The God Referenced in Our Charter: How the Supreme Court Got It Wrong in 1985 Ruling

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ViewpointsOpinionThe Supreme Court of Canada in Ottawa on June 16, 2023. The Canadian Press/Adrian WyldRoger Song2/7/2026|Updated: 2/7/2026CommentaryIn 1985, R. v. Big M Drug Mart Ltd. was the first case heard by the Supreme Court of Canada (SCC) regarding the freedom of religion under the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.Roger SongAuthorRoger Song is a lawyer based in Calgary and a member of the Law Society of Alberta.Author’s Selected ArticlesDo ‘Principles That Recognize the Supremacy of God’ Matter in Our Society?Dec 09, 2025

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