Why The Secrecy on Bill C-10?: How the Liberals Abandoned Their Commitment to Consultation, and Transparency in Pushing Their Broadcast Reform Bill
I have not been shy about expressing my concerns with the Bill C-10, the Broadcasting Act reform bill. From a 20 part series examining the legislation to two podcasts to a debate with Janet Yale, I have actively engaged on policy concerns involving regulation that extends far beyond the “web giants”, the loss of Canadian sovereignty over broadcast ownership, the threat to Canadian intellectual property, and the uncertainty of leaving many questions to the CRTC to answer. Yet beyond the substance of the bill, in recent days an even more troubling issue has emerged as Canadian Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault, his Parliamentary Secretary Julie Dabrusin, and the Liberal government abandon longstanding commitments to full consultation, transparency, and parliamentary process.
Canadian Lawyer Magazine censors article critical of gender pronoun directive
On February 7, Canadian Lawyer Magazine unpublished a February 5 opinion article critical of a BC policy that directs lawyers to state their gender pronouns at the beginning of court proceedings.
The article, written by commercial lawyer Shahdin Farsai, argued that the practice constituted compelled speech and violated the privacy rights of individuals.
Public safety minister details China’s foreign interference efforts in letter to MPs
A letter sent to MPs by Public Safety Minister Bill Blair has described China’s extensive foreign interference program in Canada, saying Beijing was using a host of covert methods to silence dissent and steal commercial secrets and sensitive technology.
Hemingway: Troops Around Capitol And Show Trials Of Political Opposition Are Banana Republic Things
Federalist Senior Editor Mollie Hemingway appeared on Fox News Tuesday, noting the scary time we have entered in America if it is acceptable for an armed militia to guard Washington and also a former president, Donald Trump, to sit for an impeachment trial made for political theater.
Petition from leftist activists, celebrities calls on Congress to regulate “extremist rhetoric” on Big Tech platforms
Conservatives are not the only voices speaking out against Big Tech. A coalition of social justice activists and celebrities are backing a petition to hold Big Tech accountable for the “deluge of extremist rhetoric and hate merchandise,” on their platforms, which the activists are blaming for the possibility of future violence and a potential repeat of the Capitol attack of Jan. 6.
LEAKED: The Top 5 Skeletons in Kamala Harris’ Closet
Kamala Harris has been in politics for decades, which can be an advantage for most candidates. In this case, her record shows a lot about her character and her plans for taking office.
