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[2013] 4 F.C.R. D-5

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Appeal from Federal Court decision (2011 FC 1310) wherein key issue whether appellant’s beliefs, activities concerning cannabis constituting religious practice protected by guarantee of freedom of religion under Charter, s. 2(a)— Reasons for judgment showing conflicting factual findings on that key issue—Matter remitted to Federal Court for assignment to different judge —Appeal allowed.

Bennett v. Canada (Attorney General) (A-86-12, 2013 FCA 161, Trudel, Stratas and Mainville JJ.A., reasons for judgment dated June 19, 2013, 3 pp.)

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