There has been some significant progress in the Federal Employee Lawsuit

To recap

• In 2023, the Federal Court dismissed a lawsuit spearheaded by Police on Guard concerning vaccination mandates in employment contexts.
• The decision was appealed, and in June 2024, the Federal Court of Appeal allowed some plaintiffs to proceed with their case while dismissing others.
• The plaintiffs who were dismissed appealed their dismissal to the Supreme Court of Canada.
• In an anticipated, yet disappointing decision, the Supreme Court has struck down the application for leave, meaning they are not willing to hear the case for those on our lawsuit that are Federally Regulated in the government sector (i.e.: Department of National Defense, Department of Fisheries and Oceans, Office of the Auditor General of Canada etc.)
• The remainder of the plaintiffs, those that are Federally regulated in the private sector (i.e.: WestJet, Canada Post, Air Canda) as well as those in the RCMP will proceed back to Federal Court to have their case heard

While this outcome is extremely disappointing for a portion of the plaintiffs, it was very much anticipated given the political climate over the last 5 years.

The legal proceedings will continue, and we anticipate the opportunity to express our perspectives in court. Recent years have seen significant rulings, such as Judge Mosley’s decision regarding the Emergencies Act. While there have also been some outcomes that raise concerns, we remain committed to focusing on the positive aspects during these challenging times.

Court proceedings are complex and constantly evolving, so keep an eye out for official updates as the legal proceedings continue.