The Liberals’ long-promised ban on “online harms” is expected in the coming weeks. Among other things, the bill will take aim at so-called “hate speech,” which past attempts at legislating suggest the Liberals will define at a lower threshold than what exists in criminal law at present. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said this morning that Justin Trudeau is a “woke authoritarian” cannot be trusted with online speech.
Also, a Prince Edward Island municipal councillor is facing removal from office over a sign he posted outside his home that said “Truth: Mass grave hoax. Reconciliation: Redeem Sir John A’s integrity.” Josh DeHaas of the Canadian Constitution Foundation joins to discuss the case of John Robertson.
Plus, the only area of healthcare where access seems to be expanding is assisted suicide, or MAID. Dr. Ramona Coelho joins to discuss.