With the U.S. departure from the UN Human Rights Council, Ian Shugart, then Canada’s deputy minister of foreign affairs, saw an opening — but also saw a risk. Continue reading
A legal battle over a controversial Nova Scotia licence plate – “GRABHER” – has sparked a heated debate between prominent academics about freedom of expression and “rape culture.” Continue reading
Loyalist College and St. Lawrence College have put out their free speech policies prior to the Jan. 1 deadline put in place by the Ontario government. Continue reading
Days after Kerry Diotte threatened legal action against two Twitter users who accused him of being a racist for associating with a far-right political commentator, the MP announced he is suing a University of Alberta newspaper for comments made about him in the publication. Continue reading
John Carpay says he meant to stress the need to defend fundamental rights such as free speech, and that slogans touting diversity and inclusion have been abused in ways that undermine those freedoms. Continue reading
The Washington Post has published what it described as the final column submitted by Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi before his disappearance and presumed death. Continue reading
Protesters argued that Queen’s Law shouldn’t be allowing Shepherd to speak at sessions because they believe her views are against a marginalized community. Continue reading
Corus lawyer Peter Jacobsen said the ruling is significant because it reinforces the idea that the anti-SLAPP legislation is “applicable to the media as well as everyone else.” Continue reading
Changes to the nuisance portion of the bylaw started a lively debate among city councillors Tuesday Continue reading
The University of Toronto professor is now on tour to promote his book “12 Rules for Life – An Antidote to Chaos.” Continue reading