Hate Speech
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RCMP arrest Quebec man for alleged hate speech targeting Jews onlinePolice say the man from Rivière-du-Loup, Que., is facing charges of willful promotion of hatred and willful promotion of antisemitism.CrimeDec 11
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Why haven’t prosecutors decided on charges over B.C. comments praising Hamas?The province's prosecution service is facing questions about why it is taking so long to decide whether to approve hate speech charges against Charlotte Kates.CrimeOct 11
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RCMP arrests man for 3D-printing guns and hate speech against Jewish peoplePolice say they seized 3D printers and a homemade firearm belonging to a Quebec man who also allegedly posted hateful antisemitic comments on the social messaging app Telegram.CrimeJun 15
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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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