
Legal group fights B.C. government’s COVID-19 rules on protests and places of worship
VANCOUVER — A legal advocacy group is challenging the British Columbia government’s COVID-19 restrictions on worship services and public protests, arguing they violate people’s rights and freedoms.
A petition filed by the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms also asks the B.C. Supreme Court to dismiss tickets of up to $2,300 for alleged violations of the public health orders.
The Calgary-based organization says it represents over a dozen individuals and faith communities.
The challenge is based on several sections of the charter, including freedom of conscience and religion, and freedom of peaceful assembly.