[Opinion] Behind the scenes of Toronto’s ‘bubble zone’ debate: The confidential legal advice city council was given about limiting protests

Toronto law makes ‘bubble zone’ protest buffer around religious sites

“Everyone deserves to feel safe in the city,” Ariella Kimmel, executive director of the nonprofit ABC Toronto, told JNS.The post Toronto law makes ‘bubble zone’ protest buffer around religious sites appeared first on JNS.org.

Toronto to ban all protests near schools and places of worship, prompting backlash

The Toronto City Council, which passed the motion last week 16-9, is facing criticism for restricting citizens’ freedom of speech and assembly.

Behind the scenes of Toronto’s ‘bubble zone’ debate: The confidential legal advice city council was given about limiting protests

Toronto council’s changes to a bubble zone bylaw appear to fly in the face of legal advice it received about defending the legislation from a Charter challenge.

Bubble Zone by-laws are Hazardous to Freedom

May 27, 2025 | by Beau Duquesnay The controversial and oppressive By-law CC30.5 was adopted by Toronto’s City Council in a vote of 16-9.  City councilors seemed oblivious to the fact that a majority of public opinion is opposed to the measure, according to the Canadian Civil Liberties Association.  Shamefully, the 'progressive' mayor, Olivia Chow,…