ALCCA Chair Featured in CBC Front Burner Podcast on Bubble Legislation
- ALCCA Staff
- Jun 28
- 1 min read
Updated: Jun 29
With cities across Ontario adopting bubble zone bylaws to safeguard places of worship, schools, and other institutions from targeted intimidation and harassment, the legal and policy debate around these measures continues to heat up.
The Canadian Civil Liberties Association (CCLA) has launched a constitutional challenge to Vaughan’s bubble legislation, arguing it infringes on freedom of expression and assembly. ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler has made many submissions and appeared before city councils in support of carefully crafted bubble legislation that protects vulnerable communities while respecting civil liberties.
In this episode of CBC’s Front Burner podcast, Sandler is among those featured, offering legal insight and commentary on the importance and implications of municipal bubble legislation. The episode explores the broader debate over protests, public safety, and the role of municipalities in addressing rising hate.
The CBC podcast also comes as federal Justice Minister Sean Fraser confirmed that the government will move forward with proposed criminal provisions to address the blocking of access to places of worship, schools, and community centres—adding another layer to the national debate over how best to protect vulnerable communities while upholding Charter rights.
Listen to the full podcast episode below via Spotify, on Apple Podcasts, or YouTube.
You can also read a transcript of the episode on the CBC Front Burner website.