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A Clean Slate: Regina vs. Wiebe - People

A long standing Mennonite community, a battery of lawyers brought together to preserve Alberta’s education system, an amicus curiae (friend of the court), and a provincial court judge were the main contenders in the Wiebe case, a delicate affair that questioned some Albertans' access to essential human rights.

A look at these individuals illustrates the dynamic nature of the case at hand, recognizing the clash between two groups who support very different approaches to life, yet are obligated to coexist in the same community. An exploration of the people involved provides some insight into the human aspect of the case, giving way to numerous motivating factors involved in this landmark decision.

 

Elmer Wiebe

Justice Oliver

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