This is Part 3 of our series that tells the whole story behind the lawsuit activists have launched against the University of Calgary and the Calgary Police in response to an encampment eviction on the campus back in May 2024.

Legal Counsel for the nine Plaintiffs, Chris Weibe joins us to talk about the merits of the case, and just how people's Charter Rights were violated. We ask him what a victory in this case would look like, for the Plaintiffs AND other activists facing similar situations. Weibe also gives some insight on what its like going after the state on behalf of activists.

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Part 1: Raheleh's Story - Dr. Tarani tells her story of participating in the peaceful protest with her son one minute, and being pinned by police the next. We heard about the impact that had on her, and how she's reclaiming power through the court.

Part 2: Liaising with Police - Calgary based activist Wesam Cooley talks about his role as the encampment's police liaison, and what its been like trying to hold police and other parties accountable in Alberta.

Hosted and by Jessa McLean and Santiago Helou Quintero

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Other Related Episodes:

• Student Suppression by Any Means with Jeremy Appel (March 2025)
• Student Encampments (May 2024) a look at their demands for divestment, the responses from the Universities, the police and the public.

More Resources:

• Calgary Police, City of Calgary and University of Calgary sued by demonstrators - via DrugDataDecoded.ca
• (REFERENCED) Statement of Claim: May 2026

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