Hate Speech
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Online Harms Act not about ‘insults launched from a smartphone’: ministerJustice Minister Arif Virani defended against criticism that the Liberals’ sweeping new online harms bill could have a chilling effect on free speech.CanadaMar 3
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Centre for Black students at Mount Allison University targeted by hate speechAn official at Mount Allison University, in New Brunswick, says a resource centre for Black students was the target last week of hate speech and vandalism.CanadaDec 11, 2023
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Calgary man who had hate speech charges stayed returns to rallyCalgary man who had hate speech charges stayed returns to protest at pro-Palestine rallyCanadaNov 19, 2023
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Charges following Calgary weekend rally rare according to criminal expertA justice studies professor said causing a disturbance is a relatively infrequent charge, especially combined with hate motivation, and may not hold up in court.CanadaNov 9, 2023
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Comments made at anti-SOGI rally in Kelowna ‘alarming,’ ‘frightening’, advocate says"It's alarming and frightening at the same time." said Wilbur Turner, chair of Advocacy Canada, which support the queer community.CanadaOct 23, 2023
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Netanyahu urges Musk to combat antisemitism on social media during U.S. visitNetanyahu's high-profile visit to the San Francisco Bay Area comes at a time when Musk is facing accusations of tolerating antisemitic messages on X, formerly known as Twitter.WorldSep 18, 2023
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Anti-LGBTQ2 protests are on the rise in Canada: What’s going on?A U.S. data tracker has found the number of protests against the LGBTQ2 community has risen sharply across North America, and particularly in Canada, in recent months.CanadaMar 13, 2023
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Documentary by two Quebec filmmakers exposes horror of online violence against womenThe goal of the documentary called 'Backlash: Misogyny in the Digital Age' is to bring awareness to online misogyny and provide a voice for victims, filmmakers say.CanadaJan 13, 2023
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Lawyers debate whether Nazism led to Holocaust, as Montreal hate speech trial resumesThe trial involves Gabriel Sohier-Chaput, 36, who faces one charge of wilfully promoting hatred in connection with an article he wrote for neo-Nazi website Daily Stormer.CanadaNov 25, 2022
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Twitter to provide ‘general amnesty’ to suspended accounts starting next week: Elon MuskNew Twitter owner Elon Musk said Thursday that he is granting ``amnesty'' for suspended accounts, which online safety experts predict will spur a rise in harassment.TechNov 24, 2022
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