Ottawa Approves New ‘Bubble Zone’ Bylaw to Prohibit Protests Within 50 Metres of Places of Worship, Schools

Ottawa approves new ‘bubble zone’ bylaw to prohibit protests within 50 metres of places of worship, schools

A new ‘bubble zone” bylaw will take effect in Ottawa in August that will prohibit protests within 50 metres of places of worship, schools, childcare centres, hospitals and residential care facilities.

Council passes bubble bylaw after fraught debate on legal risks

In a 20 to 4 vote, Ottawa city council has passed a controversial "bubble bylaw" that will restrict protest near hospitals, schools and places of worship.

City of Ottawa bylaw faces legal warning and potential court challenge

OTTAWA, ON: The Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms announces that lawyers funded by the Justice Centre have issued a legal warning letter to Ottawa City Council regarding a proposed bylaw that could significantly restrict freedom of expression and peaceful assembly in the nation’s capital. Ottawa City Council is considering the “Safe Access to Social Infrastructure Bylaw,” which would allow institutions such as places of worship, schools…