In recent years, Canada has witnessed a troubling rise in protests targeting vulnerable community spaces—schools, hospitals, places of worship, and long-term care facilities. While the
Debunking the Myth: Bubble Zones vs. Free Expression One of the most common misconceptions about bubble zone bylaws is that they somehow infringe on the
The Proof Is in the Policy Bubble zone bylaws are not theoretical. They’re not speculative. They’re not experimental. They are real, tested, and effective tools
What Can—and Can’t—Be Said in a Free Society? Free speech is a cornerstone of any democratic society. In Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
Can We Protect Communities Without Violating Constitutional Rights? In the ongoing conversation around bubble zone bylaws, critics often raise a familiar concern: “Aren’t these bylaws
What It Means — and Why It Matters In the ongoing debate about bubble zone bylaws, one term comes up again and again: “impeding access
Shielding Access, Not Silencing Voices In Ontario, the right to access essential health services — without intimidation or harassment — is protected by law. Since
Protecting Public Health from Protest Disruption During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination clinics became essential infrastructure. They were places where people came to
Protecting Rights — All of Them, For Everyone At first glance, bubble zones may seem like a restriction on free speech. After all, they create
A Real-World Example of Bubble Zones at Work In March 2025, the City of Vaughan became the latest Canadian municipality to face a now-familiar challenge:
The Financial Cost of Inaction In 2024, the City of Toronto — Canada’s largest and most diverse municipality — spent nearly $20 million on policing
Why Certain Protests Aim to Provoke, Not Persuade In a democratic society, the right to protest is a vital part of civic life. But not
Understanding How Broad Accusations Become Dangerous Acts of Intimidation In an open society, protest is a democratic right — but when demonstrations begin to target
Why Targeted Demonstrations Are Costing Cities More Than We Realize In cities across Canada, a growing number of protests are no longer directed at institutions
For the support of the community and policy makers to see how other municipalities and their leadership are taking the prudent, reasonable and responsible approach
For the support of the community and policy makers to see how other municipalities and their leadership are taking the prudent, reasonable and responsible approach
For the support of the community and policy makers to see how other municipalities and their leadership are taking the prudent, reasonable and responsible approach
Ahead of this week’s Toronto City Council meeting on bubble legislation, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler joined John Tory on Newstalk 1010 to discuss the proposed
In a recently published Canadian Jewish News Letter to the Editor, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler underscores the importance of bubble legislation (legislation that limits proximity
For the support of the community and policy makers to see how other municipalities and their leadership are taking the prudent, reasonable and responsible approach
In recent years, Canada has witnessed a troubling rise in protests targeting vulnerable community spaces—schools, hospitals, places of worship, and long-term care facilities. While the
What Can—and Can’t—Be Said in a Free Society? Free speech is a cornerstone of any democratic society. In Canada, the Charter of Rights and Freedoms
What It Means — and Why It Matters In the ongoing debate about bubble zone bylaws, one term comes up again and again: “impeding access
Protecting Rights — All of Them, For Everyone At first glance, bubble zones may seem like a restriction on free speech. After all, they create
Why Certain Protests Aim to Provoke, Not Persuade In a democratic society, the right to protest is a vital part of civic life. But not
Understanding How Broad Accusations Become Dangerous Acts of Intimidation In an open society, protest is a democratic right — but when demonstrations begin to target
Ahead of this week’s Toronto City Council meeting on bubble legislation, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler joined John Tory on Newstalk 1010 to discuss the proposed
In a recently published Canadian Jewish News Letter to the Editor, ALCCA Chair Mark Sandler underscores the importance of bubble legislation (legislation that limits proximity
The Financial Cost of Inaction In 2024, the City of Toronto — Canada’s largest and most diverse municipality — spent nearly $20 million on policing
Why Targeted Demonstrations Are Costing Cities More Than We Realize In cities across Canada, a growing number of protests are no longer directed at institutions
The Proof Is in the Policy Bubble zone bylaws are not theoretical. They’re not speculative. They’re not experimental. They are real, tested, and effective tools
Shielding Access, Not Silencing Voices In Ontario, the right to access essential health services — without intimidation or harassment — is protected by law. Since
Protecting Public Health from Protest Disruption During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, vaccination clinics became essential infrastructure. They were places where people came to
A Real-World Example of Bubble Zones at Work In March 2025, the City of Vaughan became the latest Canadian municipality to face a now-familiar challenge:
For the support of the community and policy makers to see how other municipalities and their leadership are taking the prudent, reasonable and responsible approach
For the support of the community and policy makers to see how other municipalities and their leadership are taking the prudent, reasonable and responsible approach
For the support of the community and policy makers to see how other municipalities and their leadership are taking the prudent, reasonable and responsible approach
For the support of the community and policy makers to see how other municipalities and their leadership are taking the prudent, reasonable and responsible approach
Debunking the Myth: Bubble Zones vs. Free Expression One of the most common misconceptions about bubble zone bylaws is that they somehow infringe on the
Can We Protect Communities Without Violating Constitutional Rights? In the ongoing conversation around bubble zone bylaws, critics often raise a familiar concern: “Aren’t these bylaws