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In reply to the discussion: Hate Speech Laws in Canada [View all]former9thward
(33,424 posts)28. Obviously not.
Trudeaus Party Passes Bill to Regulate Social Media, Streaming
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-22/trudeau-s-party-passes-bill-to-regulate-social-media-streaming?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Laws like this could not fly in the U.S. Canadians were the home of the Loyalists during our Revolution. They have European beliefs about freedoms. Which are much different than the traditions, legal and otherwise, of the U.S.
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2021-06-22/trudeau-s-party-passes-bill-to-regulate-social-media-streaming?leadSource=uverify%20wall
Laws like this could not fly in the U.S. Canadians were the home of the Loyalists during our Revolution. They have European beliefs about freedoms. Which are much different than the traditions, legal and otherwise, of the U.S.
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I've lived in Canada for 10 years, and have never seen a news story re: hate speech conviction
Fiendish Thingy
Dec 2022
#3
Effective enough to chase Fox wannabes of all kinds from the country.
Alexander Of Assyria
Dec 2022
#9
Proof that the Canadian hate speech laws are working! Prevention better than cure.
Alexander Of Assyria
Dec 2022
#8
Ofc needs drafting, discussion, debate, direct reference to high court. May take some trying.
Alexander Of Assyria
Dec 2022
#11
Nations with hate speech laws ALSO have free speech constitutions! Opt in those laws.
Alexander Of Assyria
Dec 2022
#18
Every one of those Canadian laws would have ensnared the fascists.
Alexander Of Assyria
Dec 2022
#26
Yes. I exaggerate. Many, most of the leaders. Armed ones openly threatening insurrection in advance.
Alexander Of Assyria
Dec 2022
#34