 Observatoire de la liberté d’expression Revue de presse du lundi 8 septembre |
| Région: QUÉBEC 400 arrestations lors d’une manifestation en soutien à Palestine Action, à Londres 400 arrestations lors d’une manifestation en soutien à Palestine Action, à Londres La police britannique s’est heurtée samedi à des manifestants devant le Parlement, à Londres, et a arrêté plus de 400 personnes qui s’étaient rassemblées pour défier l’interdiction du groupe Palestine Action, considéré comme une organisation terroriste par le gouvernement. Defend Our Juries, l’organisation organisatrice de la manifestation, a affirmé que 1500 personnes avaient pris part au rassemblement, assises et brandissant des pancartes sur lesquelles on pouvait lire : « Je m’oppose au génocide, je soutiens Palestine Action »…. Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, Mots-clés: [« liberté d’expression », ‘manifestants’, ‘militant’] |
| Sainte-Thérèse : Une campagne électorale qui s’annonce hostile Tout porte à croire que la campagne électorale ne se déroulera pas sans heurts à Sainte-Thérèse. L’actuel maire de l’endroit et chef du Parti Citoyen, Christian Charron, dénonce l’attitude de son rival et chef du Parti Thérésien, Luc Vézina, qui a tenu des propos jugés déplacés envers deux de ses candidates de l’équipe lors de la séance de travail du conseil municipal s’étant tenue le 25 août dernier. En entrevue avec le Nord Info, le maire Charron s’est longuement attardé sur son adversaire Luc Vézina, dont il juge le comportement… Apparaît sur: nordinfo.com, Mots-clés: [‘insultes’, ‘intimidation’] |
| Tour d’Espagne: l’équipe cycliste d’un milliardaire québécois n’aura plus «Israël» sur son chandail **L’équipe cycliste Israel-Premier Tech, dont fait partie le Québécois Hugo Houle et dont les coureurs sont visés depuis plusieurs jours par des manifestations propalestiniennes d’une ampleur inédite sur le Tour d’Espagne, a décidé samedi de changer de maillot en retirant toute mention du pays.** **• À lire aussi:** **EN IMAGES | Un militant propalestinien perturbe l’arrivée au Tour de France et se fait pousser par la sécurité** «Dans le but de privilégier la sécurité de nos coureurs et de l’ensemble du peloton, compte tenu du caractère dangereux de certaines manifestations… Apparaît sur: tvanouvelles.ca, tvasports.ca, Mots-clés: [‘intimidation’, ‘militant’] |
| Air Canada flight attendants overwhelmingly reject tentative agreement Air Canada flight attendants man the picket line at Montreal-Trudeau International Airport after being locked out and 12 hours later ordered back to work, in Montreal, on Saturday, August 16, 2025. Allen McInnis Montreal Gazette Air Canada flight attendants have overwhelmingly voted down the tentative agreement that followed the days-long labour dispute this August. The near-unanimous result saw 99.1 per cent of members vote against the deal, with 0.9 per cent voting in favour. Air Canada flights across the country came to a standstill late August after a strike and… Apparaît sur: montrealgazette.com, Mots-clés: [‘lockout’, ‘on strike’, ‘picket line’] |
McGill’s Prof.Roberts deserves to be arrested McGill University political science professor and self-proclaimed Marxist William Clare Roberts tweeted last week that “nothing short of full economic and military support for Hamas and Hezbollah is appropriate.” That is what he wants Canada to do. Materially support organizations that are listed as terrorists by Canada. Roberts comments have stirred concern and consternation. Too often accompanied by the phrases “what should be done about it” and “what do we do.” The answer to both is simple and rooted in Canadian law. All we have to do is have the… Apparaît sur: thesuburban.com, Mots-clés: [‘academic freedom’, ‘incitement to hatred’, ‘incitement to violence’] |
| Senate Passes Motion Requiring Labor to Produce Mis- and Disinformation Documents Former Labor Senator Fatima Payman, now an independent for Western Australia, speaks to the media during a press conference at Parliament House in Canberra, Australia on July 4, 2024. AAP Image/Lukas Coch Independent Senator Fatima Payman has successfully moved a Senate motion requiring the government to release any plans for future misinformation and disinformation legislation. In November 2024, the Labor government withdrew the Communications Legislation Amendment (Combatting Misinformation and Disinformation) Bill 2024 after it failed to garner enough support…. Apparaît sur: theepochtimes.com, Mots-clés: [‘disinformation’, ‘misinformation’] |
«Ce n’est pas drôle»: Mark Zuckerberg attaque en justice Mark Zuckerberg **Un avocat américain de l’Indiana spécialisé dans les faillites porte plainte contre le patron de Meta, son homonyme, en raison du blocage de sa page Facebook pour «usurpation d’identité».** «Ce n’est pas drôle. Pas quand ils prennent mon argent. Ça m’a vraiment mis en rogne», a pesté Marc Zuckerberg au micro de la chaîne locale 13WTHR, a rapporté vendredi le site spécialisé TechCrunch. La juriste a vu sa page Facebook professionnelle désactivée à cinq reprises en huit ans, parce que les systèmes de modération de Meta le soupçonnent d’utiliser l’identité… Apparaît sur: journaldequebec.com, tvanouvelles.ca, Mots-clés: [‘harcèlement en ligne’, ‘menaces de mort’] |
Harcèlement lesbophobe : une directrice d’école se suicide en France après des alertes **En arrêt de travail depuis un an après avoir subi un harcèlement lesbophobe accompagné de menaces de mort, Caroline Grandjean-Paccoud, professeure et directrice d’école dans le Cantal, s’est donné la mort à la rentrée scolaire.** Le 1er septembre, Caroline Grandjean-Paccoud, directrice et enseignante de l’école de Moussages (Cantal, Auvergne), s’est suicidée. Âgée de 42 ans, elle était en arrêt de travail depuis l’année précédente, éprouvée par un harcèlement lesbophobe répété. Les menaces de mort qu’elle avait reçues l’avaient conduite à alerter l’académie de Clermont-Ferrand et à refuser d’organiser la rentrée… Apparaît sur: fugues.com, Mots-clés: [‘harcèlement’, ‘menaces de mort’] |
| La France en crise… encore La France va connaître une nouvelle crise politique majeure dans les prochaines heures, et Yaël Braun-Pivet sera dans une position privilégiée pour l’observer, du haut de son perchoir de présidente de l’Assemblée nationale française. C’est donc elle qui va diriger les débats et le vote de confiance de lundi dans l’hémicycle, procédure parlementaire qui va fort probablement entraîner la démission du premier ministre. La majorité des groupes politiques ont fait savoir qu’ils ne soutiendraient pas François Bayrou et feraient tomber son gouvernement sur la question de la dette nationale et… Apparaît sur: ledevoir.com, Mots-clés: [‘désinformation’, ‘injures’, ‘insulte antisémite’, ‘insultes’, « liberté d’expression », ‘propos non parlementaires’] |
Le système de plaintes éteint des fonctionnaires fédéraux Matelot à la Garde côtière canadienne, il a porté plainte pour harcèlement psychologique en 2014. Six ans plus tard, il espérait toujours une audience devant la Commission des relations de travail et de l’emploi dans le secteur public fédéral. Il est mort en 2020, à 54 ans, sans jamais avoir été entendu. Marco Bernier a été photographié avec un de ses petits-enfants, quelques mois avant son décès. (Courtoisie) Dans les mois précédant son décès, Marco Bernier multipliait les arrêts de travail, sa santé se dégradait, il souffrait d’anxiété généralisée et… Apparaît sur: latribune.ca, Mots-clés: [‘briseurs de grève’, ‘harcèlement’, ‘harcèlement psychologique’] |
«Spinoza, l’homme qui a tué Dieu»: une belle leçon **«Dieu» est mort depuis belle lurette, mais ses représentants autoproclamés prolifèrent et sévissent encore. Cet été, j’ai pris un immense plaisir à revisiter la pensée de l’un de mes philosophes préférés à travers le roman biographique et philosophique de l’auteur portugais José Rodrigues Dos Santos:** ** _Spinoza, l’homme qui a tué Dieu_** **. Une fresque captivante, érudite et palpitante.** Il serait utile de (re)lire ce roman en ces temps supposément modernes où se commettent encore trop de crimes au nom de Dieu. Spinoza, qui a vécu aux Pays- Bas, figure… Apparaît sur: journaldemontreal.com, Mots-clés: [‘censure’, ‘désinformation’, ‘liberté de pensée’] |
Région: CANADA SANS QUÉBEC Air Canada flight attendants massively reject wage offer, union says 99.1 per cent of flight attendants have rejected the airline’s wage offer Air Canada flight attendants have massively rejected the employer’s wage offer following a vote on a new contract that ended Saturday. Flight attendants at Air Canada wrapped up voting at 3 p.m. ET on the tentative new contract, with 99.1 per cent voting down the airline’s wage offer. The airline says the wage portion will now be referred to mediation as previously agreed to by both sides. “Air… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, torontosun.com, timescolonist.com, timescolonist.com, winnipegsun.com, cp24.com, torontosun.com, nationalpost.com, therecord.com, vancouversun.com, theprovince.com, theprovince.com, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, globalnews.ca, thespec.com, thestar.com, therecord.com, financialpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘lockout’, ‘provocative comment’] |
Alberta parents brace for potential teacher strike amid confusion over school policy 13h ago Alberta parents brace for potential teacher strike amid confusion over school policy The Canadian Press EDMONTON – Alberta parents are bracing for a potential teacher strike or lockout as shifting provincial policies on books and sports also add confusion and chaos to the school year. Last week, contract talks between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government broke down. As of Friday afternoon, the two sides remained at an impasse. The union has been granted a strike mandate by 51,000 rank-and-file members, and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining… Apparaît sur: tsn.ca, timescolonist.com, timescolonist.com, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, edmontonjournal.com, thestar.com, edmontonsun.com, edmontonjournal.com, cbc.ca, cbc.ca, cbc.ca, Mots-clés: [‘banned books’, ‘lockout’, ‘on strike’] |
André Pratte: Quebec prayer ban would render freedom of religion meaningless André Pratte: Quebec prayer ban would render freedom of religion meaningless If demonstrators block traffic, or harass others, police already have the tools to deal with it The government of Quebec announced last week that it would soon introduce legislation to ban prayers in public spaces. “The proliferation of prayers in the street is a serious and sensitive issue in Quebec,” said Jean-François Roberge, the minister responsible for secularism. The announcement comes a few weeks after a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators held a public prayer in front of Montreal’s most… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘freedom of religion’, ‘intimidation’] |
Comments are closed to prevent abuse and misinformation, not censor opinion It’s been about a month since The Globe and Mail closed comments on all articles about the Middle East. The decision, which has drawn a mix of responses from readers, was not made lightly. It was the next logical step in a series of measures The Globe and its comment moderators have implemented over the past 21 months to prevent – or at least significantly reduce – posts spreading misinformation or expressing rampant abuse of other commenters, as well as Globe and Mail journalists. Taking Care, a 2022 report on… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, Mots-clés: [‘crude language’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘hateful comment’, ‘misinformation’] |
Courses at Cape Breton Medical Campus disrupted by Dalhousie lock-out Courses at Cape Breton Medical Campus disrupted by Dalhousie lock-out Students at Cape Breton Medical Campus are being impacted by the labour disruption with Dalhousie University faculty. Locked out by the university after a standstill in contract negotiations, Dalhousie Faculty Association (DAF) members can’t teach. These include professors teaching the fundamental science courses students take in their first year of Dalhousie Medical School in Halifax, St. John (N.B.) or Sydney at the new Cape Breton Medical Campus. At Cape Breton University (CBU). “It’s probably one of the most important things… Apparaît sur: saltwire.com, saltwire.com, Mots-clés: [‘lockout’, ‘on strike’] |
Etobicoke residents rally against 5G cell tower that Health Canada says will pose no threat About 100 Etobicoke residents rallied Saturday against a 25-metre cell tower being built in a plaza parking lot at Renforth Drive and Rathburn Road. David Rider/Toronto Star The Star flag wire: false flag sponsored: false article_type: pubinfo.section: cms.site.custom.site_domain : thespec.com sWebsitePrimaryPublication : publications/hamilton_spectator bHasMigratedAvatar : false firstAuthor.avatar : By David Rider The Star Construction is underway on a 5G cell tower in Etobicoke despite concerns from residents and politicians about potential health hazards from electromagnetic fields — fears spread on social media that Health Canada says are unfounded. About 100… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, thestar.com, therecord.com, Mots-clés: [‘disinformation’, ‘misinformation’] |
Health officials declare ‘Queen of Canada’s’ compound a threat to public safety RICHMOUND — Provincial officials in Saskatchewan say parts of a former school that was serving as a compound for the self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” and her followers have been declared unfit for human habitation, and the residents have been ordered out. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says in an email that occupancy of the building in Richmound is prohibited under Section 22 of the Public Health Act, on the basis that the premises is a multi-person residence and is not connected to the municipal sewer system. Article content ### Recommended Videos… Apparaît sur: winnipegsun.com, thespec.com, thestar.com, therecord.com, Mots-clés: [‘harassment’, ‘intimidation’] |
Iran paves over mass grave of 1979 revolution victims DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — A desert-like patch of sand and scrawny trees in the largest cemetery in Iran’s capital has been the final resting place for decades for some of the thousands killed in the mass executions that followed Iran’s 1979 Islamic Revolution. Now, Lot 41 at the sprawling Behesht-e Zahra cemetery in Tehran is becoming a parking lot, with their remains likely beneath asphalt. Images from Planet Labs PBC show the parking lot being laid over the site, where opponents of Iran’s nascent theocracy and others were rapidly… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘demonstrators’, ‘protesters’] |
Leslie Roberts: Concordia’s rabidly anti-Israel student union must be dissolved New student handbook shows CSU cares more about political extremism than in representing students It’s time to disband the Concordia Student Union. This year’s CSU student handbook doesn’t look like a guide to academic life. It looks like a political manifesto. Plastered with slogans such as “Stop Genocide” and “Free Palestine,” it positions Concordia not as a university for all students, but as a staging ground for militant activism. For Jewish students, the message is unmistakable: their presence and perspectives… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘intimidation’, ‘on strike’] |
Michael Murphy: Britain now exists to protect gender dogmas against all else Graham Linehan’s arrest over posts criticizing trans activist only the latest example of the U.K.’s slide into authoritarianism Dystopian fiction often brushes over the most chilling part of the road to madness, which is the road itself. Authors hint at some great calamity or war that sets things in motion, and describe in vivid detail the hulking bureaucracies that grind all courage or curiosity from human beings. But rarely do they place readers in the pot with the… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘offensive post on’] |
Police arrest more than 400 at London protest supporting banned group Palestine Action LONDON (AP) — British police scuffled with protesters outside Parliament on Saturday as they arrested more than 400 demonstrators who gathered to defy a ban on the group Palestine Action, which has been deemed a terrorist organization by the government. Defend Our Juries, the campaign group organizing the protest, said 1,500 people took part in the London demonstration, sitting down and holding signs reading… Apparaît sur: citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, citynews.ca, thespec.com, cp24.com, torontosun.com, ctvnews.ca, therecord.com, torontosun.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘demonstrators’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘protesters’] |
Protest against film about Israeli general breaks out on TIFF’s Festival Street TORONTO – Protesters had a brief standoff with police on Toronto International Film Festival’s main strip on Saturday as they demonstrated against the screening of a film centred on a retired Israeli general. A group of activists wearing keffiyehs and waving Palestinian flags gathered around the TIFF sign at King Street and University Avenue, placing small rolled-up blankets smeared with fake blood — staged to resemble dead infants — at its base… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, thestar.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘demonstrators’, ‘protesters’] |
Reform UK is on the rise. Leader Nigel Farage hopes the Trump playbook can propel him to power LONDON (AP) — The political pitch sounded familiar: The country is in crisis. The government must slash immigration, crack down on crime, ditch green energy targets and reopen factories to “make Britain great again.” The words of Nigel Farage to his Reform UK party’s two-day annual convention that ended Saturday echoed themes that propelled U.S. President Donald Trump back to the White House… Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of speech’, ‘misinformation’] |
Sask. officials declare compound a health threat RICHMOUND – Provincial officials in Saskatchewan say parts of a former school that was serving as a compound for the self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” and her followers have been declared unfit for human habitation, and the residents have been ordered out. The Saskatchewan Health Authority says in an email that occupancy of the building in Richmound is prohibited under Section 22 of the Public Health Act, on the basis that the premises is a multi-person residence and is not connected to the municipal sewer system. The email says an order… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘harassment’, ‘intimidation’] |
Secret audios, dramatic leaks, spying claims BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Argentines are so used to the corruption in their political system that even Peronists — supporters of the populist movement that dominated Argentina’s politics for decades — employ a fatalistic maxim to describe their politicians: “Roban, pero hacen,” or, “They steal, but they get it done.” But for the past two weeks, Argentines have been riveted by a ballooning graft scandal drawing in close associates of libertarian President Javier Milei, the wild-haired economist who won Argentina’s 2023 election in part by campaigning as an outsider… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, winnipegsun.com, citynews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of press’, ‘protesters’] |
Serbian police fire tear gas at protesters demanding free elections and justice Baton-wielding riot police in a northern Serbia town on Friday fired tear gas and charged at thousands of peaceful protesters who were demanding free elections and justice after months of demonstrations against the autocratic rule of President Aleksandar Vucic.The protest led by university students came more than 10 months after a concrete canopy collapsed at a train station in the town of Novi Sad, killing 16 people. The disaster ignited a wave of public outrage over alleged state corruption and negligence, which demonstrators… Apparaît sur: theglobeandmail.com, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘peaceful protest’, ‘protesters’] |
Silent Protest at Burlington Centre Urges Indigo Boycott Canada Silent Protest at Burlington Centre Urges Indigo Boycott Shoppers at Burlington Centre witnessed a silent and unusual demonstration on Sept. 6, 2025, as a group of individuals walked through the mall in protest against Indigo Books. Moving in a straight line to the steady beat of a single drum, the group wore masks or head coverings, refrained from speaking, and carried signs with statements and QR codes linking onlookers to more information about their cause. Sept. 6, 2025 A gifted article has been claimed. Out of gifts for the… Apparaît sur: thespec.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘boycott’] |
The Enhanced Games’ juiced plan to smash the Olympics and raise super-athletes “We are the vanguard of Superhumanity!” the rebel exclaims from the stage. It is an audacious brag — a stomp on the grave of purity, hypocrisy and Darwin. “In 50 years,” he prophesies, “we will look back and realize that biology was never the ceiling!” Article content In response, the be-knighted Olympic champion in the 1,500-metre run — and current president of World Athletics — clutches his antique ideals to his bosom and offers a tender bon mot: Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘boycott’, ‘insults’, ‘trolling’] |
Three reviews underway after province refuses to release early Alberta Next survey results Alberta’s information and privacy commissioner has opened reviews into the province’s responses to three access to information requests by Postmedia, where it refused to provide early results of the Alberta Next online survey. Advertisement 2 This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. * Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. * Get exclusive access to the Edmonton Sun ePaper, an electronic replica… Apparaît sur: edmontonsun.com, edmontonjournal.com, edmontonjournal.com, calgarysun.com, Mots-clés: [‘access to information’, ‘access to information law’, ‘freedom of information’] |
Tumultuous start to Alberta school year with possible teachers strike, confusion over school policies Alberta parents are bracing for a potential teacher strike or lockout as shifting provincial policies on books and sports also add confusion and chaos to the school year. Last week, contract talks between the Alberta Teachers’ Association and the provincial government broke down. As of Friday afternoon, the two sides remained at an impasse. The union has been granted a strike mandate by 51,000 rank-and-file members, and the Teachers’ Employer Bargaining Association has authorization for school boards to lock teachers out. Meagan Parisian, vice-president of the Alberta School Councils’ Association,… Apparaît sur: globalnews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘banned books’, ‘lockout’, ‘on strike’] |
Who is the ‘Queen of Canada’? Who is the ‘Queen of Canada’? How one group turned an abandoned school, in a small village of 200 people, into a centre of controversy. That all was put to a halt — at least temporarily — on Wednesday when the self-proclaimed “Queen of Canada” and 15 others were arrested during an RCMP raid in the village of 200 residents. Here’s what you need to know about who she is, how she gained popularity and the RCMP raid … WHO IS SHE? Romana Didulo is a Filipino-Canadian conspiracy theorist who… Apparaît sur: leaderpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘harassment’, ‘intimidation’] |
A decades-long peace vigil outside the White House is dismantled after Trump’s order WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement officials on Sunday removed a peace vigil that had stood outside the White House for more than four decades after President Donald Trump ordered it to be taken down as part of the clearing of homeless encampments in the nation’s capital. Philipos Melaku-Bello, a volunteer who has manned the vigil for years, told The Associated Press that the Park Police removed it early Sunday morning. He said officials justified the removal by mislabeling the memorial as a shelter. Apparaît sur: winnipegfreepress.com, winnipegsun.com, thespec.com, therecord.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘misinformation’, ‘protesters’] |
André Pratte: Quebec prayer ban would render freedom of religion meaningless If demonstrators block traffic, or harass others, police already have the tools to deal with it The government of Quebec announced last week that it would soon introduce legislation to ban prayers in public spaces. “The proliferation of prayers in the street is a serious and sensitive issue in Quebec,” said Jean-François Roberge, the minister responsible for secularism. The announcement comes a few weeks after a group of pro-Palestinian demonstrators held a public prayer in front of Montreal’s most… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘demonstrators’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘freedom of religion’, ‘intimidation’] |
EDITORIAL: When students are silenced by the left A recent poll conducted by Leger for the Fraser Institute raises questions about academic freedom and just what young people are being taught in our universities. Article content A significant number of students — both those who identified as right-leaning and those who said they were left-leaning — said they feared the consequences, including lower grades, of expressing an opinion that ran counter to what was considered “safe” on certain controversial topics. Article content The poll showed 37% of those who said they leaned right and even 30% of those… Apparaît sur: torontosun.com, torontosun.com, Mots-clés: [‘academic freedom’, ‘censorship’] |
He dressed in drag for a tiki party, and found a new confidence, community — and cheekbones My eyes looked bigger and somehow more expressive, my cheeks rosier, my lips rich and full — and I had cheekbones. I’d already named her Irma Girdle, picked a wig, and practiced walking in heels, but nothing prepared me for the moment I saw her — really saw her — staring back at me in the motel room mirror in upstate New York. Despite being just a reflection, I felt transformed. Irma wasn’t just a costume — she was me … but a different me. By the end of the… Apparaît sur: thestar.com, thespec.com, therecord.com, therecord.com, Mots-clés: [‘expletives’, ‘hate mail’, ‘insults’] |
Lone actors were biggest threat to June’s G7 summit security Authorities believed the security measures around the summit were enough to ward off most threats, but warned lone actors could strike areas near the controlled access zone The sizable security around the G7 summit in Alberta last June was enough to dissuade extremists from launching an attack on the gathering, according to a threat assessment, though lone actors were considered more likely to target nearby areas. The threat assessment, which is partly redacted and marked as “confidential” and… Apparaît sur: edmontonjournal.com, calgaryherald.com, edmontonsun.com, edmontonjournal.com, Mots-clés: [‘access to information’, ‘access to information law’, ‘disinformation’, ‘protesters’] |
Mohamad Fakih doubles down on Israel comments following calls to strip him of Order of Canada Lebanese-Canadian entrepreneur Mohamad Fakih is doubling down on a social media post he shared in which he stated that anyone who continues to support Israel and its actions does not uphold human or Canadian values. The August 25 post has resulted in a petition to strip him of his Order of Canada. “I’m going to scream it from the rooftop. If you support the killing of children,… Apparaît sur: citynews.ca, Mots-clés: [‘death threats’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘hate speech’, ‘intimidation’] |
Palestine Action: U.K. police arrest almost 900 at protest LONDON — British police said Sunday that they arrested almost 900 people demonstrating in London against a ban on the group Palestine Action, which has been deemed a terrorist organization by the government. Almost 1,600 people have now been detained, many for silently holding signs supporting the group, since it was outlawed two months ago. Protesters say the ban on Palestine Action is an unwarranted curb on free speech and the right to protest. The Metropolitan Police force said 890 people were arrested at Saturday’s demonstration, the vast majority, 857,… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘demonstrators’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘protesters’, ‘right to protest’] |
TIFF news: Film about Israeli general sparks protests TORONTO — Protesters had a brief standoff with police on Toronto International Film Festival’s main strip on Saturday as they demonstrated against the screening of a film centred on a retired Israeli general. A group of activists wearing keffiyehs and waving Palestinian flags gathered around the TIFF sign at King Street and University Avenue, placing small rolled-up blankets smeared with fake blood — staged to resemble dead infants — at its base. The protest broke out just as ticketholders were beginning to enter the nearby Roy Thompson Hall for the… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘demonstrators’, ‘protesters’] |
Trump: White House dismantles decades-long peace vigil WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officials on Sunday removed a peace vigil that had stood outside the White House for more than four decades after U.S. President Donald Trump ordered it to be taken down as part of the clearing of homeless encampments in the nation’s capital. Philipos Melaku-Bello, a volunteer who has manned the vigil for years, told The Associated Press that the Park Police removed it early Sunday morning. He said officials justified the removal by mislabeling the memorial as a shelter. “The difference between an encampment and a… Apparaît sur: cp24.com, Mots-clés: [‘activism’, ‘freedom of expression’, ‘freedom of speech’, ‘misinformation’, ‘protesters’] |
Close to 900 hundred arrested at London protest in support of proscribed terrorist group Organizers of the rallies could be sentenced to up to 14 years if found guilty A total of 890 people were arrested in London during a protest this weekend in support of the banned group Palestine Action, the capital’s Metropolitan Police said Sunday. The force said 857 people had been arrested under anti-terror laws for supporting a proscribed group during Saturday’s demonstration, with an additional 33 arrested for other offences including assaults on police officers. “We… Apparaît sur: nationalpost.com, Mots-clés: [‘freedom of speech’, ‘peaceful protest’, ‘provocative comment’] |
