Free Speech

• Dispute involving student unions at York University reignites long-standing tensions

  A standoff between three student unions representing all graduates and undergraduates at York University has triggered debate about the limits of free speech on campus.

  World

  Nov 14, 2023
  
• Can U.S. officials block critics on social media? Supreme Court wades into issue

  Early questions posed by the justices suggested they were struggling to determine the circumstances under which a social media account should be considered personal or official.

  U.S. News

  Oct 31, 2023
  
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• Universities must protect spaces for free discussion after triple stabbing: expert

  Universities Canada says post-secondary institutions are places for learning, respect and understanding, and it is critical to stand up against all forms of hatred and intolerance.

  Canada

  Jun 30, 2023
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• Vancouver move to limit grants to ‘respectful’ groups could chill speech: critics

  Groups seeking grants from the City of Vancouver could need to speak to or about city officials in a 'respectful manner,' but the policy is raising questions for some.

  Politics

  Mar 29, 2023
• Roald Dahl’s original books will kept in print, following editing backlash

  Penguin Random House said it will continue to publish "classic" versions of Roald Dahl's books, after people spoke out about changes made to the novels' language.

  Entertainment

  Feb 24, 2023
• Alberta government will require annual ‘free speech reporting’ from post-secondary schools

  The announcement comes after the University of Lethbridge rescinded space on campus for controversial fired Mount Royal University professor Frances Widdowson to speak.

  Canada

  Feb 3, 2023
• Twitter facing UN, EU backlash over journalist suspensions. What to know

  Elon Musk is facing backlash from the European Union, the United Nations, and Amnesty International after Twitter suspended at least five journalists.

  World

  Dec 16, 2022
• Elon Musk says Apple has pulled Twitter ads: ‘Do they hate free speech?’

  "Apple has mostly stopped advertising on Twitter. Do they hate free speech in America?," Elon Musk said in a tweet, launching into a series of complaints against the iPhone maker.

  Tech

  Nov 28, 2022
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• Elon Musk’s Twitter takeover: What that means for your personal data

  Experts say Elon Musk's Twitter takeover gives rise to concerns regarding how the platform's algorithm might change--controlling the kind of content you see.

  Tech

  Oct 29, 2022
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• Morning news rewind: Thursday, July 21

  Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, July 21.

  Jul 21, 2022