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The Highwire with Del Bigtree
CANADA THREATENS LIFE SENTENCES FOR “HATRED”
Mar 17, 2024
Exploring Canada's new bill C-63, imposing life sentences for 'hatred'; analyzing the impact on freedom of expression and dissent. Critiquing government crackdowns on opposing narratives and the influence of global symposiums on restricting freedom of speech.
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- Canada's proposed bill C-63 threatens freedom of expression by criminalizing 'fear of hate propaganda,' potentially leading to life sentences.
- Ireland's hate speech regulations could impose one-year prison sentences, shifting burden of proof onto accused and allowing invasive searches.
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Canadian Online Harms Bill
In Canada, the proposed online harms bill would compel social media platforms to swiftly remove harmful content. The bill aims to establish a digital safety commission and define emotions like 'hatred' as a punishable offense, potentially leading to life imprisonment for acts motivated by hate. The bill also includes pre-crime provisions, allowing cases to be initiated based on fears of future hate offenses.
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