Canada
Canadian Political Candidate Roland Michaud Dropped by His Party Over Transgender Bathroom Meme
The meme was posted almost two years ago but still garnered online complaints.
Facebook Censors Hydroxychloroquine Praise, Even in Countries Where It’s an Official Treatment
Facebook’s censorship isn’t relevant in every country.
Facebook Gives $500,000 to Ontario University Project That Says Coronavirus Will Drive Online Hate
The money is meant to help create a knowledge hub on “hate and violent extremism.”
Amazon Bans Bestselling Book “China Virus”
Amazon says it only supports information from “official sources.”
MembersHow the Term “Hate Speech” Has Become a Mainline Internet Censorship Tool
? The term was barely used before 1987 but is now used by governments and Big Tech platforms to dictate what people are allowed to say online.
YouTube Censors Video Covering Syringe Recalls of Company Set to Supply Canada for Mass Vaccinations
The story has been covered by mainstream news outlets but for independents on YouTube it’s a violation of community guidelines.
Canadian Subreddit R/CanadianMOM Blocked by Reddit in Canada After “Legal Request”
Reddit continues to embrace censorship.
Coronavirus Map Is an Online Map That Helps Users Track the Outbreak Globally
The map is a useful way to stay up-to-date.
Canadian Government Proposes That News Media Outlets Need a License
The proposals could also include a Canadian government body mandating what “sources of accurate, trusted, and reliable sources of news” are.
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Raises the Alarm on Social Face Recognition Tech, Calls It “Real Black Mirror Stuff”
AOC says it’s time to put more scrutiny on face recognition tech.
“Digital Blackface” – Author Says People Shouldn’t Use Reaction GIFS of Black People if They’re Not Black
The internet is getting more absurd than ever as we head into 2020.
Native Inuit Communities Say Facebook Policy Changes on Animal Products Are Killing Business
“Facebook is blocking people who are trying to sell their products when they’re trying to put food on the table.”