China Rights Network, 8th July 2008: The freedom to distort? (http://www.theglobeandmail.com:80/servlet/story/LAC.20080708.LETTERS08-4/TPStory/Comment) – “China Rights Network … has complained to the CRTC about CCTV-4 broadcasts in March and April that characterized protesting Tibetans as violent thugs and criminals. … doubly distressing … Continue reading →
It was good that MP Keith Martin attempted some resistance to the anti-free speech provision in the Canadian Human Rights Act. On January 30, 2008 he tabled motion M-446: “That, in the opinion of the House, subsection 13(1) of the … Continue reading →
Ottawa Sun, 1st July 2008 “Embrun biz owner looking for fight.” Former leader of the Libertarian Party of Canada, Jean-Serge Brisson, is challenging a new local bylaw that mandates bilingual signs in Russell Township, Ontario. July 5th, 2008
Continue reading →U.S. ambassador marks NORAD anniversary in Manitoba capital (http://canadianpress.google.com/article/ALeqM5hqxfstZTUHtrq0ynu_mBYY-BV_Ag) “…ceremony to mark the 50th anniversary of NORAD, the North American Aerospace Defence Command. “Wilkins says the program is a symbol of the special partnership between Canada and the United States. … Continue reading →
Privacy czar probes alleged Net hack by officials (http://www.thestar.com/News/Canada/article/410352) “Canada’s privacy office is looking into allegations that federal human-rights investigators tapped into an unwitting woman’s Internet connection to post messages on white supremacist websites, a spokesman said Friday.” “…The allegations … Continue reading →
Canada urges Zimbabwe to respect press freedom (http://afp.google.com/article/ALeqM5hyIhSiUp8I141Yyd-uLmA_1JYhLw) “Canada’s Foreign Affairs Minister Maxime Bernier on Thursday called on Zimbabwe to respect freedom of the press following the arrest in Harare of two foreign journalists covering the country’s elections.” Maybe this … Continue reading →
Canada’s Thought Police (http://www.nypost.com/seven/12162007/postopinion/editorials/canadas_thought_police_72483.htm) Mark Steyn Case Wakes Up Canadian Press to Human Rights Tribunals’ Threat to Free Speech The Canadian Islamic Congress has a new partner in its censorship campaign: the state (http://www.macleans.ca/article.jsp?content=20071205_112340_5592) Well, the neocon war-mongers with their … Continue reading →
Protest as Harassment: U.K. Serious Organised Crime and Police Bill www.monbiot.com, Feb 22 ’05 The religious incitement law has become a marvellous distraction from the greater dangers in the bill…. Add these measures to those enshrined in the 1986 Public … Continue reading →
Scarborough-Rouge River Libertarian Candidate Rogers Television, Recorded Dec 14 ’05 Liberty, Kyoto, Prohibition, Crime, Hand Guns, Free Speech, War and Torture and Everything Else Campaign Page Rogers Television Schedule for Scarborough-Rouge River Candidates Thursday, January 12 at 6:30pm Friday, January 13 … Continue reading →
Note: this post was one of my efforts back in 2005 with my Libertarian Party involvement and other ideas for trying to make a difference. I don’t live in Toronto at present. There must be some Canadians out there who … Continue reading →