 Observatoire de la liberté d’expression Revue de presse du lundi 22 septembre |
Région: Québec Bock-Côté à la défense d’une manif raciste anglaise Plus de 150 000 personnes ont manifesté à Londres contre l’immigration à l’appel du militant d’extrême droite britannique Tommy Robinson. Les manifestants ont eu droit à des discours de figures bien connues de l’extrême droite britannique, mais aussi à ceux du français Éric Zemmour et du milliardaire américain Elon Musk. Ce dernier s’est « distingué » par un appel à la violence on ne peut plus clair : « Que vous choisissiez ou non la violence, la violence viendra à vous […]. Soit vous ripostez, soit vous mourez. » Dans… Apparaît sur: lautjournal.info, Mots-clés: [‘appel à la violence’, ‘désinformation’, ‘en grève’, ‘manifestants’, ‘militant’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
Canadian actor Tatiana Maslany joins calls to boycott Disney amid Jimmy Kimmel fallout Several Hollywood names have joined the growing movement to boycott (new window) Disney after ABC pulled Jimmy Kimmel off the air. (new window) Tatiana Maslany, the Canadian actress who starred in the Disney+ series _She- Hulk: Attorney at Law_ , posted a call to action in her Instagram stories Thursday. « Cancel your @disneyplus @hulu @espn subscriptions! » she wrote in the post, which featured a throw-back photo from the Marvel set. ABC, the broadcaster owned by Walt Disney, said on Wednesday it was yanking _Jimmy Kimmel Live!_ indefinitely after the nation’s… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘boycott’, ‘censorship’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 19 septembre |
Grève générale illimitée aux Poudres métalliques Les Métallos dénoncent un recours aux briseurs de grève chez Rio Tinto Fer et Titane Par : Jean-Philippe Morin Selon le Syndicat des Métallos, Rio Tinto Fer et Titane a eu recours à 21 briseurs de grève alors que son usine des Poudres métalliques est toujours en grève générale illimitée, ce qui est interdit par le Code du Travail du Québec. Un rapport d’enquête du ministère du Travail fait état de 21 travailleurs de remplacement qui ont effectué des… Apparaît sur: les2rives.com, Mots-clés: [‘briseurs de grève’, ‘en grève’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
La galaxie trumpiste se réunit dimanche en Arizona pour rendre hommage à Charlie Kirk Tout l’état-major du trumpisme, à commencer par le président Donald Trump et son vice-président J.D. Vance, se retrouve dimanche pour la cérémonie d’hommage à l’influenceur ultraconservateur assassiné Charlie Kirk, dans un stade de plus de 60 000 places en Arizona. Charlie Kirk, 31 ans, a été assassiné le 10 septembre d’une balle dans le cou alors qu’il animait un débat sur un campus universitaire dans l’Utah, dans l’ouest du pays, un drame qui a ravivé les profondes fractures politiques américaines. Son meurtrier présumé, Tyler Robinson, 22 ans, a expliqué son… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, ledevoir.com, Mots-clés: [‘activisme’, ‘censure’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Lise Blouin-Dallosto, figure emblématique du Courrier Laval **Deux grandes périodes ont marqué l’histoire des 80 ans du _Courrier Laval_.** Chacune s’est étalée sur une période de 30 années. C’est d’abord sous la direction de Lise Blouin, entrée en fonction au début des années 1960, que le _Courrier_ prendra son véritable envol. Mme Blouin, devenue Blouin-Dallosto au milieu des années 1970, verra naître la 2e grande ville du Québec dans la dissension et la controverse en 1965. Les guerres de clocher, qui avaient animé le débat politique dans la foulée de la fusion des 14 municipalités de l’île… Apparaît sur: courrierlaval.com, Mots-clés: [« lanceur d’alerte », ‘liberté de la presse’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Une manifestation pour unifier les dénonciations à Sherbrooke « On ne se laissera pas désunir, on ne se laissera pas appauvrir » : une cinquantaine de manifestants ont scandé divers slogans dans les rues de Sherbrooke, samedi. Ils souhaitent mettre de la pression sur les élus dans des domaines comme l’austérité ou le positionnement du pays dans le conflit à Gaza. Ils n’étaient pas seuls. C’est une initiative du mouvement pancanadien Fixons les limites. Il y aurait eu des mobilisations simultanément dans une soixantaine de villes au pays, dont une à Montréal. Une affirmation ressort du discours des… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, Mots-clés: [« liberté d’expression », ‘manifestants’, ‘militant’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Un rassemblement à Toronto dénonce des éléments du programme libéral de Mark Carney TORONTO — Des manifestants se sont rassemblés samedi après-midi à la place Sankofa, à Toronto. Parmi eux figurait une coalition de groupes progressistes de la société civile qui s’opposaient à certains éléments du programme du nouveau gouvernement libéral. Les préoccupations des manifestants portaient sur le soutien du premier ministre Mark Carney aux nouveaux projets d’énergie fossile, les coupes budgétaires attendues dans les services publics, ainsi que sur d’autres enjeux, comme les droits des Autochtones, le militantisme pacifiste, et bien d’autres. En amont d’une marche prévue vers Queens Park, la manifestation… Apparaît sur: lanouvelle.net, enbeauce.com, lechodelarivenord.ca, lechodelaval.ca, lejournaldejoliette.ca, granbyexpress.com, journalleguide.com, lechodetroisrivieres.ca, chamblyexpress.ca, sorel-tracyexpress.ca, leclaireurprogres.ca, lhebdojournal.com, lhebdodustmaurice.com, ledevoir.com, lactualite.com, Mots-clés: [‘manifestants’, ‘militant’, ‘militantisme’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Comedy and freedom of expression: An open letter from Just For Laughs president Sylvain Parent-Bédard When a comedian is silenced, it’s far more than a voice being muffled. It’s a fundamental right under threat. It’s freedom being gagged. It’s democracy being weakened. I am Sylvain Parent-Bédard, President and CEO of Juste pour rire / Just For Laughs, a major cultural institution in Québec and Canada, and one of the largest comedy institutions in the world. I have always stood for a value that is dear to me: freedom of expression. A precious freedom, sometimes unsettling, but absolutely essential. It is the cornerstone of every democratic… Apparaît sur: thesuburban.com, Mots-clés: [‘censorship’, ‘freedom of expression’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
| La cour donne raison au maire de Chambly l’opposant à une ancienne conseillère municipale **À l’époque conseillère municipale à Chambly, Francine Guay a été condamnée par la Cour municipale à Chambly pour son comportement lors d’une séance du conseil municipal en avril 2017, à Chambly.** La bataille de l’ex-conseillère Francine Guay contre le maire Denis Lavoie a connu un premier épisode lors de la décision de la Cour municipale à Chambly le 17 octobre (rendue publique la semaine dernière). Le tribunal municipal n’a pas retenu les arguments de l’ex-conseillère et a confirmé la contravention de 100 $ que lui avait infligée le maire de… Apparaît sur: journaldechambly.com, Mots-clés: [‘droit de parole’, ‘intimidation’, ‘propos injurieux’] Recensé le 22 septembre |
Région: CANADA SANS QUÉBEC Canadian celebrities show their support for Jimmy Kimmel Canadian celebrities are taking to social media to throw their support behind American talk show host Jimmy Kimmel, after his show was pulled for controversial remarks he made about Charlie Kirk’s assassination. Kimmel, who’s hosted “Jimmy Kimmel Live” since 2003, had his show indefinitely pre-empted after his Monday monologue included a reference to the Make America Great Again (MAGA) movement, in light of the assassination. “We hit some new lows over the weekend, with the MAGA gang desperately trying to characterize this kid who murdered Charlie Kirk as anything other… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘censorship’, ‘controversial remark’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘misinformation’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
EDITORIAL: When governments attack free speech Those who believe in free speech only for those they agree with do not believe in free speech. Article content When a government uses its powers to censor those who disagree with it, it does not believe in free speech. Article content U.S. President Donald Trump is using the power of his office — and the U.S. Federal Communications Commission — to pressure U.S. media companies to indefinitely suspend ABC’s _Jimmy Kimmel Live!_ late-night talk show — part of his campaign to get rid of all late-night talk show hosts… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘protesters’, ‘to censor’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
FIRST READING: Diversity mandates killing Canadian science, famed academic tells Commons committee Racial quotas now standard for Canadian academic hiring, grant funding First Reading is a Canadian politics newsletter curated by the National Post’s own Tristin Hopper. To get an early version sent directly to your inbox, sign up here. TOP STORY Diversity mandates as practiced by Canada are eroding basic science and discrediting the academic system, the renowned Harvard cognitive scientist Steven Pinker warned in recent testimony to a House of Commons research committee. “Allocating funding to scientists based… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of speech’, ‘incitement to hatred’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
In battles over free speech, comedians are often center stage NEW YORK (AP) — Bassem Youssef, the Egyptian satirist whose “Daily Show”-like program was canceled after the military seized the once pro-democracy government, watched the suspension of Jimmy Kimmel with an immediate sense of familiarity. “My Fellow American Citizens,” Youssef wrote on X. “Welcome to my world.” Youssef’s show skewering public figures led to a criminal investigation in 2013 after complaints that he had insulted then-President Mohammed Morsi… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, Mots-clés: [‘censorship’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
Marchers gather in worldwide protest of financial institutions ‘profiting off the climate crisis’ On the eve of New York Climate Week, activists and members of the public gathered in the city to protest the financial institutions that they claim are « profiting » off the climate crisis and wars. (Sept. 20, 2025) Aron Ranen / AP Video The Star flag wire: true flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: publications/toronto_star cms.site.custom.site_domain : thespec.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/hamilton_spectator bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By Melina Walling The Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Thousands of activists marched down Park Avenue and turned down Billionaires’ Row toward Trump Tower in… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, therecord.com, thestar.com, cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘picket line’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Pentagon steps up media restrictions, now requiring approval before reporting even unclassified info The Pentagon says it will require credentialed journalists at the military headquarters to sign a pledge to refrain from reporting information that has not been authorized for release _ including unclassified information. Journalists who don’t abide by the policy risk losing credentials that provide access to the Pentagon, under a 17-page memo distributed Friday that steps up media restrictions imposed by the administration of President Donald Trump. “Information must be approved for public release by an appropriate… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘censorship’, ‘freedom of press’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Philippine police arrest 17 for hurling rocks as thousands peacefully protest corruption MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine police arrested 17 people — many dressed in black and wearing face masks — who set fire to the tires of a barricade truck and threw rocks at riot police securing a bridge and nearby roads leading to the presidential palace in Manila on Sunday. Updated A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the month Unfortunately you’ve used all of your gifts this month. Your counter will reset on… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘peaceful protest’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Sen. Ted Cruz compares FCC’s threats against broadcasters to mob tactics ‘right out of Goodfellas’ U.S. Senator Ted Cruz, the Republican who leads oversight of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), joined Democrats Friday in criticizing FCC Chair Brendan Carr’s recent threats against Disney and local broadcasters for airing _Jimmy Kimmel Live!_ The conservative senator from Texas, one of the most powerful Republicans in Congress, said Friday on an episode of his podcast _Verdict with Ted Cruz_ that Carr’s threat to fine broadcasters or pull their licences over the content of their shows was dangerous. « I got to say that’s right out of _Goodfellas_ , » Cruz… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
Supreme Court not hearing Green Party deputy leader’s appeal over Fairy Creek protests The Green Party’s deputy leader, and a prominent leader during the Fairy Creek old-growth logging protests in 2021, has lost a bid to appeal a prison sentence in the Supreme Court of Canada. Angela Davidson, also known as Rainbow Eyes, initially received 60 days of jail time, after being convicted of seven counts of criminal contempt last year in relation to the the Fairy Creek protests. Davidson, who hails from the Da’naxda’xw First Nation and is the deputy leader of the federal Green Party, subsequently saw that sentence reduced in… Apparaît sur: cbc.ca, cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘civil disobedience’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
The ‘fruits of October 7’: Jewish groups say Carney recognizing Palestinian state will worsen hostilities ‘It’s not in Canada’s international interests (to recognize Palestinian statehood), and it will help nobody. This won’t be good for the people of Gaza. There is no plan to remove Hamas.’ Jewish advocacy groups say that Canada recognizing a Palestinian state would embolden terrorist group Hamas and pose a threat to Canadian values. Prime Minister Mark Carney said late in July that he intended to recognize Palestinian statehood at the UN General Assembly in a… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘anti-semitic incident’, ‘harassment’, ‘provocative comment’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
Thousands protest in the Philippines over massive corruption scandal MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Thousands of protesters took to the streets in the Philippine capital on Sunday to express their outrage over a corruption scandal involving lawmakers, officials and businesspeople who allegedly pocketed huge kickbacks from flood-control projects in the poverty-stricken and storm-prone Southeast Asian country. Article content ### Recommended Videos Article content Police forces and troops were put on alert to prevent any outbreak of violence. Thousands of police officers were deployed to secure separate protests in a historic Manila park and near a democracy monument… Apparaît sur: winnipegsun.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Unions oppose McGill’s attempt to limit protest on campus Proposed injunction could limit their right to strike and have a chilling effect on union organizing, staff and faculty unions say. Staff and faculty unions at McGill University say a court order to limit protests on campus being sought by the university is too broad and open to arbitrary interpretation that risks violating their right to strike. The university is currently seeking an injunction to ban protests that block access to university buildings, make too much noise, or intimidate staff or… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of expression’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘protesters’, ‘right to strike’] Recensé le 20 septembre |
Venezuelan president’s YouTube account offline as tensions with US escalate Venezuelan president’s YouTube account offline as tensions with US escalate BOGOTA, Colombia (AP) — The YouTube account of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro was offline Saturday, with Venezuelan state-run channel Telesur claiming in a message on X that it was “eliminated” late the previous night without justification. YouTube’s parent company Google did not immediately respond to questions on the apparent termination of the Venezuelan president’s account. It comes amid rising tensions between Venezuela and the United States over the deployment of American warships and fighter jets in the southern Caribbean. Maduro’s… Apparaît sur: financialpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘hate speech’, ‘misinformation’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Plusieurs causes s’allient contre les politiques du gouvernement Carney à Ottawa Des centaines de manifestants ont dénoncé les politiques du gouvernement de Mark Carney lors d’une marche au centre-ville d’Ottawa samedi après-midi. Ils ont scandé des cris de ralliement pour les nombreuses causes représentées, qui allaient de la justice climatique aux droits des peuples autochtones en passant par le mouvement propalestinien. Ouvrir en mode plein écran Des manifestations « Fixons les limites » ont eu lieu partout au pays. Photo : Radio-Canada / Antoine Allain Des marches similaires ont été organisées ailleurs au pays, notamment à Toronto, à Vancouver et à… Apparaît sur: radio-canada.ca, Mots-clés: [‘activisme’, « liberté d’expression », ‘manifestants’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
‘There was chaos’: Milton, Ont., councillor files complaint with police over ‘illegal’ anti-Israel protest A ‘Globalize the Intifada’ rally took place in downtown Milton on the afternoon of September 6, organized by Liberate Palestine Forty-Eight A councillor in Milton, Ont., has filed a complaint with local law enforcement alleging that a recent anti-Israel street protest “was illegal” and represented a threat to public safety. The “Globalize the Intifada” rally took place in downtown Milton on the afternoon of Sept. 6 that was co-organized by Liberate Palestine Forty-Eight. Video clips of… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘hate speech’, ‘intimidation’, ‘protesters’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Charlie Kirk’s friends praise the slain conservative activist’s faith at memorial GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump and prominent members of his “Make America Great Again” movement were paying tribute Sunday to Charlie Kirk, praising the slain political conservative activist as a singular force whose work they must now advance. The memorial service for Kirk, whom Trump credits with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory, drew tens of thousands of mourners, including Vice President JD Vance, other senior administration officials and young conservatives shaped by the 31-year-old firebrand. Speakers highlighted Kirk’s profound faith and his strong belief… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, ctvnews.ca, cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘disparaging remark’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
Charlie Kirk’s memorial was a religious ceremony, state funeral and political rally in one It was the biggest mega church in America, maybe in American history. Part religious ceremony, part state funeral, part political rally, part revival meeting, part call to action, the memorial to slain Turning Point USA leader Charlie Kirk was a moment of a great awakening in American… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘trolling’] Recensé le 22 septembre |
From the ‘devil’s interval’ to ‘Louie Louie’: Crazy moments in music censorship We all know that music is a powerful and empowering thing. It affects our emotions, our psyches, our very souls — and that’s exactly the kind of thing that frightens certain people about music. They believe that music can be dangerous and needs to be carefully supervised, regulated and sometimes banned — all in the name of… well, something. Morality? Humanity? Some twisted political reason? Check, check and check. In many cases, the morality police choose to blame the messenger — the music or the musician — instead of looking… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘censorship’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 22 septembre |
Trump officials praise Charlie Kirk’s faith and his mark on the conservative movement GLENDALE, Ariz. (AP) — President Donald Trump praised Charlie Kirk as a “great American hero” and “martyr” for freedom as he and other prominent conservatives gathered Sunday evening to honor the slain conservative political activist whose work they say they must now advance. The memorial service for Kirk, whom Trump credits with playing a pivotal role in his 2024 election victory, drew tens of thousands of mourners, including Vice President JD Vance, other senior administration officials and young conservatives shaped by the 31-year-old firebrand. “He’s a martyr now for America’s… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘freedom of speech’] Recensé le 22 septembre |
Trump scolds Bondi, installs new U.S. attorney in Virginia to target political rivals President taps former White House aide and pageant finalist for role of U.S. attorney in Eastern Virginia after attorney general appointed a conservative lawyer President Donald Trump said he plans to nominate Lindsey Halligan — a White House aide spearheading the ideological review of the Smithsonian Institution — to be U.S. attorney in Eastern Virginia, replacing a prosecutor who was forced out for not bringing fraud charges against New York’s attorney general. Trump announced the move in… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘hate speech’, ‘provocative comment’] Recensé le 21 septembre |
‘Rules for thee, not for me’ in America First they came for the student activists and then they came for the migrants and now they come for the late-night TV talk hosts. Who’s next? Just a week after the brutal slaying of conservative podcaster Charlie Kirk sent the American right into a froth about Left America’s supposed unwillingness to tolerate different viewpoints, the Trump administration is working hard to make sure no one says anything remotely critical about Kirk or any of his other allies… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘freedom of expression’] Recensé le 22 septembre |
