The Dangers of Censorship: Bill C-11 and Free Speech

This chapter examines the potential risks of Bill C-11 in Canada, particularly its threat to free speech and access to diverse information. By comparing its provisions to historical censorship, the discussion warns against the government and tech companies' growing influence over the flow of information.

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Rex Murphy is a Canadian commentator and author, primarily on Canadian political and social matters. He was the regular host of CBC Radio One's Cross Country Checkup, a nation wide call-in show, for 21 years, before stepping down in September of 2015. He currently writes for The National Post, where his articles are published weekly.

In this episode, Rex Murphy and I discuss the strange times in current Canadian politics, the perpetual scandals of Justin Trudeau, media censorship and the appalling Bill C-11, fascism on the Left, Zoom parliament, and much more. Thanks for watching.

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[0:00] Intro

[3:24] Trudeau's Irresponsible Roe v. Wade Comments

[9:21] Strange Political Times in Canada

[10:33] Zoom Parliament

[14:19] Talking Across the Aisle In Person

[16:50] Fascism on the Left

[22:41] Bill C-11: "The Online Streaming Act"

[35:35] Trudeau's Perpetual Scandals

[42:50] Interference with the RCMP

[46:04] Trudeau's Overweening Narcissism

[50:20] An Appetite on Display