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Canadian Constitution Foundation

The Canadian Constitution Foundation is a registered charity, independent and non-partisan. We act as a voice for freedom in Canada’s courtrooms and law schools. We depend on the generous and voluntary contributions of hundreds of Canadians who value their constitutional freedoms. We issue official tax receipts for donations received.

Should University students have the right to peacefully express their opinions on campus?

The University of Calgary doesn't think so.

The University of Calgary has charged several of its students with “trespassing” on their own campus, because these students defied the University’s arbitrary censorship demands.

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Media Advisory: 'The Right that Dares not Speak its Name'

CALGARY: The Canadian Constitution Foundation (CCF) today released a position paper outlining the importance of economic liberty as a fundamental human right.

The paper outlines the nature of rights, and explores the difference between positive rights and negative rights. The paper argues that economic rights such as freedom of contract, and the right to earn, keep, enjoy and use private property, are necessary to the exercise of social and political rights such as freedom of religion, speech and association.

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