In a major victory for free expression, The Alberta Court of King’s Bench has quashed the University of Lethbridge’s decision to cancel a campus lecture by Dr. Frances Widdowson.

The Court ruled that the university’s failure to consider Charter rights was a “fundamental and fatal” error.

Justice Centre President John Carpay said, “Past Justice Centre court victories have established that the Charter protects freedom of expression on university campuses in Alberta. This decision affirms that principle and the constitutional requirement that universities meaningfully consider freedom of expression when making decisions affecting expressive activities on campus.