Runnymede Radio Milousis: Limiting Harm vs Freedom of Expression
May 26, 2025
Lia Milousis, a lawyer with the Acacia Group and leader of the Ottawa lawyers' chapter, dives into crucial topics around freedom of expression and its limitations. She examines whether administrative bodies can restrict speech based on predicted harm, discussing cases involving student expulsions and rejected political ads. Milousis highlights the delicate balance between personal beliefs, academic integrity, and community welfare, while advocating for open dialogue and the representation of diverse viewpoints in legal contexts.
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Preemptive Censorship Threatens Democracy
- The city's preemptive censorship of a political ad raises major Section 2B freedom of expression issues. - Government should not shield citizens from views they find offensive in democratic dialogue.
Professionalism vs Religious Beliefs
- The university's professionalism standard effectively requires students to renounce core religious beliefs to graduate. - This conflicts with freedom of conscience under Section 2A, intertwining with expression rights.
Importance of Clear Statutory Objectives
- Balancing Charter rights depends heavily on the statutory objective's specificity and importance. - Vague goals like 'safe and welcoming' complicate reasonable limitations under the Doré framework.