Press release (December 8, 2025). Womenâs rights group seeks Court approval to challenge policy allowing biological males in womenâs prisons. https://www.jccf.ca/womens-rights-group-seeks-court-approval-to-challenge-policy-allowing-biological-males-in-womens-prisons/
Press release (December 5, 2025). Two Ontario teachers challenge union after termination over refusal to celebrate and affirm LGBTQ issues. https://www.jccf.ca/two-ontario-teachers-challenge-union-after-termination-over-refusal-to-celebrate-and-affirm-lgbtq-issues/
Press release (November 14, 2025). Ontario College of Teachers pressures former instructor to surrender her licence over social media posts. https://www.jccf.ca/ontario-college-of-teachers-pressures-former-instructor-to-surrender-her-licence-over-social-media-posts/
Press release (October 20, 2025). Complaint filed against Nanaimo-Ladysmith School District for political discrimination. https://www.jccf.ca/complaint-filed-against-nanaimo-ladysmith-school-district-for-political-discrimination/
Press release (September 8, 2025). Ontario Labour Relations Board says case of Matt and Nicole Alexander will proceed. https://www.jccf.ca/ontario-labour-relations-board-says-case-of-matt-and-nicole-alexander-will-proceed/
Press release (April 16, 2025). Nurse Amy Hamm appeals unprofessional conduct verdict to BC Supreme Court. https://www.jccf.ca/nurse-amy-hamm-appeals-unprofessional-conduct-verdict-to-bc-supreme-court/
Press release (April 7, 2025). Lawsuit takes aim at forcible confinement of female inmates with trans-identifying males. https://www.jccf.ca/lawsuit-takes-aim-at-forcible-confinement-of-female-inmates-with-trans-identifying-males/
Press release (April 2, 2025). $10,000 fine for private comments between friends threatens freedom of expression. https://www.jccf.ca/10000-fine-for-private-comments-between-friends-threatens-freedom-of-expression/
Press release (August 23, 2024). Our Duty Canada can now make arguments to court in defamation case. https://www.jccf.ca/our-duty-canada-can-now-make-arguments-to-court-in-defamation-case/
Press release (May 9, 2024). Parent and gender dysphoria groups granted intervenor status in New Brunswick school policy case. https://www.jccf.ca/parent-and-gender-dysphoria-groups-granted-intervenor-status-in-new-brunswick-school-policy-case/
Press release (October 23, 2023). BC nurse Amy Hamm’s prosecution continues. https://www.jccf.ca/bc-nurse-amy-hamms-prosecution-continues/
Press release (June 6, 2023). Expelled WRDSB trustee for challenging censorship of a teacher in court today. https://www.jccf.ca/expelled-wrdsb-trustee-for-challenging-censorship-of-a-teacher-in-court-today/
Press release (May 31, 2023). Expelled Teacherâs case to be heard on June 5, 2023. https://www.jccf.ca/expelled-teachers-case-to-be-heard-on-june-5-2023/
Press release (July 4, 2022). âMedically inaccurateâ charge dropped against nurse facing discipline for gender critical statements. https://www.jccf.ca/medically-inaccurate-charge-dropped-against-nurse-facing-discipline-for-gender-critical-statements/
Press release (June 20, 2022). Legal action filed against school board that expelled teacher criticizing age-appropriateness of classroom books. https://www.jccf.ca/legal-action-filed-against-school-board-that-expelled-teacher-criticizing-age-appropriateness-of-classroom-books/
Press release (July 10, 2021). Nurse being investigated by College of Nurses for her gender critical views. https://www.jccf.ca/nurse-being-investigated-by-college-of-nurses-for-her-gender-critical-views/
Press release (March 16, 2021). New poll shows vast majority of Canadians support the right of adults to get the sexual counseling of their choice, counseling likely banned by âconversion therapyâ legislation. https://www.jccf.ca/new-poll-shows-vast-majority-of-canadians-support-the-right-of-adults-to-get-the-sexual-counseling-of-their-choice-counseling-likely-banned-by-conversion-therapy-legislation/
Press release (October 30, 2020). If Yaniv is permitted to compete in beauty pageant it would violate the Charter rights of women and girls. https://www.jccf.ca/the-post-millennial-if-yaniv-is-permitted-to-compete-in-beauty-pageant-it-would-violate-the-charter-rights-of-women-and-girls/
Press release (October 26, 2020). Yaniv targets beauty pageant in new discrimination complaint. https://www.jccf.ca/yaniv-targets-beauty-pageant-in-new-discrimination-complaint/
Press release (September 30, 2020). Yaniv drops two complaints against beauty salons. https://www.jccf.ca/yaniv-drops-two-complaints-against-beauty-salons/
Press release (March 1, 2020). Six-year-old told by teacher that âgirls are not realâ: case to proceed to a full hearing. https://www.jccf.ca/six-year-old-told-by-teacher-that-girls-are-not-real-case-to-proceed-to-a-full-hearing/
Press release (February 2, 2020). New human rights complaints on hold over Yanivâs failure to pay $6,000 in costs to women. https://www.jccf.ca/new-human-rights-complaints-on-hold-over-yanivs-failure-to-pay-6000-in-costs-to-women/
Press release (January 29, 2020). Vancouver Library takes a strong stand for free speech in allowing event discussing gender identity. https://www.jccf.ca/vancouver-library-takes-a-strong-stand-for-free-speech-in-allowing-event-discussing-gender-identity/
Press release (January 10, 2020). BC Appeal Court in part overturns lower court ruling which infringed free speech of father of transgender child. https://www.jccf.ca/bc-appeal-court-in-part-overturns-lower-court-ruling-which-infringed-free-speech-of-father-of-transgender-child
Press release (January 7, 2020). Yaniv targets another East Indian beauty salon in new waxing complaint. https://www.jccf.ca/yaniv-targets-another-east-indian-beauty-salon-in-new-waxing-complaint/
Press release (November 13, 2019). BC Human Rights Tribunal declines to reconsider decision in favour of estheticians who refused to wax male genitalia. https://www.jccf.ca/bc-human-rights-tribunal-declines-to-reconsider-decision-in-favour-of-estheticians-who-refused-to-wax-male-genitalia/
Press release (November 4, 2019). School sued for telling six-year-old girl that girls are not real. https://www.jccf.ca/school-sued-for-telling-six-year-old-girl-that-girls-are-not-real/
Press release (October 22, 2019). BC Human Rights Tribunal rules in favour of female estheticians who refused to wax male genitalia. https://www.jccf.ca/bc-human-rights-tribunal-rules-in-favour-of-female-estheticians-who-refused-to-wax-male-genitalia/
Press release (March 28, 2019), Man fined $55,000 by BC Human Rights Tribunal over peaceful distribution of flyers critical of transgender political candidate. https://www.jccf.ca/man-fined-55000-by-bc-human-rights-tribunal-over-peaceful-distribution-of-flyers-critical-of-transgender-political-candidate/
Press release (January 11, 2019). Meghan Murphy speaks to packed room at Vancouver Public Library after intervention by Justice Centre. https://www.jccf.ca/meghan-murphy-speaks-to-packed-room-at-vancouver-public-library-after-intervention-by-justice-centre/
Press release (December 18, 2018). Vancouver Library urged to rescind security fee for Meghan Murphy lecture. https://www.jccf.ca/vancouver-library-urged-to-rescind-security-fee-for-meghan-murphy-lecture/
Press release (January 22, 2018). Justice Centre to represent Chilliwack School Trustee, Barry Neufeld in human rights complaint. https://www.jccf.ca/release-justice-centre-to-represent-chilliwack-school-trustee-barry-neufeld-in-human-rights-complaint/
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