MAJORITY FEAR FREE SPEECH IS UNDER THREAT IN CANADA

Mario Nawfal

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🇨🇦MAJORITY FEAR FREE SPEECH IS UNDER THREAT IN CANADA

57% of Canadians believe their freedom of speech is threatened, with 23% viewing it as a serious concern.

Only 36% felt secure in their speech rights.

76% of Conservative voters are concerned, compared to 61% of Liberals who don’t see it as a significant issue.

This mirrors Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre’s criticism of Trudeau’s proposed Online Harms Act, which seeks to regulate online content.

Source: National Post

Mario Nawfal

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🇨🇦 CANADA’S ONLINE FREE SPEECH DEBATE HEATS UP

Canadian government has proposed the Online Harms Act to “tackle harmful content, especially child sexual abuse and revenge porn.”

The Canadian author Margaret Atwood called it “Orwellian.”

Trudeau:

“For too long, web giants have failed to keep kids safe online… Far too often, this has had devastating consequences,”

Justice Minister Arif Virani emphasized the need to control the “anarchy and lawlessness” of the internet.

“Free speech in this country doesn’t include hate speech.”

Critics like the Canadian Civil Liberties Association blasted the bill for potential “overbroad violations” of freedom.

Sources: The New York Times, Reuters

Mario Nawfal

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🇨🇦 CANADA’S BILL C-63: A STEP TOWARD DIGITAL AUTHORITARIANISM?

Bill C-63, known as the On-Line Harms Act, introduces a Digital Safety Commission with the power to regulate online content, enforce fines, and enter residences without warrants.

Critics argue the bill’s vague language could lead to misuse and infringe on free speech.

The bill aims to protect children from online bullying but has been criticized for potentially overreaching and stifling open dialogue.

Source: The Beacon