 Observatoire de la liberté d’expression Revue de presse du jeudi 20 novembre |
Région: CANADA SANS QUÉBEC Alberta to invoke notwithstanding clause to shield 3 transgender bills from court challenges The Alberta government has tabled legislation that seeks to invoke the notwithstanding clause to shield a suite of bills from legal challenges that affects transgender youth and adults. Premier Danielle Smith said at a news conference on Monday that three ongoing legal challenges to gender policies in health care and education could take years to resolve and create too much uncertainty. “This government does not turn to the notwithstanding clause unless the stakes warrant it, and in this case, the stakes could not be higher,” she said Monday, before the… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘access to information’, ‘freedom of consciousness’, ‘misinformation’] Recensé le 19 novembre |
Grimsby councillor files human rights complaint against news site, residents Grimsby Ward 3 Coun. Jennifer Korstanje has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario against town residents Duncan Storey and David Sharpe and The Grimsby Independent News. Mark Newman/Metroland file photo New for subscribers! Gift this article to friends and family for free. Got it! By Mark NewmanReporter Grimsby Lincoln News Ward 3 Coun. Jennifer Korstanje has filed a complaint with the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario against two Grimsby residents and The Grimsby Independent News — The GIN — alleging she was the victim of sex-based… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of expression’, ‘harassment’] Recensé le 20 novembre |
Is your doctor receiving payments from a drug company? There’s no easy way to find out Many countries have public registries showing financial ties between physicians and pharmaceutical firms. Not so in Canada In Canada, when a doctor hands you a prescription, you trust that what’s been recommended is the best drug for your health. What you can’t know is whether your physician has benefited financially from a relationship with the company that made the drug — and whether that relationship has affected the drug advice you got. While several… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘provocative comment’] Recensé le 19 novembre |
Locked-out Windsor Titan workers spread labour protest citywide ‘It’s concessions or nothing for them. We’re not going to roll over.’ Unifor’s national leader joined locked-out Titan Tool and Die employees on Tuesday to help spread their workplace dispute citywide during a labour fight that has hit historic proportions. The labour dispute has surpassed 1945’s infamous 99-day Ford strike as the longest automotive labour action in Windsor history. The lockout is also set to match and exceed the 101-day strike by City of Windsor workers in 2009 that plagued the city… Apparaît sur: windsorstar.com, Mots-clés: [‘picket line’, ‘lockout’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 19 novembre |
Ottawa open to amending hate crime bill to cover other groups: minister Justice Minister Sean Fraser said he would be open to amending federal hate crime legislation to outlaw other “hateful” displays of symbols by groups not currently covered by the bill, including the Ku Klux Klan. Bill C-9, introduced in the House of Commons in September, makes it a crime to publicly display symbols associated with listed foreign terrorist organizations as well as the Nazi swastika and SS bolts, for the purpose of wilfully promoting hate. The new penalty would carry a maximum sentence of two years in prison. During an… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘promote antisemitism’, ‘promote hate’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘peaceful protest’] Recensé le 20 novembre |
Q&A: Lawyer speaks on groundbreaking Anti-SLAPP case against Union Bay shipbreaking company After a more than three-year-long legal battle, a Union Bay woman has been awarded hundreds of thousands of dollars in legal fees to be paid by shipbreaking company Deep Water Recovery. Mary Reynolds has been using her drone to film the company’s operations in Union Bay since its early days. She is among many residents in Union Bay and surrounding areas criticizing the company for its operations in an ecologically sensitive area. Reynolds filed a civil claim against the company in 2022, citing harassment and intimidation from Deep Water Recovery… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘strategic lawsuit against public participation’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘harassment’] Recensé le 20 novembre |
Rise in racism and discrimination prompt new bylaw proposal in Penticton, B.C. Descrease article font size Increase article font size Penticton, B.C., is seeing a sharp rise in racism and discrimination, a trend the city can no longer ignore. “We’ve seen quite a big increase over the last few years with racism and discrimination,” said Cherry Fernandez, executive director of South Okanagan Immigrant and Community Services (SOICS). She says those incidents range from “a lot of racial slurs” to “graffiti that happens on murals, sidewalks and a lot of intimidating behaviour,” adding, “that’s what we’re hoping not to get to, we’re trying… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘harassment’, ‘racist slur’] Recensé le 20 novembre |
Scotiabank to pay $34,000 after calling client more than 100 times to collect debt Scotiabank will pay nearly $34,000 after Consumer Protection B.C. found that the bank had harassed a client Scotiabank will pay nearly $34,000 after Consumer Protection B.C. investigated and found that the bank had harassed a client by calling them more than 100 times in an attempt to collect debt. “Even if someone owes money, that doesn’t give the creditor the right to harass them, or to challenge them on a debt they don’t have,” said Louise… Apparaît sur: vancouversun.com, Mots-clés: [‘disrespectful language’, ‘harassment’] Recensé le 19 novembre |
Texas man indicted on murder charge in shooting of ‘King of the Hill’ voice actor Jonathan Joss HOUSTON (AP) — A grand jury in Texas has indicted the man accused of killing “King of the Hill” voice actor Jonathan Joss on a murder charge. Article content ### Recommended Videos Article content But it is unclear whether Joss’ killing will be considered a hate crime. Police in San Antonio did not immediately return an email seeking comment Wednesday on whether its investigation had determined that Joss’ sexual orientation played a role in his shooting, and the Bexar County District Attorney’s Office declined to comment… Apparaît sur: winnipegsun.com, Mots-clés: [‘homophobic slur’, ‘homophobic statement’] Recensé le 19 novembre |
This is Mark Sutcliffe’s chance to stand up for free speech | Opinion Adam: The police board shouldn’t be able to vet speakers – especially when a court said the policy infringes on the right to freedom of expression. Let’s see if Mayor Mark Sutcliffe will stand up for free speech. An Ottawa small claims court recently ruled that the Ottawa Police Services Board (OPSB) breached the Charter rights of citizens who were arbitrarily and unfairly restricted from speaking at public meetings. Even though the judge did not order… Apparaît sur: ottawacitizen.com, Mots-clés: [‘to censor’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘censorship’] Recensé le 20 novembre |
