James Topp – Walk a Mile in his Shoes Update 2022-05-12
James Topp, a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and member of Police on Guard, is on the march from BC to Ottawa, to ensure the government upholds the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
James Topp, a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and member of Police on Guard, is on the march from BC to Ottawa, to ensure the government upholds the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
It’s been two months since the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act to quell peaceful protest in the nation’s capital. The framework of the legislation requires the government to launch an inquiry into the circumstances surrounding the declared emergency within 60 days.
James Topp, a veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces and member of Police on Guard, is on the march from BC to Ottawa, to ensure the government upholds the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.
Please support Constable Erin Howard who exercised her Charter protected right to Freedom of Expression. If you can’t attend the rally in person, please log in to the hearing on Zoom.
Bill C100 was recently passed in Ontario as a response to the Freedom Convoy protests in Ottawa.
The Bill does not prohibit protests but makes it unlawful to negatively affect economic function and public safety.
The role of the police and the government are to ensure that Charter rights are upheld. Therefore, our public institutions have a responsibility to facilitate alternate ways to allow for protesters to gather.