"An important ruling was handed down recently by Ontario Superior Court Judge Shaun Nakatsuru that is sure to have a major impact on hatemongers," writes Bernie Farber, Chair of the Canadian Anti-Hate Network in a piece for the Canadian Jewish News.
"Until this ruling came down, it was unclear if defamation suits could be brought against people who spew racist rants that target an individual, at least in Ontario.
Thanks to one brave Canadian Muslim, Mohamad Fakih, so-called “free-speech” advocates no longer have free reign to spew hateful abuse and then invoke Ontario’s anti-SLAPP (strategic lawsuit against public participation) legislation, as a shield for their racist histrionics."
Read more: http://www.cjnews.com/perspectives/opinions/farber-a-win-in-the-fight-against-defamatory-hate-speech
Romana Didulo, a QAnon adherent who commands the attention of over 70,000 followers is now calling for armed believers on both sides of the border to cross over and begin “duck hunting season.”
As a civil case continues to take place attempting to hold the organizers of the deadly Unite the Right Rally in Charlottesville, Virginia accountable, we take a closer look at the Canadians who crossed the border to take part and those who cheered them on from home.
En route to an announcement for a child care program with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney, Justin Trudeau’s vehicles were tailed by two individuals - including known white nationalist, Ryan Dean.
Our work is made possible in part thanks to a grant from the Anti-Racism Action Program.
Notre travail est rendu possible grâce à une subvention du Programme d’action et de lutte contre le racisme.
