Bubble bylaw constitutionality questioned by Canadian civil liberties group [Video]

A Canadian civil liberties group says it is concerned about the constitutionality and effectiveness of a proposed ‘bubble bylaw’ in the City of Ottawa, which if passed, could restrict demonstrations and protests near certain public spaces.

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A notice of motion tabled Wednesday by Coun. Allan Hubley and supported by Ottawa Mayor Mark Sutcliffe, is directing staff to study the implementation of a “vulnerable social infrastructure bylaw.” The issue will be debated at the next city council meeting on Oct. 30 but likely won’t be voted on until the new year.

Sutcliffe said the bylaw aims to restrict demonstrations near certain community spaces, including schools and hospitals, amid an increase in hate crimes.

Anaïs Bussières McNicoll, a lawyer with the Canadian Civil Liberties Association, says the organization will be monitoring how the proposed bylaw might be …