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The revolution is complete

In the sixth installment of ‘In Search of Identity,’ Professor Bruce Pardy explains how the key institutions in the West have been captured by a set of ideologies that reject the original meaning of classical liberalism, which emphasizes individual freedom, personal autonomy, and the limitation of political power. This ideological shift has been nothing short […]

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Time for true autonomy

Club Grubbery Media – with hosts Graham Hood (“Hoody”) and Johnny Larter featuring guest professor Bruce Pardy In a discussion about the legal implications of COVID-19 governance, Professor Bruce Pardy reveals the ways in which the doctrine of mootness has been exploited by governments to evade judicial scrutiny. He explains that by changing rules before […]

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Alberta’s legal future

The Lavigne Show: Host Jason Lavigne leads the charge on Alberta’s legal future, alongside law professor Bruce Pardy and Alberta’s Minister of Justice Mickey Amery, as they delve into the implications of Bill 14 for Alberta’s independence referendum and the intricate dance between federal and provincial powers, particularly in the realm of criminal law and […]

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The real story behind land claims in Canada

Professor Bruce Pardy in conversation with real estate development expert Daniel Foch Prof. Pardy lays bare the complexities of Aboriginal title versus fee simple ownership in Canada. While some Indigenous leaders may claim they are not seeking to displace homeowners, the legal reality is that Aboriginal title could supersede existing property rights, creating a precarious situation for […]

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MOU, Aboriginal title, and what Alberta missed!

Professor Bruce Pardy in conversation with Nadine Wellwood Will the push for recognition of Indigenous rights lead to a fracturing of the rule of law and societal cohesion? The current legal framework treats Indigenous peoples as a distinct group with special rights. Prof. Pardy looks at how this undermines the principle of equality before the […]

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A new constitution for Canada

Off-Grid with Curtis Stone and guest Professor Bruce Pardy This conversation is a clarion call for a fundamental reevaluation of how we safeguard freedom: a radical rethink of governance. Prof. Pardy discusses the ideas he presented in his new constitutional framework for an independent Alberta. Ideas that could shift the future of governance for the […]

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What does Bill 14 mean for Alberta independence?

The Lavigne Show | Tea & Coffee with Paula & Jay featuring special guest Professor Bruce Pardy: The province’s new Justice Statutes Amendment Act, known as Bill 14, if passed would repeal a contentious section of Alberta’s Citizens Initiative Act, removing a significant court obstacle to independence. The bill, while seemingly positive, contains troubling provisions […]

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What Bills C-8 and C-9 mean for your freedom of expression

A panel discussion held by the Free Speech Union of Canada (FSU) on November 4, 2025, with FSU directors Prof. Bruce Pardy, Lisa Bildy, and Hannah Park Roche. On the table: Bill C-9 and its potential to create a “thought police” scenario, where citizens mired in a legal minefield run the risk of severe consequences […]

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Your free speech is gone?

The Political Orphans with guest Professor Bruce Pardy: Bill C-9 and Bill C-63. Do we want the state in our heads ruling over our most profound convictions? The legislative assault on faith is part of a broader social justice agenda that seeks to dismantle traditional power structures, replacing religious belief with state authority and undermining […]

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Land claims shocker

Leaders on the Frontier with David Leis: The British Columbia Supreme Court’s ruling in Cowichan Tribes v. Canada has exposed a profound clash in Canadian law. Exploring the implications of that decision, Prof. Bruce Pardy asserts Aboriginal title—a communal, inalienable right—cannot peacefully coexist with individual fee-simple ownership. With hundreds of Richmond, B.C., properties suddenly sitting […]